Left wing parties in Geneva are launching a referendum against the so called ‘corset’ laws, which are designed to restrict spending.
The Cantonal Grand Council, which has a right-wing majority, adopted two motions. One would ban the hiring of new people if there’s a budget deficit – except for teachers – and the other would link benefit payments to demographics.
Opponents say it will lead to massive cuts in benefits payments.
Valais scam alert
Valais police say a fresh wave of phone scams has cost residents nearly CHF 150,000 in the past week alone
Geneva job losses concern
Job cuts at the UN's Geneva-based health and food agencies will weaken food safety worldwide according to report
Parental law change soon
Geneva's 24-week parental leave is finally on track after the National Council cleared the last federal obstacle on yesterday
House price risk
Zurich now carries the highest housing-bubble risk of any city in the world, according to UBS's Global Real Estate Bubble Index
New hearings for Crans Montana fire case
Prosecutors in the Crans-Montana fire case have scheduled four fresh hearings before the end of the year — and could add more
ICRC neutrality important
The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross says Switzerland and the Geneva-based humanitarian body should keep their neutralities distinct
