Switzerland is becoming more politically polarised. The latest SRG election barometer shows support rising for parties on the left and right as the centre shrinks. It also reveals marked differences between men and women. The Swiss People’s Party (UDC/SVP) would win 29.9% of the vote…
Switzerland News
Switzerland has endured its hottest summer since records began 162 years ago in 1864. Between June and August 2026 the national average temperature reached…
Zurich’s cantonal parliament has backed a proposal to ban headscarves in public…
A hot summer has shifted attitudes towards cooling. Swiss voters also favour…
Switzerland’s government is stepping up support for forestry and agriculture, two sectors…
Politics
Supporters of the “Safeguard Swiss Neutrality” initiative launched their campaign in Bern on Tuesday, arguing that a Yes vote on…
Tech & Innovation
Asked what sort of country they would like to live in, the Swiss favour nature, local production and personal freedom—and are distinctly cool on a future…