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Trump’s tariff threats are ‘a mistake,’ says von der Leyen at WEF
2026-01-20
The additional tariffs proposed by US President Trump are a mistake, declared European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the opening of the World Economic Forum (WEF). She was reacting to the US President’s threats if Greenland was not ceded to him. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “We …
Black Friday losing appeal for Swiss bargain hunters
2025-12-02
Black Friday attracted fewer Swiss bargain hunters than in previous years. Significantly less money was also spent in the days leading up to November 28. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Black Friday, the discount day imported from the United States, seems to have passed its peak in Switzerland. This is …
Swiss drugmakers face mixed fortunes amid Trump’s tariff upheaval
2025-10-08
Pharma giants may escape the worst of the import tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump as they cut drug prices and commit to invest billions in US manufacturing. But Switzerland’s smaller developers face a more uncertain future. More pharma companies are expected to follow in the steps of American giant Pfizer and secure deals …
Over 6,000 apprenticeships remain unfilled in Switzerland
2025-08-17
By mid-August, which is the start of the Swiss school year, some 6,400 apprenticeship vacancies remain, mainly in the construction, catering and machinery industries. This is a quarter fewer than 12 months ago (8,500). +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox These figures, published on Friday by the Yousty apprenticeship platform, show …
Larry Finck and André Hoffmann named interim co-chairs of WEF board
2025-08-16
In a separate statement, the WEF also revealed an investigation commissioned by the board has cleared its founder Klaus Schwab and his wife of accusations made against them by anonymous whistleblowers. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “There is no evidence of serious misconduct on the part of Klaus Schwab. Similarly, …
Swiss economy stagnates in second quarter
2025-08-15
After a strong start to the year, the Swiss economy has slowed considerably. In the second quarter, gross domestic product (GDP) rose by just 0.1% on an adjusted basis compared to the previous quarter. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox A negative trend in industry was offset by growth in the …
Lufthansa mulls importing its future Boeing aircraft via Switzerland
2025-08-14
Lufthansa is considering buying new Boeing aircraft from the United States via Switzerland. This measure could reduce the US trade deficit with Switzerland and thus help the country to avoid punitive customs duties, according to a report in the Tages-Anzeiger. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The order from German airline …
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