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Leserreporter berichten: Brand in Bellach SO – Einsatz läuft

Blick.ch - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:37
Ein Brand an der Langendorfstrasse in Bellach SO sorgte am Donnerstagnachmittag für einen Grossalarm. Feuerwehr und Polizei rückten aus. Ein unbewohnter Schopf stand in Flammen. Das Feuer ist unter Kontrolle, Verletzte gab es keine.
Categories: Swiss News

André Hoffmann im Interview: «Das WEF begrüsst es sehr, dass der Präsident der grössten Weltmacht nach Davos kommt»

Blick.ch - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:36
Roche-Erbe André Hoffmann führt zusammen mit Blackrock-Chef Larry Fink das Präsidium des World Economic Forums. Im Interview spricht er darüber, wie es nach der Ära Schwab weitergeht. Und über die Teilnahme von Donald Trump.
Categories: Swiss News

Schweizer Rehakliniken bereiten sich auf die Brandopfer vor: Für viele Opfer beginnt jetzt ein jahrelanger Kampf

Blick.ch - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:34
Es gibt in der Schweiz nur zwei auf Brandopfer spezialisierte Rehakliniken. In den nächsten Wochen erwarten die beiden Suva-Zentren in Sitten und Bellikon so viele Patienten wie sonst in einem ganzen Jahr. Eine vollständige Genesung kann mehrere Jahre brauchen.
Categories: Swiss News

Nach überraschendem FCZ-Abgang: Steven Zuber hat einen neuen Klub gefunden

Blick.ch - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:30
Gemäss Blick-Informationen hat Zuber einen Vertrag bei Atromitos Athen unterschrieben. Nach einigen Jahren bei AEK Athen ist es seine zweite Station in Griechenland.
Categories: Swiss News

Zweites Training am Lauberhorn: Schweizer verhalten – Fragezeichen hinter Paris-Start

Blick.ch - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:13
Die Schweizer Abfahrer kämpfen in Wengen mit dem flachen ersten Abschnitt, während die Piste nach Verbesserungen von den Athleten gelobt wird. Hinter dem Start von Dominik Paris steht ein Fragezeichen.
Categories: Swiss News

Schweizer Fotograf und Grönland-Kenner Markus Bühler über die Inuit und Trumps Annexions-Pläne: «Auf dem Schachbrett der Weltpolitik leben leibhaftige Menschen»

Blick.ch - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:04
Donald Trump will Grönland den USA einverleiben. Es geht um Geopolitik und Rohstoffe – aber auch um Menschen. Der Schweizer Fotograf Markus Bühler dokumentiert seit fast 30 Jahren das Leben der Inuit hoch im Norden. Sie wollen nicht US-Amerikaner werden.
Categories: Swiss News

Luxembourg becomes first European country to issue defence bonds

Euractiv.com - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:04
Citizens and investors will now be able to contribute directly to Luxembourg's rearming efforts
Categories: Afrique, European Union

EMA says new pharma rules will put EU back in the drug race

Euractiv.com - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:03
The drug regulator sees new opportunities to 'think out of the box'
Categories: Afrique, European Union

European Parliament Plenary Session Janunary 2026

Written by Clare Ferguson with Sara Raja.

The 28th regime is a proposed EU-level legal framework that would allow innovative companies to operate across the EU under a single set of rules. Companies would not have to deal with differing regulations across Member States, which would help boost the single market. On Monday, Parliament is set to debate a  legislative-initiative report on the 28th regime from the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI). The report suggests national limited liability companies be able to register as ‘Societas Europaea Unificata’ (S.EU), which would be automatically recognised in all Member States. It recommends a harmonised EU legal framework for corporate law to align national rules across all Member States, while ensuring safeguards for national laws to avoid undermining labour and social laws. It proposes a common digital direct entry point allowing entrepreneurs to establish companies within 48 hours, and harmonised rules on employee financial participation schemes.

