Road traffic First eight-lane motorway in Switzerland? Environmental associations are declaring war on the “billion-dollar construction craze”. It will be a heated voting battle. In November, voters will decide on a billion-dollar expansion of the highway. For opponents, the projects represent a completely outdated transport policy. On the Grauholz section near Bern, the A1 motorway … Read more
Federal Council decides Updated on September 27, 2024, 10:53 a.m From next year everyone should be able to donate blood. The Federal Council put the ban on discrimination into effect on January 1st. (Archive image) © KEYSTONE/ANTHONY ANEX Blood donations may not be remunerated in Switzerland, and everyone should be allowed to donate blood. These … Read more
On the whole, the Swiss Corona measures were understandable, the authorities mostly acted proportionately, to the best of their knowledge and belief. But certainly not here: When it came to completely sealing off retirement homes, the decision-makers lost all sense of proportion. Now the Federal Council has also admitted in a report that the measure … Read more
Comment For some, the federal government’s corona measures were too strict, for others too lax Two reports show that certain rules have caused suffering among the elderly, the poor and young people. Mistakes have been made that must not be repeated in a future pandemic. Because of the horrendous speed with which the coronavirus conquered … Read more
PODCAST «Behind the headline» Xherdan Shaqiri, Beat Jans and the ESC: Things are really happening in Basel – the only question is, where are they going? Neither Zurich nor Geneva: To the surprise of many, Basel has been awarded the contract to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025. It is the next coup after … Read more
During the summer session, the National Council allocated more money for education, research and science. The Council of States Commission believes this goes too far. More money for education? The Council of States Commission wants to cut back – and reverse the budget increases recently approved by the National Council. (Symbolic image) – Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/dpa … Read more
Media column After the start of the new “Late Night” show, one thing has to be said: Zurich can do comedy The premiere of the new “Late Night” show with the media minister Albert Rösti as a star guest was a success. Stefan Büsser got off to a good start with his “Late Night Switzerland”. … Read more
The State Chamber also confirms the establishment of a service center for artificial intelligence Vienna (PK) – Gas heating systems will no longer be allowed to be installed in new buildings in the future. The Federal Council today approved the corresponding Renewable Heat Act (EEC) with the necessary two-thirds majority. The reason for the delay … Read more
It’s easy to scoff at the traffic light coalition at the moment. Who is at fault… The ruling on the application of the debt brake from Karlsruhe came from Olaf Scholz’s government like what economists call an exogenous shock, i.e. an external event that suddenly and unexpectedly changes reality permanently. The Tagesspiegel app Current news, … Read more
The Central Council of Jews will receive more funding from the state in the future. The Federal Council approved the on Friday Increase in state funding from 13 to 22 million euros per year. In particular, this is intended to strengthen educational and remembrance work as well as the security of Jewish communities. The Tagesspiegel … Read more