The head of Switzerland's Bilingualism Forum is warning that pushing French teaching out of primary school would put national cohesion at risk.
Virginie Borel spoke on RTS as a Federal Council draft law goes out for consultation, aiming to guarantee a second national language is taught at primary level.
Six German-speaking cantons have already voted to delay French to secondary school, favouring English.
Mysterious meeting with Israel
The head of Swiss military procurement has made a secretive trip to Israel, and the Defence Department will not say who he met.
FIFA slammed by UEFA for commercial plans
Zurich-based FIFA is opening its most prized competitions to private investors, in a move already drawing threats of a European boycott.
UBS posts sharp rise in profits
UBS has once again beaten analyst expectations, posting a sharp jump in second-quarter profits.
Switzerland embraces AI
Swiss workers are the most enthusiastic users of artificial intelligence in Europe.
Wasp nests surge
Wasp nests are surging across the country and French-speaking areas the worst-hit region.
Fireworks banned this National Day
We’re heading into a fireworks-free national day.
