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Bern Sticks with Bear Symbol; New Meat Regulations Approved

3/6/2026

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The cantonal government of Bern decided to keep the Bernese bear's depiction on the coat of arms, following a proposal by Liberal Green parliamentarian Thomas Brönnimann and citing 600-year tradition.
The Swiss House of Representatives approved a motion to better regulate imported meat, addressing concerns over animal transport conditions.
The Aargau cantonal government ruled that private cafés may refuse entry to children under 14, prioritizing economic freedom over discrimination concerns.

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The cantonal government of Bern decided to keep the Bernese bear's depiction on the coat of arms, following a proposal by Liberal Green parliamentarian Thomas Brönnimann and citing 600-year tradition.
The Swiss House of Representatives approved a motion to better regulate imported meat, addressing concerns over animal transport conditions.
The Aargau cantonal government ruled that private cafés may refuse entry to children under 14, prioritizing economic freedom over discrimination concerns.