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Winterthur kämpft in der Liga, aber der Cup bietet Ablenkung. Trainer Zaric zeigt sich vor dem Achtelfinale gegen Lausanne selbstbewusst. Trotz Rückschlägen sieht er genügend Feuer im Team.

Das Basler Münster schliesst während des Weihnachtsmarktes künftig an Wochenenden. Grund seien die vielen Touristinnen und Touristen, «die sich nicht an die Regeln halten», teilte die Kirche am Donnerstag mit. Es sei auch schon zu physischen Übergriffen gekommen.

Die Slowakei bekräftigte auf dem NATO-Außenministertreffen ihr Engagement für humanitäre Hilfe für die Ukraine. Gleichzeitig stellte Bratislava militärische Unterstützung infrage und betonte die Bedeutung künftiger Kommunikationskanäle mit Russland.

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SARAJEVO, 5 December 2024 – Citizen engagement in legislative matters is a cornerstone of democratic governance, fostering cooperation between decision-makers and the public to drive reforms and achieve meaningful change, participants agreed at today’s conference in Sarajevo.

Titled "Parliaments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Citizens: The Path to Successful Partnership – Civic Initiative in Parliaments in Bosnia and Herzegovina," the conference brought together over 60 participants, including representatives from BiH parliaments, international organizations, NGOs, the academic community, and guests from the region.

“Democracy is not static; it is a continuous evolution that requires open communication, transparency, and collaboration between lawmakers and the people they serve,” said Brian Aggeler, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH. He emphasized that citizen engagement is vital to strengthening democratic governance and fostering meaningful reform.

The event highlighted the importance of public consultations and citizens' initiatives, featuring the results of the 2024 survey, ODIHR Guidelines for Better Lawmaking, and best practices shared by representatives from the Republic of Croatia.

One notable achievement was the creation of the Law on Citizens' Initiative and the Protection of Citizens and Activists by the Aarhus Center in BiH. This law was supported by the House of Representatives of the Federation of BiH Parliament in June 2024. However, challenges remain in harmonizing legislation across BiH, as highlighted by Emina Veljović, Executive Director of the Aarhus Center.

“Currently, only Republika Srpska has a Law on Referendum and Citizens' Initiative, which partially regulates this area at the entity level. In the Brčko District, there is no concrete legislative framework, while in the Federation of BiH, rules differ across cantons, cities, and municipalities, often complicating rather than facilitating the implementation of citizens' initiatives,” Veljović explained.

Parliaments, as well as other state institutions and representatives of public authorities, must conduct public campaigns and inform citizens about their rights.

“If we were to conduct a survey and ask citizens how many of them are aware that, with just a few clicks on the internet and a registration on the 'e-consultation' platform, they can actively participate in the process of adopting legal acts and shaping public policies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, I believe the number would be very small,” said Denis Zvizdić, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the BiH Parliamentary Assembly. “These tools are primarily used by civil society organizations for topics of interest to them, and I fully support that. Civil society is a pillar of every democratic society. However, we must not overlook citizens as individuals who also have a broad range of opportunities to engage on issues that matter to them.”

The conference is part of a broader initiative to support BiH authorities and institutions in enhancing citizen participation in decision-making processes at all levels of government.

In der Schweiz ist es gerade eisig kalt. Doch manche Menschen frieren weniger als andere. Wie kommt das? Und kann man die Kälte bekämpfen? Ein Experte gibt Auskunft.

Das Verwaltungsgericht des Kantons Zürich hat eine Beschwerde der Stadt Zürich zu den geplanten Abdeckung zweier historischer Mohren-Inschriften gutgeheissen. Das Baurekursgericht wollte der Stadt die Abdeckung zuvor verbieten.

Aldi Schweiz übertrifft mit den Lohnerhöhungen jene von Migros und Coop für das Jahr 2025. Wie der Discounter im Vergleich abschliesst.

Das nächtliche Läuten der Glocken von Kühen eines nahen Landwirtschaftsbetriebs wird zwei Grundeigentümer im Kanton Freiburg während ihres juristischen Instanzenwegs vorerst weiter begleiten. Das Bundesgericht hat ihren Antrag auf vorsorgliche Massnahmen abgewiesen.

Le gouvernement allemand a présenté la réforme migratoire de l’UE comme une solution à l’immigration irrégulière, mais ses plans pour accélérer sa mise en œuvre semblent voués à l’échec, en raison notamment de la chute du gouvernement.

Im Sommer tauchte ein Video auf, das zeigt, wie Charlotte Dujardin ein Pferd schlägt. Nun ist die Strafe für die dreifache Dressur-Olympiasiegerin bekannt. Sie wird lange gesperrt und muss eine Busse zahlen.

