CHThe article discusses a reported increase in firearm-related crimes in Switzerland in 2025, noting a doubling of attempted murders compared to the previous year and a rise in cases of serious bodily harm. However, legal expert Nora Markwalder cautions against alarm, emphasizing that short-term fluctuations do not necessarily indicate a trend. She points out that completed murders by firearms did not increase in 2025 and highlights a long-term decline since the 1990s, with stabilization in recent years. Markwalder suggests possible factors such as fewer firearms in private households and a shift toward stab weapons rather than guns. She also notes that incidents involving multiple victims, like the recent shooting in Aarau, remain rare.
Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical data alongside balanced commentary from a legal expert who provides historical context and cautions against overreacting. The framing remains neutral, avoiding overtly biased language or selective emphasis on one side of the issue.
