Latest news in Switzerland? September 13th, 2026

Key developments and updates across Switzerland around mid-September 2026 include:

• Diplomacy & UN Representation: The Federal Council announced preparations for the 81st UN General Assembly opening in New York (September 20–23, 2026), where Swiss representatives will focus on multilateral reforms and the upcoming succession process for the UN leadership. www.admin.ch
• Gotthard Road Tunnel Night Closures: Maintenance work continues through mid-to-late September, requiring regular overnight closures of the Gotthard Road Tunnel on weekdays between 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM, with traffic redirected over mountain passes and alternative routes. Bluewin
• Environmental & Alpine Wildlife Actions: The Canton of Valais is dealing with local wildlife management debates following heavy summer livestock losses, leading to requests for wolf pack culling. Meanwhile, cantonal authorities confirmed the mandated closure and restoration order for the tourist ice cave at the retreating Rhône Glacier. Swissinfo+ 1
• Federal Legal & Structural Reforms: Changes enacted earlier this month continue rollout across the federal apparatus, including an administrative overhaul at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to strengthen resources targeting cybercrime, as well as Bern’s revised cantonal Data Protection Act bringing over a thousand local bodies under cantonal oversight. Swissinfo
• Domestic Politics: Preparations and positioning have begun among federal parties eyeing future Federal Council representation and campaign priorities ahead of upcoming legislative cycles.