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Swiss Federal Council adopts 2026-2031 climate adaptation plan with 56 measures
The Federal Council approved the strategy and action plan on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. The package adds a heat health centre at the FOPH, new heat maps from MeteoSwiss and a planned national water strategy.
- Oct 22
Marco Chiesa and Pierre Alain Schnegg bid for Parmelin's Federal Council seat
Ticino senator Marco Chiesa and Bern government president Pierre Alain Schnegg announced their candidacies on Thursday, 22 October, adding to the field for Guy Parmelin's seat before a Friday noon filing deadline.
- Oct 22
Swiss government urges voters to reject nationwide fireworks ban initiative
The Federal Council wants voters to reject the fireworks initiative on 29 November, arguing that cantons and municipalities already have the legal tools to restrict fireworks.
- Oct 14
Swiss Federal Council adds protections for minors to social media law
The Federal Council will require very large platforms to assess and reduce risks to minors and ban profiled advertising aimed at them, with a draft message due to Parliament by end of June 2027.
- Sep 30
Swiss National Council challenges Albert Rösti over summer heat response
Environment Minister Albert Rösti defended federal heat policies before the National Council after Switzerland experienced its warmest summer since 1864, with temperatures reaching 39.7 degrees Celsius.
- Jun 19
Swiss parliament votes to lift nuclear ban, triggering referendum fight over energy future
Both chambers voted to overturn the 2018 ban on building new reactors, but Social Democrats, Greens and environmental groups are already collecting signatures for a national vote.
- Jun 15
Swiss National Council sends nuclear power plant proposal back to government, demands clarity on financing
The Swiss National Council voted 100 to 97 with two abstentions on Monday to return the government's proposal to lift the ban on new nuclear power plants. Lawmakers demanded more information on how future reactors would be financed.
