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Only 20 Percent Yes The Young Socialists Embarrassment Hits The Sp Hardest – Analysis, background and key takeaways on Clarus News. Created: 30.11.2025 20:52

The Swiss Federal Council is addressing the security situation in its retreat – experts warn of increased war risk. The government appears to recognize the Created: 29.11.2025 12:37

Switzerland's new Defense Minister Martin Pfister is breaking with his predecessor Viola Amherd's policy and is considering for the first time a VAT increase Created: 29.11.2025 04:11

SP Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider accomplishes a remarkable political turnaround: After massive criticism as asylum minister, she proves herself Created: 28.11.2025 17:49

The updated Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Switzerland and Germany enters into force on January 1, 2026, bringing primarily technical adjustments and Created: 28.11.2025 15:01

In 2024, Germany paid 13.1 billion euros more into the EU budget than it received back – almost three times as much as France in second place. The net Created: 28.11.2025 02:38

The Federal Council is avoiding structural interventions in the AHV reform and instead relying on tax increases – VAT is to rise by up to 0.9 percent. Despite Created: 27.11.2025 17:07

The CDU-SPD coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, governing since May 2025, faces its most severe crisis: Young CDU parliamentarians from the Junge Union Created: 27.11.2025 07:41

The Federal Council is foregoing an increase in the retirement age but is planning a massive intervention in private retirement provision: Early withdrawal Created: 26.11.2025 21:30

Switzerland's fiscal equalization payments will reach a new record level of 6.4 billion francs in 2026—an increase of 227 million francs (+3.7%) compared to Created: 26.11.2025 12:35