The Zurich cantonal parliament only narrowly rejected voting rights for foreigners.
The move was being pushed by the left-wing parties. It would have allowed communes in the canton to make their own decision on whether to give non-Swiss the right to vote on local issues.
It was rejected by 84 votes, to 82 in favour. Two abstained.
Eight cantons, including Vaud and Geneva, allow foreigners to vote as well as hundreds of communes.
Former president says Switzerland should join EU
A former member of the Federal Council says the only way Switzerland will achieve its European goals is by becoming a full member of the European Union.
Soldier killed in shooting accident
A soldier was killed in a shooting accident at a firing range in canton Aargau yesterday morning.
When will tram 15 be finished?
The Geneva minister of transport, Pierre Maudet, will be at a meeting in neighbouring France today to answer questions as why the tram 15 extension is taking so long.
Widow will have to pay maintenance to ex-wife
The Federal Court has ruled a widow still has to pay maintenance to her late husband’s ex-wife.
Amnesty International criticise Switzerland
The international human rights group, Amnesty International, which is dealing with the Ukraine war and the situation in Gaza – has time to also criticise Switzerland.
More trains for the long weekends
Swiss Federal Railways will be putting on extra trains over the Ascension weekend to handle the expected increased demand for those wanting to take a long weekend break.
