Beat Jans, newly appointed Minister of Justice and Police in Switzerland, initially garnered praise for ambitious reforms in asylum policy. However, as the year progressed, he struggled to maintain momentum, with 24-hour asylum processes averaging 13 days. Criticism intensified from…
The Swiss Senate has narrowly decided to allow spouses and children of temporarily admitted refugees to join them in Switzerland, amid rising tensions over asylum policies. Central to the debate was the position of the Center Party and its head,…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visited Switzerland, where he held discussions with Swiss President Viola Amherd and Federal Councillor Beat Jans. The talks focused on bilateral relations, developments in the Western Balkans, and the ongoing war in Ukraine, exploring potential steps…
The Swiss non-profit Fairmedia, founded in 2015 to help individuals unfairly treated by the media, is facing financial difficulties despite an increase in demand for its services. Originally established in response to concerns over biased media practices, the organization offers…
Swiss Federal Councillor Beat Jans has tasked the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) with developing a national strategy to combat organized crime. The initiative involves collaboration with the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office, cantonal justice and police directors, and other authorities….
Residents of Kreuzlingen express growing unease due to the nearby Federal Asylum Center, prompting city president Thomas Niederberger to urge federal authorities for action. Federal Councilor Beat Jans visited the city and assured that the government takes these concerns seriously,…
