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Der Machtkampf bei Swiss Cycling spitzt sich zu: Am Samstag in Bern steht die Vorstandswahl an. Funktionär Rolf Hollinger kritisiert Ausschlüsse und Wahlkampfeinmischungen – und fordert mehr Transparenz und Ruhe im Verband.

Beim Postauto-Brand von Kerzers wurden am Dienstagabend sechs Menschen getötet. Unter den Opfern ist auch Lara Baumgartner, Moderatorin bei Energy Bern.

In der Zürcher Kronenhalle gibt es einen Wechsel in der Küche: Peter Schärer hört als Chef de Cuisine auf. 35 Jahre lang hat er das Lokal geprägt – und mit seinem Führungsstil in einer SRF-Doku für Irritationen gesorgt. Schärers Nachfolger kommt aus dem eigenen Haus.

GC macht sich das Leben selbst schwer. Nach einem Sieg aus elf Spielen wird es auch für Scheiblehner langsam eng. Dass sein Nervenkostüm langsam dünn wird, zeigt eine Szene mit einer PET-Flasche. Mehr dazu im Fussballpodcast «FORZA!».

Damit die selbst gebackene Pizza gelingt, sind die passenden Zutaten, Geduld und die richtige Technik bei der Zubereitung notwendig. Wenn man diese 10 typischen Fehler vermeidet, gelingt das beliebte Gericht aus Italien auch daheim.

Jil Teichmann entschied sich vor einem halben Jahr trotz Aufwärtstrend zum Vollstopp. Hier erklärt die Bielerin, weshalb sie dem Tennis zugunsten ihrer mentalen Gesundheit entfloh. Und warum sie jetzt zurückkehrt.

A képviselők támogatták az adatvédelmi jogszabályoktól való eltérés meghosszabbítását, hogy az internetes cégek önként felderíthessék a gyermekek szexuális bántalmazását ábrázoló anyagokat.
Állampolgári Jogi, Bel- és Igazságügyi Bizottság

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In a report adopted on Wednesday, MEPs call for deeper EU-Canada cooperation to tackle security threats and boost trade amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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In a report adopted on Wednesday, MEPs call for deeper EU-Canada cooperation to tackle security threats and boost trade amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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In a report adopted on Wednesday, MEPs call for deeper EU-Canada cooperation to tackle security threats and boost trade amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Ob grün, weiss oder violett: Spargel zählt zu den beliebtesten Gemüsesorten im Frühling. Was es beim Kauf und der Zubereitung zu beachten gilt.

Der Winter ist fast vorbei, und der Frühling macht sich bemerkbar. Jetzt stehen im Garten, auf dem Balkon und der Terrasse wieder vermehrt Arbeiten an. Hier findest du Tipps und Ideen für schöne Gärten und Balkone.

Veronica Fusaro tritt mit ihrem Song «Alice» am ESC 2026 an. Der Titel behandelt ein sensibles Thema und hebt sich als Highlight ihres Albums hervor. Die Sängerin ist stolz, ihre Botschaft auf der grossen Bühne zu präsentieren.

Nutze jetzt das neue Feature «Follow My Team» und profitiere mehrfach. Folge den FCZ, erhalte personalisierte Inhalte und wahre deine Chance auf tolle Gewinne. Ein Superfan kann ein personalisiertes FCZ-Shirt abräumen.

Die EU-Erweiterung ist eine strategische Antwort auf die geopolitische Lage und eine wesentliche Investition in die Sicherheit und Stabilität der EU, so das Europäische Parlament.
Ausschuss für auswärtige Angelegenheiten

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This paper analyses both theoretically and empirically, the relationship between inequality and social cohesion, where social cohesion is conceptualized as a multi-faceted phenomenon encompassing three core attributes: trust, inclusive identity and cooperation for the common good. These attributes operate along two dimensions: the horizontal and the vertical dimension. First, it provides an overview of the empirical evidence regarding the relationship between inequality and the three attributes of social cohesion. While inequality is likely to have a negative effect on all three attributes, the intensity of the relationship may depend on some key mediating factors. The empirical analysis focuses on Africa, given the scarce evidence for this continent. As expected, it shows that countries with higher income inequality usually have lower levels of social cohesion, measured by an aggregate index. This negative correlation holds when the three attributes of social cohesion are examined separately; however, the intensity varies. It is stronger for trust than for identity and cooperation. Further analysis indicates that a clear negative relationship between inequality and social cohesion attributes is visible only when the focus is on the horizontal dimension of social cohesion.

