Contents All established parties want a seat in the Council of States, the choice is large. Nevertheless, everything could remain the same. On paper, the Council of States elections in Aargau promise great excitement: no fewer than ten candidates are standing for election. Thierry Burkart is firmly in the saddle. As the previous member of…
National Council Canton AR – Center and FDP attack the SVP seat – News – SRF Skip to content Some elements on SRF.ch only work with JavaScript activated. News Elections 2023 Ausserrhoden Current article Contents David Zuberbühler (SVP) has been the National Councilor of the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden for eight years. The 44-year-old is…
The Council of States is considered the more powerful chamber of parliament. The seats there are even more sought after. While the election barometer for voter strengths in the National Council does not foresee any major upheavals, the balance in the Council of States could certainly shift. Because different “rules” apply here. Party affiliations are…
Contents Exactly one month before the federal elections, the “Arena” guests discussed Switzerland’s role on the international stage. It must remain neutral – all parties agree on that. When it comes to defining neutrality, the positions are drifting further apart. The war in Ukraine challenges Swiss neutrality. The Federal Council’s policy of neutrality is currently…
Generics are cheaper compared to original preparations. In addition, patients’ deductibles increase if they choose the more expensive product despite having the same active ingredient. The Federal Council wants to save around 250 million francs annually. The corresponding revision of the Health Insurance Ordinance (KVV), the Nursing Benefits Ordinance (KLV) and the Medicines Ordinance (VAM)…
After the leaflet affair Aiwanger and the head of the Central Council speak out September 22, 2023, 11:57 a.m Listen to article This audio version was artificially generated. More info | Send feedback Hubert Aiwanger and the President of the Central Council of Jews, Josef Schuster, spoke out. Their conversation was objective, says Schuster. However,…
Contents Left-Green must fear for their seat in the small chamber. The FDP and the Center want to get back the seats they lost in 2019. In the coming legislative period, the Ticino Council of States representation is likely to be purely male, more consistent in terms of content and clearly civil rights. In the…
Russia’s silence “sounds loud” Scholz sharply attacks Putin in front of the Security Council September 20, 2023, 9:59 p.m Listen to article This audio version was artificially generated. More info | Send feedback As the last speaker at the UN Security Council meeting, Chancellor Scholz sent a clear message towards Russian President Putin. He calls…
Speech to the UN Security Council Zelenskyj is campaigning for Germany to become a permanent seat September 20, 2023, 7:14 p.m At the UN Security Council, Ukrainian President Zelensky sharply criticized the body. It would be at a dead end because of Moscow’s right of veto. Instead of Russia, other nations should be given a…
Cover image: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a meeting of the UN Security Council, September 20, 2023, at United Nations Headquarters. Mary Altaffer / AP Ukrainian president to address UN Security Council on Wednesday, of which Russia is a permanent member, for the first time since the start of the war. Volodymyr Zelensky is…
Autumn session 2023 – After a serious skiing accident: Philipp Kutter back in the National Council – News – SRF Skip to content Some elements on SRF.ch only work with JavaScript activated. News Switzerland Current article Contents Author: Manuel Imhasly and Lukas Füglister are on the live ticker Tagesschau, September 18, 2023, 7:30 p.m News…
UN Security Council wants to meet Dead, injured and thousands of refugees in Nagorno-Karabakh September 20, 2023, 7:37 a.m Not a day has passed since Azerbaijan’s attack on Nagorno-Karabakh – and the consequences are devastating: thousands of people are fleeing and at least two dozen have died. Armenia complains of “ethnic cleansing”. The UN Security…
