Switzerland’s new electronic ID may be optional, but its future use is already sparking debate.
National Councillor Nik Gugger wants access to online pornography restricted to users who verify their age using the e-ID, arguing it would better protect minors.
The Federal Council supports studying the proposal.
Critics warn this could pave the way for broader online identification requirements, calling the e-ID a “pseudo-free will” that may eventually become unavoidable.
Swiss Post pays tribute to driver and other victims of fire
Swiss Post has gone ahead with its annual results press conference despite the deadly bus fire in Kerzers that killed six people, including a PostBus driver.
No plans yet for possible G7 unrest in Geneva
Authorities in Geneva are preparing for possible unrest ahead of the G7 summit in the nearby French town of Évian in June.
SWISS suspends flights to Dubai
SWISS International Airlines has extended the suspension of its flights to Dubai until March 28.
Delete pictures to save the planet
Geneva is organizing a digital detox day on March 20th to highlight the environmental impact of technology.
Bankrupt energy company agressively targeted the elderly
Investors in the collapsed Swiss energy company Prime Energy say they were aggressively targeted before the firm went bankrupt in November 2024.
Car pool lane for Bardonnex
A carpool lane is set to be introduced at the busy Bardonnex border crossing between France and Geneva.
