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
Cooling-off Period for Former Army Chief Thomas Süssli: DDPS Imposes One-Year Defense Industry Ban
Thomas Süssli, departing Chief of the Swiss Armed Forces after six years in office, is subject to a twelve-month cooling-off period prohibiting him from Created: 29.11.2025 03:55
Petition: Open-Source Work Should Be Recognized as Voluntary Service
A new petition demands recognition of open-source development as voluntary service—a long-overdue step toward securing critical digital infrastructure. While Created: 28.11.2025 21:50
EU Digital Policy Under Pressure: Macron Criticizes Slow Tech Regulation
French President Macron accuses the EU Commission of enforcing its own tech laws too slowly and yielding to US lobbying pressure. After two years of ongoing Created: 28.11.2025 21:33
EU Competition Commissioner Accuses USA of Blackmail – Trade Dispute Over Digital Markets Act Escalates
The transatlantic trade conflict reaches a new escalation level: EU Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera accuses the Trump administration of blackmailing Created: 28.11.2025 18:49
Elisabeth Baume-Schneider: From Underestimated Newcomer to Influential Social Minister
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
Asylum Strategy 2027: Swiss Asylum System to Become More Efficient and Flexible
The Swiss asylum system, reformed in 2019, is receiving a strategic readjustment: After six years, the Confederation, cantons, municipalities, and cities have Created: 28.11.2025 17:27
Double Taxation Agreement Switzerland-Germany: Bureaucratic Formality or Sensible Special Path?
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
EHSM Study on the Mental Health of Young Competitive Athletes
The Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen (SFISM) is launching a long-term study (2025–2029) funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, which for Created: 28.11.2025 13:47
France's Uranium Trade: Nuclear Power with Russian Help
Despite its intensive support for Ukraine, France continues to maintain business relations with the Russian state-owned corporation Rosatom – a contradiction Created: 28.11.2025 10:21