Elisabeth Baume-Schneider
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- 3d ago
SVP National Councillor Rémy Wyssmann announces bid for Guy Parmelin's Federal Council seat
The Solothurn SVP National Councillor announced his candidacy on Wednesday, 21 October, joining Geneva's Céline Amaudruz in the race. The SVP's official ticket is due to be named on 20 November, and the Federal Assembly elects the successor on 9 December.
- 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 29
Swiss health insurance premiums to increase by 5.0% in 2027 to 412 CHF
Average monthly health insurance premiums in Switzerland will rise by 5.0% to 412 CHF in 2027, with cantonal averages ranging from 276.20 CHF in Zug to 519.90 CHF in Ticino.
- Jun 10
Swiss conciliation conference backs mixed payroll and VAT hike to fund 13th AHV pension
A parliamentary compromise would raise both payroll contributions and VAT to fund the new 13th monthly AHV payment, with a crucial vote in the Ständerat set for Thursday.