Elections 2023 – SRF Council of States assessment: Who has to tremble? Who can hope? -News

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…

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Election “arena” foreign policy – neutrality policy: parties criticize the Federal Council – News

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…

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Savings potential “significant” – Federal Council wants to save 250 million with generics funding – News

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)…

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Russia’s silence “sounds loud”: Scholz sharply attacks Putin in front of the Security Council

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…

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“Humanity no longer trusts the UN when it comes to defending a nation’s sovereign borders,” Zelensky tells Security Council

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…

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Autumn session 2023 – After a serious skiing accident: Philipp Kutter back in the National Council – News

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…

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UN Security Council wants to meet: dead, injured and thousands of refugees in Nagorno-Karabakh

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…

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