Bern Politicians Demand Local Veto on New Asylum Centers
A coalition of politicians in Bern's cantonal parliament is demanding that municipalities get the power to approve or reject new asylum centers.
#Canton of Bern#Asylum Policy#Swiss Politics
#Local Governance
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Bern Faces Costs from Unsanctioned Protests
Bern is addressing the financial burden of unsanctioned demonstrations, with a recent pro-Palestine protest on October 11, 2025, highlighting the issue. The canton's strict rules for cost recovery dif
#Bern#Protest#Security Costs
Bern Considers Ending Jail Time for Unpaid Transit Fines
Bern's city parliament approved a motion to stop jailing impoverished people for unpaid transit fines, aiming to ease prison overcrowding and decriminalize poverty-related fare evasion. However, offic
#Bern#Public Transport#Poverty
Bern City Police Funding Debate Intensifies
Following violent protests, SVP politicians in Bern demand the city double its police funding to CHF 60 million and ban 'left-wing extremist groups.' The SP and City Safety Director reject these calls
#Bern Politics#Police Funding#Protests
Bern Extends Security Cost Agreement with Sports Clubs
Bern's City Council extends its security cost agreement with local sports clubs YB and SC Bern until the 2029/30 season, maintaining the 1.50 franc per spectator fee and a cost ceiling for clubs.
#Bern#Young Boys#SC Bern
Bern Canton Considers Local Voting Rights for Foreigners
The Canton of Bern is exploring a constitutional amendment to allow municipalities to grant voting rights to foreign residents in local elections. A public consultation is open until January 27, with
#Bern Canton#Voting Rights#Foreign Residents
Allmendingen Waste Fees Rise Nearly 50 Percent
Allmendingen residents face a nearly 50 percent increase in annual waste fees, rising from CHF 130 to CHF 190. The hike is retroactive to January 1st, primarily due to a new green waste collection ser
#Allmendingen#Waste Fees#Green Waste
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Bern Minimum Wage Opponents Appeal Court Decision
Opponents of Bern's proposed 23.80 CHF per hour minimum wage have filed an appeal, delaying its introduction. Business associations argue the measure should be national, not local.
#Bern Minimum Wage#Swiss Labor Law#Administrative Court
Wohlen Seeks Speed Reduction on Murzelenstrasse
Wohlen's municipal council has again asked the Canton of Bern to lower the speed limit on Murzelenstrasse from 80 km/h to 60 km/h, citing safety for schoolchildren and new hiking trail users.
#Wohlen#Traffic Safety#Speed Limit
Bern City Council Debates Daycare Integration
Bern City Council has voted to integrate municipal daycare centers into the core city administration, aiming to solidify them as a public service. This move, supported by a red-green majority, faces w
#Bern City Council#Daycare#Kitas