Tag: Vaud
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Sibling Victory in Swiss Inheritance Case After Decades of Manipulation
Background: A family, a will, and shifting fortunes in Vaud In the picturesque canton of Vaud, a family saga began with a simple testament. In 1989, a 67-year-old Vaudoise designated her two children as equal heirs, a setup that seemingly left no room for jealousy or dispute. But the arc of this case would bend…
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He Distorts His Mother’s Legacy, But His Sister Finally Prevails
The Vaud inheritance saga: a decades-long family conflict ends with a sister’s victory A family inheritance dispute in the canton of Vaud stretched over more than two decades, ending with the sister being declared the sole heir. The case began in 1989 when a 67-year-old Vaud resident named two children as equal heirs, ensuring there…
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Vaud Inheritance Case: Sister Wins After Brother’s Influence
Background: A family’s will starts with equal shares In 1989, a Vaudoise woman then 67 years old named her two children as heirs in equal parts, aiming to spare any sibling rivalries. The arrangement appeared straightforward: a balanced bequest that preserved harmony within the family. Shifts in the will and a growing gap between siblings…
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Swiss Politics in Flux: Budget Paralysis, Probes, and e-ID
Global Context: Budget Paralysis and Its Ripple Effects Across the world, budgetary standstills are stirring unease among policymakers and markets. In the United States, a prolonged budget impasse raises the specter of partial government shutdowns and delayed funding for essential services. While the situation plays out far from Swiss shores, it underscores how fiscal gridlock…
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FlowHardware: A 16-year-old Swiss founder reshapes gaming hosting
From setback to startup In the quiet town of Moudon, in the canton of Vaud, a teenage entrepreneur has stitched together a business plan out of frustration and curiosity. Valentin Flückiger, then just 16, launched FlowHardware in 2024 after an extended period of convalescence during which he spent hours testing countless game servers and hosting…
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Valérie Dittli: Vaud Grand Council authorizes criminal proceedings
What happened in Vaud On Tuesday, following a request from the Office of the Attorney General, the Bureau of the Vaud Grand Council authorised the opening of criminal proceedings against Valérie Dittli, a member of the cantonal government. The accusations center on alleged abuse of authority linked to cancellations of tax assessments for wealthy taxpayers…
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Vaud abuse of authority inquiry: Valérie Dittli investigated
Overview: The inquiry request The Prosecutor General of the Canton of Vaud has asked the Bureau of the Grand Council to open an official inquiry into Valérie Dittli, a member of the canton’s government, over allegations of abuse of authority. The case centers on claims that the minister requested the annulment or reduction of tax…
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Suspected Abuse of Authority: Vaud Prosecutor Seeks Inquiry into Valérie Dittli
What happened In the canton of Vaud, a move that could have wide implications for governance, the cantonal Prosecutor General has asked the Grand Council’s office to open an inquiry into Valérie Dittli, a member of the Vaud state government. The case centers on accusations that the minister requested or endorsed changes to tax rulings…
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Suspicions of Abuse of Authority: Vaud AG Seeks Investigation into Valérie Dittli
What happened In the Swiss canton of Vaud, the Office of the Prosecutor General has formally asked the Grand Council’s Bureau to open an investigation into Valérie Dittli, a Vaud state councillor. The inquiry concerns allegations that Dittli used her official authority in relation to requests to overturn or modify tax assessments for wealthy residents.…
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Vaud votes against widening foreigners’ voting rights and updates to electoral quorum
Vaud’s mixed verdict on political rights In the Swiss canton of Vaud, Sunday brought two contrasting votes on political rights. Turnout hovered around 46 percent for both questions. The first proposal to shorten the residency delay that lets foreigners vote and stand for local office was rejected by 54.15 percent of voters. The second proposal…