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The Federal Council has established a search committee for the succession of Director Michaela Schärer at the Federal Office for Civil Protection Created: 18.12.2025 15:06

Switzerland signed two status agreements on December 18, 2025 with the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) and Justice Rapid Response Created: 18.12.2025 15:05

Swiss Army Commander Thomas Süssli visits Swiss troops in Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina on 18–19 December 2025 to review peace promotion missions on the Created: 18.12.2025 09:10

Swiss [export](/en/?search=export) economy shows moderate growth signals in November 2025 (+1.6%), while imports are slightly declining (–0.8%). Despite these Created: 18.12.2025 09:09

Switzerland welcomes the strengthening of an inclusive, human rights-based digital governance decided at the UN conference WSIS+20. The renewed focus on Created: 18.12.2025 09:05

Yodeling has been added to the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage – a recognition that goes beyond symbolic value. Federal Councillor Baume-Schneider Created: 18.12.2025 01:07

The EFTA states (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) are negotiating a free trade agreement with India to reduce trade barriers and unlock economic Created: 18.12.2025 01:06

Refinitiv SA is relinquishing its status as a data provider recognized by the Federal Tax Administration ([ESTV](/en/?search=ESTV)) for the classification of Created: 17.12.2025 23:10

Switzerland's social welfare rate remains at a historically low level in 2024 (2.9%), despite an increase in absolute case numbers (+2.5%). The modernization Created: 17.12.2025 20:54

Management Summary – Analysis, background and key takeaways on Clarus News. Created: 17.12.2025 20:45