The Swiss government has initiated a partial revision of the Ordinance on Tobacco Products and Electronic Cigarettes (Tobacco Products Ordinance, TabPV). This Created: 08.12.2025 13:56
The consumer sentiment in Switzerland is at –34 points in November 2025, which is 3 points higher than in November 2024. The sub-indices for the past financial Created: 08.12.2025 12:03
Switzerland is experiencing growth fatigue and has become disconnected from itself. Only a quarter of the Swiss population believes that population growth has Created: 07.12.2025 05:44
The Federal Council has adopted a negotiation mandate for a legally binding trade agreement with the USA. The aim is to make permanent the tariff reductions Created: 05.12.2025 15:42
Switzerland has decided to adopt an EU regulatory amendment that allows for the reintroduction of visa requirements for third countries under certain Created: 05.12.2025 14:28
On 5 December 2025, the Federal Council initiated a consultation on amendments to the VAT Act. Two measures are central: the expansion of platform taxation to Created: 05.12.2025 14:20
The Swiss government has extended the consultation period for the amendment of the Climate Protection Ordinance until March 19, 2026. This adjustment was Created: 05.12.2025 14:00
The Federal Council has extended the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for mutual recognition of conformity assessments with the United Kingdom and integrated Created: 05.12.2025 13:42
The Federal Council is increasing inspection fees for defective products from CHF 200.- to CHF 300.- per hour starting January 1, 2026. This adjustment Created: 05.12.2025 13:16
The Federal Council has adopted revised consumption-steering measures for power shortages and introduced for the first time sector-specific exemptions for Created: 05.12.2025 10:24