Results from the second round of elections yesterday for the Upper House, the Council of States, shows the Centre Party consolidating its position.
The Centre Party now has 15 seats, up from 13. The Radical Liberals is second with 11 seats – although that’s down one from the previous election.
But the Greens continues their losses. They now have 3 seats, down from 5.
But the Green Liberal Party and the Geneva Citizen’s Party have regained a presence in the Council of States.
Voters look set to cut broadcast fees
Polls suggest voters will approve a halving of fee paid to the public broadcaster the SSR/SRG.
Canton proposes fines for the unvaxxed
A canton is proposing massive fines for those who refuse basic vaccinations.
University students rely on ADHD drugs
During Switzerland’s exam season, concerns are growing over the misuse of Ritalin among university students.
Lewd remarks by worker not sufficient for sacking, say judges
The Federal Supreme Court has overturned the dismissal of a senior civil servant accused of making sexually inappropriate remarks to a colleague.
Pediatricians cut back on weekend work in Geneva
Pediatric emergency care in the Geneva region is being scaled back, raising concerns about pressure on hospital services.
Federal green light for deer culling
Federal judges have cleared the way for Geneva cantonal gamekeepers to shoot deer in Versoix.
