Voters will get the final say on a major autoroute expansion which includes an extra lane on the A1 between Geneva and Lausanne.
Anti-roads campaigners say the cost – at over CHF 5bn – is too much and the project goes against plans to cut the country’s carbon emissions.
As it’s a referendum, only 50,000 signatures were needed – but 100,000 have been submitted with a week to go until the deadline.
Parliament had given to go ahead at the end of last year.
Govt ready to step in on train staff attacks
Swiss Federal Railways says assaults on train staff remain a daily reality - and it seems the government is ready to step in.
Police have to disclose nationality of offenders
Switzerland’s Senate has voted to require police to systematically mention the nationality of suspects when communicating about crimes.
Valais bar association says no new fire laws are needed
The association that represents bars and restaurants in canon Valais - GastroValais - has caused outrage by writing to all cantonal parliamentarians saying no new safety fire laws are needed.
Major Swiss firm to cut jobs
The Swiss logistics firm - Kühne+Nagel - says it will have to lay off 2,000 staff. Around 1,000 more than previously believed.
Post your ballots on time
If you’re voting by post this weekend - get your ballot in the mail.
This winter was significantly warmer than average
MeteoSwiss says the winter was significantly warmer than average, despite dense fog on the Swiss Plateau in December and a bitterly cold start to the year.
