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Now playing Next Switzerland Switzerland: Right-wing populists strengthen hold after elections Climate change, rising health care costs and immigration were among the most important topics for voters as they went to the polls. 22/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Nile Rodgers fights right wing Swiss party's alleged use of his song The Swiss People’s Party (SVP) released a song that has remarkable similarities with the Sister Sledge tune 'We Are Family'. 18/08/2023
Now playing Next Switzerland Switzerland rejects idea of a third-gender option in official records Currently, people are entered into the civil registry as male or female, with no other option. 21/12/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Swiss parliament to debate gay conversion therapy ban Conversion therapy is already banned in other European countries including Germany, France. Malta and Greece. 12/12/2022
Now playing Next Green News Hydropower: Switzerland’s secret weapon against the energy crisis Switzerland is targeting a clean, independent energy supply, but some fear for biodiversity and the landscape. 06/10/2022
Now playing Next Switzerland Four referendums, one day: Which issues will Swiss settle this Sunday? It's the first round of referendums in Switzerland this year. 11/02/2022
Now playing Next Climate Meet the Swiss dad who went on a 39 day hunger strike for the climate Guillermo Fernandez finally saw victory last week as the Swiss Parliament recognised his demands. 15/12/2021
Now playing Next Switzerland Swiss minister Ignazio Cassis chosen as country's next president Switzerland’s presidency rotates every year among the seven members of the executive Federal Council. 08/12/2021
Now playing Next Switzerland Swiss reject tax hike to cut emissions and synthetic pesticide ban The proposed "carbon dioxide law" included an increase in taxes on fuels and the introduction of a tax on airline tickets from Switzerland. It was defeated in a referendum by 51.59% of the electorate. 14/06/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Switzerland pulls out of negotiations to redefine relationship with EU The Swiss Federal Council concluded on Wednesday that there remain "substantial differences between Switzerland and the EU on key aspects of the agreement", such as wage protection and state aid, and "the conditions are thus not met for the signing". 26/05/2021
Now playing Next Switzerland Switzerland marks 50 years of women's vote and mulls gender gap today The European nation prides itself on being one of the world's oldest democracies and yet only allowed women to vote as late as 1971. 06/02/2021
Now playing Next Switzerland Swiss to vote in referendum on government's COVID-19 measures Campaigners say the measures, which include the closing of bars and restaurants, are "disproportionate" and "demonstrably ineffective". 15/01/2021
Now playing Next Switzerland Swiss voters reject proposal to end EU freedom of movement Swiss voters rejected an initiative that would have ended the right of EU citizens to live and work in the country. 27/09/2020
Now playing Next Switzerland Swiss president to toast 60th with those who share a birthday with her Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga turns 60 on May 14. She wants any compatriots in the same boat to join her. 21/02/2020
Now playing Next Switzerland Swiss election: Greens gain while far-right loses ground The Greens made strong gains in Switzerland's election on Sunday while the far-right party lost ground, final results showed. 20/10/2019
Now playing Next Switzerland Climate change and the EU loom over Sunday's Swiss elections Growing concern over the environment and Switzerland's relationship with the European Union are at the centre of campaigns to reshape the country's parliament 19/10/2019
Now playing Next Switzerland Watch: Climate activists interrupt Swiss parliament & break into song Activists interrupted a session of the Swiss Federal Assembly on Thursday to call for more action to tackle the climate crisis. 19/09/2019
Now playing Next Cult Art market growing as annual extravaganza opens in Basel Prices for big-name artists holding firm, say experts. 14/06/2019
Now playing Next Switzerland Swiss voters approve stricter gun control laws to fit with EU rules Switzerland — one of the most heavily armed countries in Europe — voted to comply with stricter European Union gun laws in a referendum Sunday. 18/05/2019
Now playing Next Switzerland Landmark Swiss vote on a guaranteed basic income Exit poll suggests they have rejected a plan to give everyone 2,200 euros a month, whether working or not 05/06/2016