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The Weber initiative, ten years ago

On March 11, 2012, the Swiss voted 50.6% in favor of this initiative aimed at limiting second homes. In Berne, some elected officials are pushing for more flexibility. The economy had to adapt. But what is the situation on the ground today? 15 Minutes went to Valais, the region that rejected the initiative by the largest margin. Fears for jobs, tourism and the future of mountain regions: on the...

Swiss housing statistics 2021

20.04.2021 - Three quarters of Switzerland's population live in urban areas. Urban dwellers occupy around 2 million dwellings in almost 540,000 buildings. Nearly three-quarters of these are occupied by tenants, the majority of whom live in three-room dwellings. These figures come from the "Swiss City Statistics 2021", which this year focuses on the theme of "living in cities". The Union of Swiss Cities...