Switzerland’s Federal Council is seeking to lift the country’s ban on new nuclear power plants. This week, it presented a counter-proposal to the “Stop Blackout” initiative aimed at securing the country’s energy supply, reported RTS. However, many political parties, cantons and energy stakeholders remain unconvinced. Opposition from the Green Party, the Green Liberals and the […]
Filling up in Switzerland: where to find the cheapest fuel
Recently published data from the TCS Gasoline Price Radar, presented by SRF, highlights the significant variation in petrol and diesel prices across Switzerland. Prices tend to be highest around Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich, while they are notably lower along much of Switzerland’s northern border and other frontier regions. This disparity is largely driven by cheaper […]
Referendum to curb political lobbying in Switzerland
For many, serving as a member of parliament or as a State Councillor in Switzerland is a part-time role. While this keeps politicians connected to everyday life, it also raises concerns about conflicts of interest. Those working in specific industries often participate in parliamentary debates as experts in their field—where they may also have vested […]
FIFA: court acquits Blatter and Platini on fraud allegations a second time
This week, a Swiss court upheld the acquittal of former FIFA president Joseph Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini on fraud charges, SRF reported. The public prosecutor had sought suspended prison sentences of one year and eight months for the two defendants over questionable payments. However, both Blatter (89) and Platini (69) were acquitted. […]
The Swiss who lost their nationality
Swiss citizenship is typically for life, except in rare cases where it was obtained fraudulently or if an individual with another nationality is deemed to seriously harm the interests and reputation of Switzerland and in doing so compromise the nation’s security – this happened in 2019 for the first time. However, retaining Swiss citizenship was […]
EU migration pact opposed by Switzerland’s left and right
The Pact on Migration and Asylum, a new EU plan to manage migration agreed upon by EU countries last year and officially endorsed by Switzerland’s executive last week, faces resistance from both the left and the right, RTS reported. The pact requires more asylum applications to be processed in the countries where migrants first arrive […]
Medical association raises alarm about the number of foreign doctors in Switzerland
The number of medical professionals in Switzerland rose by 3.7% in 2024. However, the proportion of foreign doctors working in the country continues to increase, reaching 41.3% of all doctors in 2024. Relying so heavily on foreign medical professionals is risky, according to a representative of a medical association who spoke to SRF. In 2003, […]
Switzerland should prepare for war, according to former US general
The withdrawal of US troops from Europe is a question of time, Ben Hodges, a former US general, told SonntagsBlick in an interview this week. Switzerland should prepare itself for war, he said. The best way to prevent war is to prepare for it, said Hodges. Not being prepared invites attack, said the retired general […]
Swiss central bank cuts interest rate to 2.5 year low
While many central banks, such as the US Fed and the Bank of England, are holding off on rate cuts, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is diving in. On 20 March 2025, the SNB cut its interest rate by a further 0.25 percentage points to 0.25%. The rate hasn’t been this low since September 2022, […]
The rapid rise of fare dodging in Switzerland
In 2024, more than 1 million cases of fare evasion were recorded in Switzerland, reported RTS. The number has more than doubled since 2019. Why? Data published by the public transport association Alliance Swisspass offer clues. Switzerland keeps good records. The names of those caught without a ticket on public transport are entered into a […]
