Switzerland has, effective retroactively as of 14 November 2025, independently reduced import duties on US goods. This unilateral measure – not part of a free Created: 10.12.2025 17:06
📰 Management Summary: US Lowers Additional Tariffs on Swiss Imports
The US has limited its additional tariffs on imports from Switzerland to a maximum of 15%, effective retroactively from November 14, 2025. In return, Created: 10.12.2025 17:03
Guy Parmelin as Federal President 2026: Pragmatism Instead of Polarization
Guy Parmelin was elected Federal President of Switzerland for 2026 for the second time. In his inaugural address, he emphasizes pragmatism over ideology, Created: 10.12.2025 16:59
📰 Management Summary: Social Insurance Statistics SVS and ATSG Annual Report 2025
The Swiss Social Insurance Statistics SVS 2025 and the ATSG Annual Report 2025 have been published by the Federal Social Insurance Office (BSV). These reports Created: 10.12.2025 10:41
Traffic Forecast for Christmas and New Year 2025/2026
The traffic forecast for the Christmas holidays and the 2025/2026 New Year's period indicates that significant traffic restrictions and congestion are expected Created: 10.12.2025 10:36
Summary: Security Policy Talks between Switzerland and Austria
Switzerland and Austria will hold security policy talks on December 11, 2025, in Vienna to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The focus will be on the current Created: 10.12.2025 10:33
Security Policy Dialogue Switzerland-Austria: Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
Switzerland and Austria are intensifying their security policy dialogue through high-level talks between the defense ministries on December 11, 2025 in Vienna. Created: 10.12.2025 10:31
Swiss Parliament Stops FM Shutdown – Return of Analog Radio Uncertain
The Swiss Council of States has narrowly halted (21 to 18 votes) the planned complete shutdown of FM broadcasting by the end of 2026. This means the government Created: 10.12.2025 08:20
UBS Demonstrates Dominance in the Gulf – Ermotti's Strategy for the Financial World
UBS presents itself at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week with an eight-member top delegation as a strategic player in the Middle East and outpaces competing banks in Created: 10.12.2025 08:15
Personnel Policy at FINMA: New Leadership for Insurance Supervision
FINMA is reshuffling its executive management: Hedwig Ulmer Busenhart will take over the leadership of the Insurance Business Division as of April 2026. The Created: 10.12.2025 08:08