Parliament has approved a new right to debt erasure for the chronically indebted.
Under the reform, people in long-term over-indebtedness will be able to clear all their debts at once, after a three-year procedure and subject to strict conditions.
The goal is to break the spiral that traps thousands in compounding debt.
Campaigners are calling it a major step forward for people who have lived for years with no realistic path back to solvency. The detailed rollout still has to be set.
Voters to make major decisions this weekend
Voters head to the polls this weekend to decide two closely watched national issues.
Moves to toughen juvenile justice
There are moves to toughen up how courts can deal with juvenile offenders, including giving more leeway to treat a young offender as an adult.
New Geneva school already full
A brand-new Geneva school is already full.
Mpox infections on the rise
Health authorities here are reporting a rise in mpox infections this year, mirroring trends seen elsewhere in Europe.
Border closures and checks start today
Cross border commuters face heavy delays from today as border checks and closures start, due to increased security measures ahead of the G7 summit.
French strike hits train services
Rail travel between Switzerland and France is facing major disruption due to industrial action by French workers.
