Immigration Referendum: Switzerland’s “No to a Switzerland with 10 million!” vote is set to be close, with a farmer, electrician trainee, business leader and hotel manager offering four sharply different takes on land, housing, public services and the need for foreign talent. Local History & Reparations: Yverdon-les-Bains will rename a street after Pauline Buisson, a Black domestic worker born into slavery in Saint-Domingue and brought to the town in 1776—an effort to finally give her legal and social recognition. G7 Disruption in Geneva: With the Evian G7 under tight security, Geneva has closed most border crossings with France, affecting daily life, traffic and even cross-border sports and school routines. Health & Policy: Swiss pharma leaders warn that a population cap could restrict recruitment of skilled workers, putting pressure on the sector that drives much of the country’s exports. Culture & Film: Kyrgyz drama “Kurak,” co-produced with Swiss partners, has been denied a censor certificate at home, forcing it to withdraw from a local festival premiere. Aid Update: Swissaid says it supported nearly 300,000 people in 2025 across emergency and development projects, including food security and agroecology with a focus on rural communities and women.