The Lausanne City Council has voted to ban all facial recognition systems on the streets.
The proposal was supported across the political spectrum – from the Left Wing Alliance to the Swiss People’s Party.
Instead of a safer country, one council member said that using the system makes Switzerland more like China.
There are also worries the system could be abused and used to target people based on skin colour and sexual orientation.
Snow triggers chaos at the Gotthard Tunnel
There was traffic chaos at the Gotthard Tunnel after heavy snowfall yesterday.
Fuel prices up
Fuel prices are on the rise again, according to new figures from the Touring Club Switzerland.
Calls for stricter rules for cyclists and motorbikers
A Bern politician is pushing for stricter safety rules for cyclists and motorcyclists.
Geneva to pay wine growers not to grow
Authorities in Geneva are proposing a new support scheme for struggling winegrowers, aimed at preserving vineyards without forcing production.
US diverting Swiss defence payments
Switzerland’s defence procurement row with the United States is deepening.
Geneva and Jura may build a joint prison
In what would be first, two cantons may build a joint prison.