Influencerin und Onlyfans-Model Sophie Rain gibt Einblick in ihre Einnahmen. Ein einzelner Fan zahlte ihr Millionen von Dollar an Trinkgeld. Die enorme Summe löste kontroverse Diskussionen aus.

David Mayer war berühmter als Einstein – zumindest für kurze Zeit. Dies, weil sein Name den KI-Dienst ChatGPT zum Absturz brachte. Jetzt erklärt OpenAI, was zu dem kuriosen Vorfall führte.

La Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale des non-assurés (CASNOS) a lancé un appel urgent à tous les citoyens concernés, les invitant à régulariser leur situation […]

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VALLETTA, 5 December 2024 — “In times of war and multiple crises, the OSCE is needed more than ever as one of the last open channels of communication in Europe,” said OSCE Chair-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta Ian Borg at the opening of the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta today. He reminded the assembled foreign ministers, state secretaries and high-level officials from the 57 OSCE participating States and 11 Partners for Co-operation that the pressing security challenges in the region can only be resolved through diplomacy and political will.

“This Ministerial Council provides us with a vital opportunity to address current threats to our security while strengthening our commitments and taking concrete steps to build a safer and more co-operative future,” emphasized Borg.

In his opening remarks, Borg highlighted how the Maltese Chairpersonship ensured that its priorities - guided by the motto "Strengthening Resilience, Enhancing Security"- remained at the top of the OSCE’s agenda throughout 2024.

In particular, Malta focused on continuing to address Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine and using the OSCE's tools to mitigate its impact on the affected population. Moreover, the Chair conducted intensive negotiations to ensure the functionality and resilience of the Organization, promoting gender equality and strengthening youth involvement in international security.

Reflecting on the difficult context of the Maltese Chairpersonship, Borg underscored the necessity of perseverance to navigate the OSCE through a testing year. He also reminded all participating States of their shared responsibility for the Organization and its relevance for the future.

“For the OSCE to endure, for it to keep serving our communities, it needs to be functional. As participating States, it is our collective duty to equip the OSCE, its field operations, and institutions with the necessary resources, leadership, and agility to fulfil their mandates and respond to existing and emerging security threats,” he said.

“As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, it is imperative that we look to the future with renewed purpose and vision,” said OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Pia Kauma (MP, Finland). “Dialogue remains one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. It is when we are genuinely ready to listen to each other in order to understand all perspectives while remaining anchored in our shared principles and a steadfast commitment to justice, that we can forge a lasting and durable path to peace.

The Ministerial Council will conclude on 6 December. Malta will formally pass the Chairpersonship to Finland at the end of December. Finland will lead the OSCE as Chair in 2025, a year marking the 50th anniversary of the OSCE’s founding document, the Helsinki Final Act.

Updates and outcomes from the Ministerial Council will be shared via the OSCE website and social media channels:

• Twitter/X OSCE: https://x.com/OSCE
• Instagram OSCE: https://www.instagram.com/osceorg

• Twitter/X OSCE Chairpersonship 2024: https://x.com/OSCE24MT 
• Facebook OSCE Chairpersonship 2024: https://www.facebook.com/OSCE24MT/
• LinkedIn OSCE Chairpersonship  https://www.linkedin.com/company/malta-osce24/posts/?feedView=all

Unfall im Morgennebel: In Bergdietikon kollidierten zwei Autos frontal. Beide Fahrer, 21 und 57 Jahre alt, kamen zur Kontrolle ins Spital. Die Herrenbergstrasse war bis 10.15 Uhr gesperrt.

Da dachte man, YB habe diese Seuche überwunden. Doch Captain Ala Camara sieht in Schaffhausen zum zweiten Mal in dieser Saison Rot. YB zum sechsten Mal. So dezimieren sich die verletzungsgeplagten Berner auch noch selber.

In order to keep up with China and the US in the geo-economic race, for Europe there is no way around clean tech. Could Trump even be an opportunity here?

Ein Ehepaar ist wegen der Änderung des Geschlechtseintrags seiner 16-jährigen Tochter im Zivilstandsregister vergeblich ans Bundesgericht gelangt. Das Gericht hält fest: Die Zustimmung der Eltern für eine Änderung des Eintrags zum Geschlecht sei nicht erforderlich.

Schwerer Unfall in Zürich: Ein Fussgänger wurde von einem Tram erfasst. Er wurde dabei lebensbedrohlich verletzt.

Miguel H.* (39), der Pädo-Täter aus dem Thurgau, soll 15 Jahre in den Knast – danach soll er die Schweiz in Richtung Lateinamerika verlassen. Tag zwei des Pädo-Prozesses in Frauenfeld begann mit den Plädoyers der beiden Staatsanwältinnen.