A group of concerned parents have submitted a petition to the government calling for social media to be banned for those under 16.
67,000 have signed in the last five months – campaigners believe they will reach 100,000, enough to force a vote.
Studies show young people in Switzerland spend 32 hours a week on social media – and one in five has been a victim of cyber bullying.
A ban seems to have wide public support, a recent Tamedia survey shows 78% would back an age limit.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
