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Bilateral treaties, the tax agreement, federal votes and reforms affecting cross-border workers.

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333 articles on agreements and politics, newest first.

• Swiss-EU food security agreement approved

  In Bern, the Council of States approved a new agreement on food safety.

• Council of States: EU federal decrees approved

  The Council of States approved the stabilisation of the agreements with the EU and the Erasmus+ credit of €192.6 million after around 22 hours of debate.

• Olympics, navigation, asylum and bilateral meetings in Parliament

  The National Council examines 8,24 million for sporting events; the Council of States addresses Erasmus+, navigation under the Swiss flag and five asylum motions.

• Swiss Chambers: Olympics, bilateral agreements, asylum and ships

  The National Council examines 8,24 million for sport and 200 million for the 2038 Olympics. The Council of States discusses Bilaterals III, ships and asylum.

• Swiss Cantonal Taxes 2026: A Comparison of Aargau

  In 2026, the comparison starts from three tax levels: federal, cantonal and municipal. In Aargau, the cantonal law and the municipal multiplier count.

• Swiss neutrality: Stricter initiative rejected

  The Swiss people rejected the initiative that sought to enshrine a stricter interpretation of neutrality in the Constitution.

• 2027 Budget: A Deficit of 98.5 Million and Controversy

  The State Council presents a budget with a deficit of 98.5 million. The Greens criticize the measure, calling it electoral and lacking investment.

• Bilateral Agreements III: The Council of States Calls for a Referendum

  The Council of States voted 23 to 17, with 3 abstentions, in favor of a mandatory referendum on the Bilateral Agreements III. The matter now goes to the National Council.

• Parental Leave: 112,517 signatures in support of 18 weeks

  In Bern, 112'517 signatures were submitted calling for 18 weeks of parental leave for both mothers and fathers.

• 2027 Budget: Unions challenge austerity and the rising cost of living

  OCST, VPOD, and SIT are challenging the State Council’s 2027 Budget Proposal, calling for a “change of course.” They criticize the 0.25% cost-of-living adjustment and the failure to replace 10% of the staff.

• Alliance Care heading toward bankruptcy: the decision on 14 ottobre

  The mantello nurses' union is at risk of being dissolved. In June, 17 of the 91 employees were laid off due to severe financial difficulties.

• Parental Leave: 112,517 Signatures Submitted in Bern

  The initiative for 18 weeks of parental leave has reached the necessary signatures. The proposal aims for equality between parents and fair compensation.

• National Council rejects article on earthquakes

  The National Council rejected the constitutional article on earthquake damage to properties: responsibility remains with private owners.

• Wage protection: compromise approved on Bilaterals III

  In the debate on Bilaterals III, the Council of States approves measure 14: protection against dismissal for employee and trade union representatives.

• Bilaterals III, army and properties: the dossiers under discussion

  The Council of States votes today on the referendum for Bilaterals III, while the National Council examines federal properties for 2026.

• Bilateral III: referendum, 2026 property costs & quakes

  On the third day of discussions on Bilaterals III, the Council of States decides on the type of referendum and discusses 773,8 million for 2026 civilian properties, including 211,7 million for the National Library and 96 million for the embassy in London.

• Bern eases arms export restrictions

  Popular vote on 29 novembre on the revision of the law on war materiel: more flexibility for exports and re-exports to 17 EU countries and other states.

• Arms exports: law revision put to a vote

  The Federal Council proposes relaxing the rules on exports of war materiel. Vote scheduled for 29 novembre.

• Parliament needs a place to sleep: power nap

  During sessions, Swiss parliamentarians sleep an average of 6 hours and 10 minutes, about 50 minutes less than usual, according to Björn Rasch's study of 16 members of Parliament.

• Swiss Parliament: guide to Curia Vista and Open Data

  From deputies dating back to 1848 to CN votes: how to use the official portal to track acts, committees, and EU/NATO delegations.

• Arms, easier exports: vote on November 29

  The Federal Council supports the revision of the War Material Act: the vote is scheduled for 29 novembre to strengthen industry and jobs.

• Neutrality initiative: how the Graubünden voted

  Fifteen municipalities in Graubünden approved the neutrality initiative. Contrary to the national 70,2% no vote, the yes vote reached 67% in Santa Maria.

• Council of States: debate on Bilaterals III begins

  The Council of States discusses the package of agreements with the EU. Among the hot topics: free movement, recovery of law and safeguard clause.

• Neutrality, the press highlights the UDC's defeat

  Over 70% of voters and all cantons rejected the neutrality initiative. The campaign was supported by Christoph Blocher.