Opponents of the Mercosur agreement queue up to speak in the House of Representatives.

Keystone / Anthony Anex

Whether funding for state pensions, nuclear power plants or a free trade deal with Mercosur, the Swiss parliament is struggling to make progress on some of the country’s most important political projects. The result is delays and mounting pressure. A review of the summer session.

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June 22, 2026 - 11:30