The possibility of new nuclear energy plants in Switzerland is causing a heated debate in Bern.
Backers of an initiative ‘Stop Blackouts’ have collected enough signature to hand over the question to voters.
Correspondents say the Federal Council is split – the right-wing is in favour, but the Centre Party and left wingers are against.
Detractors say it will take too long to build new atomic plants and now is the time to invest in renewable energy.
Pension reform likely to fail
Politicians and financial experts are likely to be left scratching their heads after Sunday’s vote on pension reform, as the polls are showing a clear rejection of the plan.
Swiss army can still train with NATO
The Swiss armed forces will be permitted to continue to take part in NATO exercises after the Council of States rejected a motion passed in the lower house calling for an end to the collaboration.
Meat price war underway
The supermarkets are in a price war over the cost of meat.
Geneva doctors stage walk-out
Doctors at the Geneva University Hospital staged a short term walk out yesterday in protest at health insurance companies that want to cut the price they pay for consultations.
Attacks against parking wardens rise
Verbal and physical attacks against parking wardens in Geneva is increasing and the Fondation des Parkings says it will take more offenders to court.
Airport could pay for strengthening roofs
Geneva airport says it may, in some circumstances, pay for reinforcing roofs along the flight path which may be damaged by the whirlwinds created by low flying aircraft.
