The government says it will start to modernise and renovate many nuclear shelters around the country.
It says the driving force is the deteriorating global situation.
The cost will be around CHF 200m.
Many command and control units will be upgraded as well as the public shelters. They’re under a separate budget.
Currently the government spends CHF 9m a year to keep those running. That will increase to CHF 15m.
The proposals are open for consultation until February.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