This paper analyses both theoretically and empirically, the relationship between inequality and social cohesion, where social cohesion is conceptualized as a multi-faceted phenomenon encompassing three core attributes: trust, inclusive identity and cooperation for the common good. These attributes operate along two dimensions: the horizontal and the vertical dimension. First, it provides an overview of the empirical evidence regarding the relationship between inequality and the three attributes of social cohesion. While inequality is likely to have a negative effect on all three attributes, the intensity of the relationship may depend on some key mediating factors. The empirical analysis focuses on Africa, given the scarce evidence for this continent. As expected, it shows that countries with higher income inequality usually have lower levels of social cohesion, measured by an aggregate index. This negative correlation holds when the three attributes of social cohesion are examined separately; however, the intensity varies. It is stronger for trust than for identity and cooperation. Further analysis indicates that a clear negative relationship between inequality and social cohesion attributes is visible only when the focus is on the horizontal dimension of social cohesion.

This paper analyses both theoretically and empirically, the relationship between inequality and social cohesion, where social cohesion is conceptualized as a multi-faceted phenomenon encompassing three core attributes: trust, inclusive identity and cooperation for the common good. These attributes operate along two dimensions: the horizontal and the vertical dimension. First, it provides an overview of the empirical evidence regarding the relationship between inequality and the three attributes of social cohesion. While inequality is likely to have a negative effect on all three attributes, the intensity of the relationship may depend on some key mediating factors. The empirical analysis focuses on Africa, given the scarce evidence for this continent. As expected, it shows that countries with higher income inequality usually have lower levels of social cohesion, measured by an aggregate index. This negative correlation holds when the three attributes of social cohesion are examined separately; however, the intensity varies. It is stronger for trust than for identity and cooperation. Further analysis indicates that a clear negative relationship between inequality and social cohesion attributes is visible only when the focus is on the horizontal dimension of social cohesion.

Written by Laurence Amand-Eeckhout.

CONTEXT

On 16 December 2025, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a regulation to simplify the rules governing medical devices in the EU. The proposal forms part of a broader package of measures aimed at improving citizens’ health and strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of the health sector. An evaluation of the current EU regulatory framework for medical devices concluded that it has led to unnecessary costs, administrative bottlenecks, regulatory uncertainty for companies, and delays in patient access to medical devices. The proposed revision seeks to address these challenges while ensuring that patient safety remains the highest priority, with faster access to safe and innovative devices. It also aims to reinforce the EU’s competitiveness in the medical technology sector, by establishing a more coherent framework enabling companies to better respond to evolving market conditions, technological developments and patient needs.

LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL

2025/0404(COD) – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746 as regards simplifying and reducing the burden of the rules on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, and amending Regulation (EU) 2022/123 as regards the support of the European Medicines Agency for the expert panels on medical devices and Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 as regards the list of Union harmonisation legislation referred to in its Annex I – COM(2025) 1023, 16 December 2025.

NEXT STEPS IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

For the latest developments in this legislative procedure, see the Legislative Train Schedule: 2025/0404(COD)

Read the complete briefing on ‘Medical devices: Simplifying the rules‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament.

Roger Elsener wird neuer SRF-Direktor. Das gab die SRG am Morgen bekannt. Um 14 Uhr tritt er erstmals vor die Medien. Wie setzt er die Sparpläne um? Und wie will er mit den von Bundesrat Albert Rösti angekündigten Einschnitten umgehen? Blick berichtet ab 14 Uhr live.