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AI-generated symbol image of a village fountain in front of an alpine scenery; no documentary recording of a particular place.
Society·5 Oct 2026

Who is our water?

The Covenant does not see any need for an additional strategy to secure the ownership of water, available quantities and careful maintenance.

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Swiss banknotes of an earlier series. Archive photo of 15 May 2024 as a symbol for pension development.
Society·4 Oct 2026

AHV and IV 2027: What the higher pensions really bring

The Federal Council has decided to adjust the pensions for January, which amounts apply, as the increase differs from the 13th AHV pension, and therefore pays more attention to the budget budget.

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Politics·2 Oct 2026

Guy Parmelin and a life at the service of Switzerland

Guy Parmelin will leave the Federal Council at the end of 2026. With the Vauder Farmer and Winzer, a politician will vote, whose career led from his congregation to the top of the Swiss Confederation.

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Society·30 Sept 2026Commentary

With financial incentives to reduce therapy we open the Pandora's box

Life is given by God. His protection must never depend on the balance of the account. Anyone who combines financial benefits with the abandonment of life-prolonging treatments risking that from a supposedly free choice a pressure will be exerted on the weakest.

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