Sunday shopping could soon become far more common, and it’s already stirring controversy.
The government has backed a proposal to allow shops to open up to 12 Sundays a year, instead of the current four.
Cantons would be free to decide whether to apply the rule, and businesses could choose individually whether to open.
Supporters call it a modest relaxation. But unions warn it threatens workers’ rights and work-life balance.
Parliament needs to vote on the proposal.
G7 border closures revealed
More details have been released about security during the G7 meeting in Evian next month.
Too many health checks are counterproductive
Too many health checks can be counter productive - and expensive.
Racial discrimination rises
Racial discrimination is on the rise - and the problems are mainly in schools.
New legal partnership being discussed
Switzerland could soon introduce a legal partnership status for unmarried couples, similar to the French PACS system.
Infomaniak protects itself from takeover
Geneva-based cloud provider Infomaniak has transferred majority control of the company to a public-interest foundation.
Vote to make leaving army harder
In addition to the anti-immigration vote next month - the people are also being asked if it should be harder for those serving in the military to move into civil protection.