On Monday, Parliament is expected to debate a legislative-initiative report from the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) proposing a new directive to protect workers who may become unemployed in the move towards a greener and more digital society. The report calls on the European Commission to create a comprehensive framework to ensure EU countries create jobs in regions where jobs are most likely to disappear. This framework should ensure the development of viable economic alternatives and attract the necessary investment. The report also calls to set certain workplace conditions, including the right to training during working hours, health and safety measures, the right to worker consultation and collective bargaining and stronger protections against unfair dismissal. It also calls for increased support for a just transition in the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework (MFF). Lastly, the proposed directive would require Member States to develop national strategies and business support programmes for small and medium-sized businesses.

Critical medicine shortages and the EU’s growing reliance on external suppliers for critical ingredients pose a threat to EU public health. The proposed ‘critical medicines act’ aims to improve the availability and security of supply of critical medicines in the EU by decreasing dependency on single suppliers and non-EU countries, such as India and China, and improving pharmaceutical manufacturing in the EU. On Monday, Members are scheduled to debate a report from the Committee on Public Health (SANT) regarding the proposed regulation, and set Parliament’s position for trilogue negotiations. The report expands the definition of a ‘strategic project’ to improve EU manufacturing capacity and calls for the creation of a critical medicines security fund within the 2028-2034 MFF and an EU coordination mechanism for national stockpiles and contingency stocks of critical medicines.

Proposed reform of EU air passenger rights to address issues such as delays, cancellations, weak enforcement and unclear rules had been stalled in the Council for over a decade due to disagreements on compensation, extraordinary circumstances and enforcement. Members are now scheduled to consider the reform on Tuesday with a debate on the recommendation from the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) on second reading. The report rejects the Council’s position in favour of higher delay thresholds and reduced compensation, and supports distance-based compensation of €300-€600, a closed list of exemptions, and stronger passenger protections, such as free hand luggage, bans on unfair fees and longer claim deadlines.

On Tuesday, Members are scheduled to consider the 2025 annual implementation reports on common security and defence policy from the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) and on common foreign and security policy from the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET). Both reports identify Russia’s war against Ukraine as a primary threat to the EU and Member States, and call for stronger support for Ukraine to protect European security. They both acknowledge the importance of EU relations with the United States in securing peace in Ukraine, with the SEDE report noting the risks of isolationist US foreign policy and expressing concern at the US government’s threats against Greenland’s sovereignty. The AFET report highlights the current global geopolitical instability and accelerated erosion of democratic norms, stating that the EU’s credibility depends on its ability to act coherently and decisively. It calls for a gradual transition to qualified majority voting for common foreign and security policy decisions without military or defence implications, while encouraging greater use of constructive abstention.

On Tuesday, Members are set to consider a resolution on the AFET committee’s annual report on human rights and democracy in the world. The report aims at informing a post-2027 EU action plan for human rights and democracy, and reiterates Parliament’s call for a stronger plan based on a full review of the current framework, with clear benchmarks, indicators and timelines. It highlights growing threats to human rights and the international system, proposes improvements to EU tools such as human rights dialogues, support for human rights defenders, conditionality in EU trade and international agreements and human rights sanctions. It also stresses the need for earmarked funding for human rights and democracy support in the next MFF, notably through the proposed Global Europe instrument.

The EU is facing a rising drone threat linked to Russian provocations and is boosting drone and counter-drone capabilities. On Thursday, Parliament is scheduled to debate an own-initiative report from the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) setting out a comprehensive strategy to prepare the EU for drone-enabled conflict, calling for the rapid integration of drone and counter-drone capabilities across EU defence planning and stronger protection of civilian infrastructure. It stresses the need to build a robust, autonomous European drone industry, reduce reliance on non-EU suppliers and shift from a primarily regulatory approach to a security model focused on operational capabilities and strategic autonomy.

