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13th AHV pension: fair funding or a deferred bill?
The 13th AHV pension raises funding needs. The issue is not only VAT, but how the effort is shared between generations and income groups.
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Does Switzerland need the Bilaterals III?
This week the Council of States debated the Bilaterals III treaty package with the EU. Supporters see it as the way to secure market access and prosperity. Opponents warn of a loss of independence.
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AI rules: who pulls the emergency brake?
Before the UN Security Council, the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic warned of risks from increasingly capable AI and supported stronger regulation. The debate is also about power, control and who enforces rules when technology advances faster than politics.
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When the fixed price fails: who pulls the emergency brake?
The F-35 fixed price was not secured as it had been communicated. The National Council’s supervisory commission criticises the organisation of negotiations and the information given to parliament and the public. What should this mean for political responsibility?
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Border Protection Initiative: what approach is right?
The Border Protection Initiative calls for more extensive controls and far-reaching restrictions in asylum policy. Which rules would be appropriate for you?
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Neutrality initiative: strict rules or political flexibility?
The Neutrality Initiative will be put to the vote on 27 September 2026. Should Switzerland define its neutrality more bindingly and restrictively, or retain today’s political room for manoeuvre?
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Saxony-Anhalt state election: what should happen after the AfD victory?
In the Saxony-Anhalt state election on 6 September 2026, the AfD became the strongest party with 43.8 percent according to the provisional official result. It won 39 of 83 seats, falling short of the absolute majority of 42 seats. Government formation now depends on the further talks on majorities and coalitions. How should politics respond?
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