- Oct 2
Guy Parmelin announces resignation from Swiss Federal Council after 11 years
Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin will conclude his 11-year government tenure at the end of December 2026, stepping down after two terms as president and heading economic and defence portfolios.
- 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 3
Swiss polls show growing opposition to '10 million' immigration cap, civil service reform hangs in balance
Two new polls show 52% of Swiss voters would reject the SVP's 'No to a 10-million Switzerland' initiative, reversing earlier support. The civil service reform remains deadlocked.