Parental leave could be available to all family types in Geneva. A campaign by the Liberal Green Party has collected enough signatures for the issue to go to a vote.
Currently parental leave is not available to gay, adoptive or foster families.
The text of the cantonal initiative requires the government to allow at least 24 weeks – split between both parents.
Campaigners say it will strengthen the bonds between parents and children and is a step towards gender equality.
Mountain attraction record broken
Vaud's Glacier 3000 has broken its all-time attendance record before its financial year even closes, with roughly 265,000 visitors expected — up two-thirds in a decade
Inadequate protection for cyber attacks
Only 42% of Swiss small and medium-sized businesses feel adequately protected against cyberattacks, down from 55% a year earlier, according to the 2025 SME Cybersecurity study
Climate change inaction criticised
Green Party president Lisa Mazzone has accused the Federal Council of doing nothing on climate after Switzerland's hottest summer on record
Vaud budget for next year announced
Vaud has unveiled a 2027 budget with a deficit of CHF 356 million, despite CHF 65 million in fresh savings
Earthquake readiness to be tested
Geneva and Vaud will host Switzerland's first large-scale European earthquake exercise from 6 to 9 October
Telecoms operator hacked
Swiss operator Salt has confirmed hackers stole personal data belonging to its mobile customers
