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- Sanctions ordinances clarifiedOn 25 September 2026 the Federal Council harmonised and clarified financial rules in four sanctions ordinances implementing UN sanctions on terrorist and proliferation financing. International organisations are exempted from reporting and authorisation requirements for certain transactions under the Iran Ordinance.P1
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- Wildfire cooperationAn interpellation asks about EU Civil Protection Mechanism support, European firefighting aircraft and helicopters, cooperation with neighbouring states and access to Copernicus information.P1
- Swiss peatlandsThe postulate calls for an assessment of the carbon and water storage functions of Swiss peatlands.P1
Decisions and next steps
- Requested comparison of peatland measuresThe postulate asks for measures to preserve and, where possible, strengthen peatland carbon and water storage, with comparisons to other measures based on efficiency, effectiveness, feasibility and costs.P1
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