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The Swiss federal government and cantons are proposing to introduce a mandatory reporting requirement for any indications of organized crime, aiming to enhance efforts against illicit activities.
The Swiss federal government is evaluating the deployment of tasers and bodycams to combat the rising incidents of violence on public transportation, planning new measures with transport companies.
The Swiss federal government's proposal to promote domestic wine by reallocating import quotas for foreign wines has sparked outrage among wine traders, with one critic suggesting producers should focus on making better wine.
The Swiss federal government is proposing a controversial plan to increase the permissible age for early retirement from 58 to 63, a move that would significantly restrict early pension options for many.
The Swiss federal government has now become involved in the ongoing dispute over the bicycle lane at Neumühlequai, where the traffic light system remains non-functional despite technical feasibility.
The Swiss federal government has relaxed its rules for using the Swiss cross, now allowing products developed in Switzerland but not produced there to bear the symbol, following a dispute with shoe manufacturer On that led the Institute for Intellectual Property to soften its previous practice.
The Swiss federal government, which had anticipated a deficit, has surprisingly reported a budget surplus of 1.8 billion francs, prompting the Federal Council to consider using this leeway for the army and flexibly interpreting the financial household law.
A financial audit has found that major IT projects by the Swiss federal government continue to be plagued by errors, despite warnings issued a decade ago, concluding that the state is failing to learn from past mistakes.
Despite its digital strategy, the Swiss federal government plans to consume 600 million sheets of paper over the next five years, a quantity equivalent to a stack seven times higher than Mount Everest, raising questions about its commitment to digitalization.
The Swiss federal government plans to enforce stricter regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in meat, following non-compliance by the canton of St. Gallen. Cantons are resisting the federal push.
A discussion explores how armies are financed, noting that historically, the Swiss federal government raised new taxes during wartime to bolster the military. The current policy of additive financing appears to be reaching its limits.
The financing of military rearmament is a contentious issue in the Swiss federal government. Discussions are ongoing regarding various proposals, many of which have failed or are expected to fail.
The federal government in Switzerland is experiencing a surge in job applications, with some cantons reporting a doubling of applicants, as unemployment drives demand for state jobs during a time of crisis.
The Swiss federal government advises citizens to have travel insurance for summer holidays abroad, as the Foreign Department only provides assistance in very limited cases.
The Swiss federal government plans to reduce its public relations budget, with the military department facing the most significant cuts. This move aims to streamline communication efforts across federal agencies.
The Swiss federal government experienced an embarrassing blunder when confidential documents, intended to be redacted, remained readable, inadvertently revealing that the Federal Council was aware of problems with new flat rates for outpatient surgeries. Surgeons have expressed unhappiness over these new rates.
The Swiss federal government has issued a warning about a new cybercrime scam where criminals use fake emails from major retailers to trick victims with false claims of loyalty point issues or winnings, aiming to defraud them.
Switzerland's federal government has released its new risk analysis, identifying another pandemic and a power shortage as the biggest risks for the country. This comes after the responsible federal office faced criticism for being inadequately prepared for disasters.