Politics - Helvetica Times

Zug To Pay Record CHF 4,001 Per Resident Into National Equalisation Fund

Zug's extraordinary tax revenues mechanically increases its obligation to National Equalisation Fund poorer cantons year after year

Politics · Jun 9

Switzerland Orders 32 New Artillery Systems To Replace Cold War-Era Howitzers

The M109 howitzer has been in Swiss Army service for decades and is now approaching the end of its operational lifespan.

Business · Jun 3

US Tariff Threats Put Swiss Exporters On Edge As Washington Raises Pressure

For Switzerland, US tariff threats are especially sensitive because the US is one of its most important export destinations, particularly for pharmaceuticals, machinery, precision instruments and high-value industrial goods.

Local · Jun 2

Mario Fehr And Left-Wing Parties Clash Over Winterthur Stabbing Attack

The Office of the Attorney General is now investigating suspected terrorism.

Politics · Jun 1

Switzerland Weighs European Air Defence Amidst Tensed Geopolitical Situation

In view of the tense geopolitical situation and the increasing threat from ranged weapons, the Federal Council wants to weigh European air defence to strengthen air defence.

Politics · May 26

Who Is Beat Jans and Why He Is Fighting the Swiss Population Cap Vote

Federal Councillor Beat Jans fights population cap vote. “On June 14th, we will experience Switzerland’s Brexit moment,” he said.

Politics · May 21

Polish President Karol Nawrocki to Visit Switzerland for Security Talks

What is on the table? Mainly, European policy, European security and the geopolitical situation.

Breaking News · May 20

Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister Pushes Drone Build-Up Amid Rising Air Threats

Pfister has said Switzerland faces “a large gap” in air defence and needs to close it quickly, a message he repeated while presenting the army’s 2026 spending package back in March.

Politics · May 20

Swiss 10-Million Population Vote: High Stakes and E-Voting Trials

The vote would enshrine a cap on Switzerland’s permanent resident population at 10 million or fewer until 2050.