The Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the federal government are responding to the dramatically decreased cash usage – from 70 percent (2017) to 30 percent (2024) Created: 26.11.2025 17:37
The Future of Energy: 5 Trends Shaping Our Electricity Consumption
The International Energy Agency IEA forecasts electricity demand growth of 40 percent over the next ten years, driven by AI infrastructure, air conditioning, Created: 26.11.2025 13:00
Immigration as a Stability Factor: Federal Council Emphasizes Economic Necessity Despite Complex Challenges
The Swiss government positions immigration as an indispensable economic factor for managing demographic change and skilled labor shortages. With an employment Created: 26.11.2025 12:55
Swiss Fiscal Equalization: Equalization Payments Rise to 6.4 Billion Francs in 2026
Switzerland's fiscal equalization payments will reach a new record level of 6.4 billion francs in 2026—an increase of 227 million francs (+3.7%) compared to Created: 26.11.2025 12:35
Race for Zurich's Mayoral Office: Avdili's Unconventional Election Campaign
FDP politician Përparim Avdili is the first candidate to launch an offensive campaign in the race for Zurich's mayoral office, directly attacking SP candidate Created: 26.11.2025 12:32
FINMA Evaluates Interest Rate Risk Framework: Proven Practice with Optimization Potential
FINMA confirms in its ex-post evaluation that the 2019 circular on interest rate risks in the banking book has fundamentally proven effective. Small and Created: 26.11.2025 12:27
📰 AHV Reform 2030: Federal Council Sets Guidelines
The Federal Council has set the guidelines for the reform of the AHV for the period 2030 to 2040. The aim is to stabilize the financial situation in the long Created: 26.11.2025 12:11
Federal Council Establishes Working Group Against Disinformation
The Swiss Federal Council is establishing an interdepartmental working group to combat state influence operations and disinformation – a direct response to Created: 26.11.2025 12:01
Federal Council Adopts Report on Switzerland's Digital Sovereignty
The Swiss Federal Council adopted a foundational report on digital sovereignty on November 26, 2025, which for the first time defines how Switzerland intends Created: 26.11.2025 11:37
Federal Council Improves Cooperation in Border Management
The Federal Council has decided on targeted measures to improve cooperation between the federal government and the cantons in the area of border management, Created: 26.11.2025 11:29