Quick links to all our publications for this plenary session:
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Schweiz ist auch beteiligt: Ermittler suchen Kopf von Cyber-Bande «Black Basta»

Blick.ch - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:59
Internationale Ermittler, darunter aus der Schweiz, haben Wohnräume in der Ukraine durchsucht. Ziel: die Ransomware-Gruppe «Black Basta». Ihr mutmasslicher russischer Anführer wird per Haftbefehl gesucht.
Categories: Swiss News

EXCLUSIVE: EU mulls tariffs on Chinese hybrid cars

Euractiv.com - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:42
EU industry chief Stéphane Séjourné wants to expand Brussels’ levies on Chinese electric vehicles
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Leser zum Pyrotechnik-Verbot: «Wie lange zögern die anderen Kantone noch?»

Blick.ch - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:41
Seit Crans-Montana ist der Brandschutz wieder verstärkt ein Thema. Drei Kantone haben den Gebrauch von Pyrotechnik in Betrieben verboten. Die Community stellt sich die Frage, was sinnvoller ist: Ein Verbot oder stärkere Kontrolle.
Categories: Swiss News

Am Unglücks-Tag galt seltene Gefahrenstufe: Kestenholz (†50) wurde von der gefährlichsten Lawinenform erfasst

Blick.ch - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:39
Wie das Lawinenbulletin zeigt, herrschte zum Zeitpunkt des tödlichen Lawinenunfalls von Ueli Kestenholz im Lötschental die selten auftretende «grosse Lawinengefahr».
Categories: Swiss News

Gegen höhere Zugangshürden: Zivildienst-Referendum mit 57'000 Unterschriften eingereicht

Blick.ch - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:39
Das Parlament will die Hürden für den Zivildienst erhöhen, dagegen wurden 57'000 Unterschriften eingereicht. Gegner fürchten 40 Prozent weniger Dienstleistende – zur Abstimmung kommt es wohl noch dieses Jahr.
Categories: Swiss News

Internet 7 fois plus rapide en Algérie : le ministre Zerrouki détaille la révolution du très haut débit

Algérie 360 - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:38

Ce jeudi, le ministre de la Poste et des Télécommunications Ali Zerrouki, a réaffirmé devant l’Assemblée populaire nationale (APN) son engagement à renforcer la souveraineté […]

L’article Internet 7 fois plus rapide en Algérie : le ministre Zerrouki détaille la révolution du très haut débit est apparu en premier sur .

Categories: Afrique, Balkan News

Proteinreich und lecker: Rezept mit weniger Kalorien - Gefüllte Eier auf Salat

Blick.ch - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:35
Gefüllte Eier schmecken, gehen aber gerne auf die Hüften. Wie man die kleinen Köstlichkeiten auch figurfreundlicher auf den Teller zaubern kann, findet ihr hier. Unser Rezept ist schnell zubereitet, proteinreich und kalorienarm – perfekt für ein leichtes Mittagessen, das satt macht, ohne zu beschweren. Ideal für alle, die bewusst geniessen und trotzdem nicht auf Geschmack verzichten wollen.
Categories: Swiss News

Press release - EU budget 2028–2034: debate on National and Regional Partnership Plans model

Európa Parlament hírei - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:33
On Monday 19 January, MEPs and Commissioners will discuss proposals for grouping together different EU funds in the next multiannual budget.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Regional Development

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Press release - EU budget 2028–2034: debate on National and Regional Partnership Plans model

European Parliament (News) - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:33
On Monday 19 January, MEPs and Commissioners will discuss proposals for grouping together different EU funds in the next multiannual budget.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Regional Development

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - EU budget 2028–2034: debate on National and Regional Partnership Plans model

European Parliament - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:33
On Monday 19 January, MEPs and Commissioners will discuss proposals for grouping together different EU funds in the next multiannual budget.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Regional Development

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - EU budget 2028–2034: debate on National and Regional Partnership Plans model

Europäisches Parlament (Nachrichten) - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 16:33
On Monday 19 January, MEPs and Commissioners will discuss proposals for grouping together different EU funds in the next multiannual budget.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Regional Development

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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