Swiss government rejects Green Party’s solar initiative

On Friday, the government rejected the initiative to make solar compulsory on all new buildings and renovations, arguing that it would constitute an infringement of private property. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The government said it recognised the need for domestic energy production to be significantly expanded. However, the initiative would constitute an infringement of private property and the guarantee of ownership, ministers said in a press release. Its implementation...