Stories from Bern · Switzerland

A 58-year-old economist has been commissioned by the Federal Council to preside over the Kornmontana round table. The objective is to arrange financial compensation for 41 amplifiers, independent of any criminal proceedings.

The Swiss Federal Council is maintaining export bans on goods destined for Ukraine, citing war material and liberalized goods control laws. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) confirmed that goods previously prohibited from export to Ukraine remain restricted.

The results were provided by a conducted survey. The proposal aims to establish a legislative cap on the total number of inhabitants.

Laurent Kurta is engaging in intensive discussions with political parties to reach a resolution. He aims to avoid direct confrontation and prefers finding a solution through negotiation. Kurta stated that his political experience will assist in confronting the current situation.

The Swiss Federal Council has commissioned a 58-year-old economist to facilitate a round table regarding the Kormann case. The role involves seeking out-of-court financial compensation for 41 deceased individuals and 115 injured persons.

The Swiss Federal Council recently decided that Swiss companies may not provide war-related equipment, such as protective vests, camouflage nets, or night vision devices, to Ukraine. Critics have argued that the current interpretation of neutrality laws is insufficient and that certain goods should be classified as war material. The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs confirmed that goods subject to liberal goods control laws, which are intended for Ukraine, will not be exported. The Federal Council noted last week that the legislative attempt to maintain these measures failed. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of these controls. Under current restrictions, Ukraine would not receive these items, though protective gear like vests could potentially be provided.

The Swiss Federal Department is in negotiations with Paris to manage costs related to foreign drone incursions and espionage operations on Swiss territory. A meeting is scheduled to take place in Orisk in relation to these security concerns.

Switzerland is expected to hold a referendum on immigration this summer. The move follows reports that immigration doubled last year.

Greta Gysin has announced her candidacy for the presidency of the Green Party parliamentary group in the Swiss National Council. Gysin is the sole candidate for the position. The election for the parliamentary group leadership is scheduled for May 22. The announcement was made via telephone during Federal Council meetings. She aims to succeed Alain Trede, who was recently elected to the Bernese Cantonal Government.

A ban on mowing lawns and green spaces has been implemented in infestation areas from Bern to end of September. The measure aims to protect the population of the invasive Japanese beetle, specifically the haubrunnengrün beetle. The beetle is an invasive species in the region.