Switzerland

Swiss public broadcaster SRF has begun removing clips of the late sports commentator Hans Jucker after a new book revealed he was convicted of sexual assaults against five youths in 1971. Jucker, a fixture of national television for decades, reportedly admitted the acts at the time but downplayed the harm by claiming his victims were already depraved. The revelation has forced a swift re-evaluation of his legacy and the industry that protected it.

Industrial and economic friction is surfacing elsewhere. Swissport staff at Zurich airport are threatening to strike over working conditions, while the federal government is advising caution as a domestic firm prepares for deep-sea mining. Meanwhile, the bill for the recently approved 13th pension payment is arriving; voters who supported the expansion now face the prospect of a VAT increase to fund it.

The aftermath of Halloween riots in Zurich and Basel has prompted a debate over radicalization as police noted a lack of arrests despite the violence being announced in advance. In the south, Ticino's police are attempting a more orderly transition by replacing their uniforms for the first time in 20 years to ensure they are actually recognized as officers.