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- Swiss government spells out the good and the bad of the ‘No to 10 million’ proposal
on May 15, 2026 at 10:11 amSwitzerland’s government has outlined not only the downsides it sees if the ‘No to 10 million’ initiative passes in June, but also some potentially positive aspects of the proposal.
- Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
on May 15, 2026 at 6:42 amGovernment concedes there are some merits in the far-right’s proposal to curb immigration; Geneva announces security measures ahead of the G7 summit; and more Swiss news in our Friday roundup.
- Swiss households to pay ‘635 francs more a year’ if anti-immigration proposal wins
on May 13, 2026 at 2:24 pmOpponents of the ‘No to 10 million initiative’ are sounding yet another alarm about the potential consequences for Switzerland’s residents if the far-right bid to curb immigration passes.
- Will offering a ‘finder’s fee’ help you secure an apartment in Switzerland?
on May 13, 2026 at 11:18 amSwiss housing market, especially in big cities, is very competitive. Does paying a ‘finder’s fee’ increase your odds of success?
- How older people in Switzerland need to prove they are fit to drive
on May 13, 2026 at 11:15 amA new study has highlighted the shortcomings in Swiss driving aptitude tests for seniors, proposing a more ‘standardised’ approach instead. But what are the current rules?