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FDP National Councillor Heinz Theiler and Carmen Inauen, personal assistant to SVP Federal Councillor Albert Rösti, are a new couple in Swiss politics. They met at an SVP dinner earlier this year.
Swiss lawmakers are secretly discussing a proposal to prioritize long-term residents for rental apartments, aiming to counter the SVP's 'No to 10 Million Switzerland' initiative.
Canton Bern will be the guest of honor at the Marché-Concours in Saignelégier in 2026, a historic first after the resolution of the Jura question, with a 600,000 franc investment.
A new Juso initiative proposes a 50% inheritance tax on fortunes over 50 million francs, with revenues earmarked for climate crisis efforts and economic restructuring.
Switzerland has finalized a plan of 38 measures to reduce annual healthcare costs by approximately 300 million francs starting in 2026, officials announced.
Bern's FDP delegates have strongly backed new EU treaty packages, aligning with Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, despite significant internal criticism from National Councillor Christian Wasserfalle
Bern faces intense political debate after recent violent protests left 18 police officers injured and led to 500 detentions. Leaders disagree on police tactics, protest regulations, and surveillance m
The Swiss People's Party (SVP) vehemently rejected new EU agreements in Bern, with eleven National Council members outlining their opposition. This move puts the party at odds with its own federal cou
A new Swiss law mandates non-violent parenting, but a fierce debate has erupted over who should fund crucial awareness campaigns and support services. Child Protection Switzerland demands state fundin
The FDP delegates' assembly debated Switzerland's EU agreements in Bern. Intense discussions and public disagreements marked the event, with Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis advocating for new treaties
Hanna Sahlfeld-Singer, one of Switzerland's first female National Councillors and a pioneer for women's equality, has died at 81. She served from 1971 to 1975, advocating for human rights and social j
Joy Matter, a key figure in Bernese politics and former city council member, has died at 90. She served as Director of Schools for eight years and managed the literary estate of her late husband, song
