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.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
