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Swiss voters reject civic service reform and climate wealth tax, early projections show

Early projections released after polls closed on Sunday indicate that Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected two major national initiatives: a plan to introduce compulsory civic duty for all citizens and a proposal to impose a climate-focused tax on large inheritances. According to public broadcaster......

Switzerland strengthens ground-based air defense amid growing drone threats

Switzerland has announced that it will give priority to reinforcing its ground-based air defense systems as concerns grow over the increasing threat posed by drones in Europe. The Federal Council confirmed its support for multiple parliamentary motions calling for urgent measures to bolster national......

Cassis calls to open a "New Chapter" in relations with the EU

Bern, October 18, 2025 — Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis urged on Saturday for a fresh approach to Switzerland’s agreements with the European Union (EU), calling the new package of bilateral accords “vital for the country’s prosperity and sovereignty.” Addressing......

Morocco and Switzerland launch economic cooperation program to boost jobs and competitiveness

Morocco and Switzerland have launched a four-year cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening economic competitiveness and creating sustainable employment opportunities through 2028. The program marks a new phase in bilateral relations, positioning Morocco as a priority country for Swiss economic cooperation......

Europe’s wealth tax: Which countries still enforce it?

The debate over taxing the ultra-wealthy has reignited across Europe as discussions center on addressing national debts through wealth-based taxation. Economist Gabriel Zucman recently proposed a 2% minimum tax on fortunes exceeding €100 million, a measure aimed at replacing France’s former......

Switzerland names Morocco a priority economic partner in Africa

Morocco has emerged as a key figure in Switzerland’s international economic strategy. During a reception hosted by the Moroccan Embassy in Bern to celebrate the 26th anniversary of HM King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne, Swiss authorities expressed their intention to strengthen bilateral......

Culture strengthens Swiss-Moroccan cooperation

Swiss Ambassador to Morocco, Valentin Zellweger, highlighted the vital role of culture as a driving force for multi-sectoral cooperation between Morocco and Switzerland. Speaking during the 28th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, he described the event as a key moment to showcase the strong and historic......

Fortalecimiento de la Cooperación Parlamentaria entre los EAU y Suiza

Los Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU) y Suiza han acordado fortalecer su cooperación parlamentaria. En una reciente reunión en Abu Dabi, Saqr Ghobash, presidente del Consejo Nacional Federal (FNC) de los EAU, se reunió con Andrea Caroni, presidente del Consejo de los Estados de......

Strengthening Ties: Swiss Parliamentary Delegation Engages with Moroccan Leadership

On October 23, 2024, Rachid Talbi Alami, the President of the Moroccan House of Representatives, welcomed Laurent Wehrli, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Swiss National Council, at the council's headquarters in Rabat. This visit marks a significant parliamentary engagement aimed......