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Politics
Agricultural Policy 2030: Federal Council Launches Consultation
The Federal Council has launched the consultation on agricultural policy from 2030. The draft is now public. Cantons and associations can submit their input before Parliament makes a decision.
Debt Collection Offices to Submit Data Earlier – Easing Year-End Burden
This seemingly minor statistical adjustment tackles a common administrative challenge: year-end workload. Previously, debt collection offices submitted electronic debt collection system data in December. Moving forward, this submission will occur in September.
Iceland Says No to New EU Talks – What Does This Mean for Switzerland?
52.8 percent rejected the resumption of EU accession talks. The decision is relevant for Switzerland because Iceland, like Switzerland, maintains close ties with the EU but is not a member.
Meta Under Pressure: $18 Billion US Settlement – What's Switzerland Planning?
Switzerland is planning the Communication Platforms and Search Engines Act (KomPG) for large social media platforms. While the US secures multi-billion dollar settlements, key details of the Swiss legislation remain open.
AI for Citizen Participation: What Switzerland Can Learn
A new study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung and OECD shows how Artificial Intelligence can support citizen participation. For Switzerland, this presents opportunities but also raises questions regarding transparency and inclusion.
Neutrality Initiative: What a 'Yes' Would Mean
On September 27, 2026, Switzerland votes on the Neutrality Initiative. The Federal Council and Parliament recommend a 'No'. An overview of the arguments.
Federal Council Launches Digital Platform ZiviConnect
The Federal Council decided to introduce ZiviConnect. The new digital platform aims to simplify civilian service administration and improve communication between authorities and service providers.
Neutrality Initiative: Blocher's Potentially Last Major Battle
The SVP's Neutrality Initiative marks a turning point: for the first time, the party disregards the position of its long-standing ideologue, Christoph Blocher, on a central foreign policy issue. What does this signify for the party's future direction?