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The Federal Council is launching the consultation on revising the Value Added Tax Act. Core elements are the extension of platform taxation to electronic Created: 05.12.2025 14:15

The Swiss Federal Council extends the Ordinance on Normal Employment Relationships in Domestic Work (NAV) for three years and raises minimum wages by 2 percent Created: 05.12.2025 14:07

The Swiss government has extended the consultation period for the amendment of the Climate Protection Ordinance until March 19, 2026. This adjustment was Created: 05.12.2025 14:00

The Federal Council has adopted a report analyzing the inadequate implementation of the water protection program since 1999 and proposing simplification Created: 05.12.2025 13:51

The Federal Council has extended the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for mutual recognition of conformity assessments with the United Kingdom and integrated Created: 05.12.2025 13:42

The Federal Council has commissioned the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) to submit a consultation bill by the end of June 2026, which will Created: 05.12.2025 13:19

The Federal Council is increasing inspection fees for defective products from CHF 200.- to CHF 300.- per hour starting January 1, 2026. This adjustment Created: 05.12.2025 13:16

The Federal Council has decided that Switzerland will participate in the ninth replenishment of the Global Environment Fund (GEF). The GEF is one of the most Created: 05.12.2025 13:11

The Federal Council has adopted a postulate report on improving the training of law enforcement authorities in dealing with victims of gender-specific and Created: 05.12.2025 13:08

The Federal Council rejects the expansion of the Labour Law to directly employed elderly caregivers in private households. Justification: affected employees Created: 05.12.2025 12:58