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Parliament Passes Emergency Housing Affordability Bill

In a rare show of cross-party unity, the Swiss Parliament has passed an emergency housing affordability bill aimed at addressing the deepening rental crisis in the country’s major cities. The legislation, approved by 142 votes to 51 in the National Council, introduces a series of measures designed to curb skyrocketing rents and increase the supply […]

Politics · 10 hours ago

Federal Council Approves Landmark Climate Legislation Package

The Federal Council has approved a comprehensive climate legislation package that sets Switzerland on an ambitious path toward carbon neutrality by 2040, marking one of the most significant environmental policy shifts in the nation’s history. The package, which was finalized after months of cross-party negotiations, includes binding emission reduction targets for industry, transport, and agriculture. […]