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Swiss food‑delivery platform Just Eat is restructuring its workforce, pushing riders into self‑employment and announcing the elimination of hundreds of positions. The move has ignited debate over minimum‑wage compliance and sparked criticism from labour groups and politicians.
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Switzerland's top political appointment is being shaped by informal gender, language and regional quotas, leaving the Swiss People's Party scrambling for a nominee. Two Upper Valais politicians see an opening while a senior SVP parliamentarian has announced he will not seek re‑election.
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A cyber‑attack on Switzerland's federal IT systems compromised personal data of more than 100,000 insured citizens and affected several security agencies. Authorities have launched an investigation and warned of potential misuse of the leaked information.
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Switzerland's top domestic story sees the head of the country's largest trade union caution that a 'no' vote on the AHV pension reform may force an increase in the statutory retirement age. The warning comes ahead of a national referendum on the overhaul of the first‑pillar pension system.
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Police in Zurich’s Hardplatz district were attacked with rockets by masked participants at an illegal rave, leading to injuries and a wave of arrests. The incident has become Switzerland’s most‑watched domestic story, prompting a stern response from city officials and federal authorities.
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A recent survey shows that AI tools are creating pressure for about one‑in‑seven employees in Switzerland. At the same time, Deloitte warns that the Swiss defence sector is under growing strain as it accelerates digital transformation.
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A coalition of environmental groups handed in more than 132,000 signatures, triggering a nationwide referendum to ban the construction of new nuclear power stations in Switzerland. The initiative tops the domestic news agenda as the country debates its energy future alongside other high‑profile legal and scientific issues.
Business
Swiss Steel announced a restructuring that will lead to job reductions at its facilities in Germany, making the story the top domestic news in Switzerland. The move reflects broader pressures on the European steel sector and raises concerns about cross‑border employment.
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A malfunction in computer‑based AI assistants led to the accidental removal of hundreds of email messages for Swiss users. The incident has prompted regulators and industry leaders to call for tighter safeguards on emerging digital tools.
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The Council of States has been immersed in an intensive three‑day review of a comprehensive EU treaty package, approving it with a clear majority. Simultaneously, the Senate tackled a suite of domestic reforms ranging from immigration taxes to health‑premium hikes.
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Voters in Switzerland's largest city backed a proposal to broaden assisted‑dying provisions, marking the first such approval at cantonal level. The result is expected to shape national debate on end‑of‑life legislation.
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Switzerland's federal authorities have rejected a proposal to lower the fuel tax despite gasoline reaching record levels, citing fiscal and environmental concerns. The decision has sparked criticism from opposition parties and motorists’ groups.