Immigration
After 24 hours of debate, senators backed much of the new bilateral package—but toughened the rules on referendums and immigration. After roughly 24 hours…
Almost 40,000 foreign permanent residents left Switzerland in the first half of 2026, 4.3% more…
Switzerland’s railways are carrying more people than ever. In the second quarter of 2026 passengers…
Switzerland recorded fewer births and marriages in 2025, extending demographic trends that have become increasingly…
Teachers in the Swiss canton of St Gallen will soon be barred from wearing religious…
Switzerland will be required to adopt legislation allowing the use of migrant-return centres outside Europe,…
Swiss investigators believe the man suspected of injuring three people in a knife attack in…