Train attendants report average of 10 attacks daily
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Violence against public transport personnel has escalated across the country, with train attendants reporting an average of 10 attacks daily. Many employees are reportedly refraining from filing complaints, highlighting a growing concern for safety in the sector.
The debate surrounding the succession of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, who announced his resignation effective at the end of 2026, continues to dominate political discourse. Esther Friedli, a Member of the Council of States for the Swiss People's Party, is a top contender, though a potential conflict of interest involving her husband, former SVP President Toni Brunner, has emerged. Speculation also surrounds Federal Councillor Beat Jans, Head of the Federal Department of Justice and Police, potentially taking over Parmelin's Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education, and Research.
Other significant domestic news includes projections of substantial increases in health insurance premiums, with experts forecasting monthly costs to reach 488 Swiss Francs next year and potentially 966.20 Francs in 14 years. SVP Vice-President Magdalena Martullo-Blocher has voiced strong opposition to the EU contract package, while National Councillors are reportedly shielding SP Co-President Cédric Wermuth from criminal proceedings related to a neo-Nazi post.