All new buildings with large roofs must have solar panels installed. The law will apply to all new builds with a roof space of more than 300 m2.
But parliament has rejected a campaign to also include renovations and is still discussing solar panels for parking spaces.
The move comes after voters in canton Valais rejected building solar farms in the Alps.
Commentators suggested the people wanted buildings to be prioritized for solar panels before installing them in the mountains.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
