Bitesize News from Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Parliament backs loosening war export rules
Switzerland is moving toward easing its strict rules on war-material exports.
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Inflation at zero
Switzerland’s inflation rate fell back to zero percent in November, down slightly from 0.1% in October.
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All cats should be chipped
All cats should be microchipped. Vets are warning that the country’s stray-cat population is growing out of control.
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Swiss mattress company saved
Employees at Swiss mattress makers Superba and Swissflex may finally see relief after months without pay.
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Swiss immigration broadly successful
The Swiss Federal Council is growing increasingly concerned about a 2026 referendum that would cap the country’s population at ten million by restricting immigration.
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Move to ban foreign voting
In Geneva, the political fallout from the suspended Vernier municipal election is escalating.
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Voters may scupper US trade deal
The trade deal with the US is still not finalized – although talks are close to conclusion.
