Left wing parties in Geneva are launching a referendum against the so called ‘corset’ laws, which are designed to restrict spending.
The Cantonal Grand Council, which has a right-wing majority, adopted two motions. One would ban the hiring of new people if there’s a budget deficit – except for teachers – and the other would link benefit payments to demographics.
Opponents say it will lead to massive cuts in benefits payments.
Banking workers fear for their jobs
Those working in the banking sector will watching the results due this week with trepidation.
Officers who lost guns face no legal action
Geneva prosecutors have decided that no further action will be taken against two police officers who had two machine guns stolen from their car when it was parked in a car park.
More school phone bans
More schools are banning phones during the day.
Serbia uses Swiss supplied surveillance
It’s been revealed Switzerland sold mobile phone surveillance equipment to the pro-Russian government in Serbia.
Egg donations should be legalized
Egg donations should be legalized in Switzerland – and donations should be open to the married and unmarried alike.
Shocking closed door trial in Vaud
An extremely rare trial is taking place in canton Vaud.
