Switzerland: Local operations requirement in Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines
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Federal Council closes consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including local operations requirement
On 16 February 2026, the Federal Council closed its consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated content platforms whose services are used by at lea…
SourceFederal Council opened consultation on Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines including local operations requirement
On 29 October 2025, the Federal Council opened a consultation on the Federal Law on Communications Platforms and Search Engines until 16 February 2026. The Law would apply to search engine providers and user-generated content platforms whose service…
SourceSwiss Federal Council announced Bill on regulation of online communication platforms including local operation requirements
On 5 April 2023, the Swiss Federal Council instructed the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) to prepare a draft bill for consultation on the regulation of communication platforms including local operation…
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