A proposed CHF 15bn boost to the defence budget is not likely to get through the Council of States.
Centre-left parties want the extra money for the army and Ukraine. The idea is CHF 10bn will be spent on the army over the next 5 years and CHF 5bn to help Ukraine.
But the upper house’s finance committee has rejected the package, saying it will increase the country’s debt and lead to cuts elsewhere.
Voters follow Bern advice
In a series of votes yesterday - the people followed the advice of the government.
Geneva says yes to lower student pay - Aargau says no to speed cameras
In Geneva, voters passed a law that will allow students to be paid 25% below the minimum wage during holidays.
Spy agency warns of Iranian terror attacks
The Federal Intelligence Service is warning of terror attacks in Switzerland due to the Iran war.
Zurich rally calling for change in Iran
Several hundred people gathered at Europaplatz in Zurich on Saturday evening for a rally calling for political change in Iran.
Geneva doctor sentenced for killing wife
A Geneva court has sentenced a dermatologist to 14 years in prison for murdering his wife in Vandœuvres in October 2021.
International Women's Day march in Lausanne
Around 3,000 people marched through Lausanne on Saturday to mark International Women’s Day, responding to a call by the Feminist Strike Vaud collective.
