Gerhard Pfister has announced he will resign as president of the Mitte party in Switzerland after nine years. Potential successors being discussed include Reto Nause and Elisabeth Schneider-Schneiter. The role demands various leadership qualities, as the president serves both as…
A recent SRG survey reveals that 67% of Swiss citizens consider climate change a significant issue requiring urgent action, yet nearly 70% doubt that Swiss politicians can effectively tackle the problem. While 72% believe Switzerland should reduce its own emissions…
A former leader of the Swiss National Orientated Party (PNOS) is on trial for racial discrimination, with prosecutors seeking a 15-month prison sentence. The 49-year-old, who has been linked to antisemitic activities, allegedly attempted to publish a racist article in…
In Switzerland, a new initiative advocating for a complete ban on animal testing has garnered over 127,600 signatures, prompting the Federal Council and Parliament to respond. This proposal is a recharacterization of a previously rejected initiative, now presenting a ‘more…
