Parliament has rejected any new tax on airline tickets or aviation fuel.
The National Council has voted against a number of cantonal initiatives demanding more tax to fight CO2 emissions.
Those against the move say it’s too soon after the people rejected a CO2 law in June. In the summer 51.6% rejected the idea of new taxes and other measures to fight pollution.
Many voters were worried about increasing economic costs during the pandemic.
Voters look set to cut broadcast fees
Polls suggest voters will approve a halving of fee paid to the public broadcaster the SSR/SRG.
Canton proposes fines for the unvaxxed
A canton is proposing massive fines for those who refuse basic vaccinations.
University students rely on ADHD drugs
During Switzerland’s exam season, concerns are growing over the misuse of Ritalin among university students.
Lewd remarks by worker not sufficient for sacking, say judges
The Federal Supreme Court has overturned the dismissal of a senior civil servant accused of making sexually inappropriate remarks to a colleague.
Pediatricians cut back on weekend work in Geneva
Pediatric emergency care in the Geneva region is being scaled back, raising concerns about pressure on hospital services.
Federal green light for deer culling
Federal judges have cleared the way for Geneva cantonal gamekeepers to shoot deer in Versoix.
