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2026-04-15
According to Group CEO Sergio Ermotti, the Swiss bank UBS is making good progress integrating Credit Suisse, which was acquired three years ago. At the same time, management is working on preparing the bank for the coming decade. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “2025 was another very good year for …
‘No to ten million’ vote – should Switzerland cap its population?
2026-04-14
On June 14, Swiss voters will head to the polls to decide on the “No to ten million” initiative, which seeks to cap immigration. What impact would such a restriction have on the country? How did this initiative come about? The right-wing Swiss People’s Party launched the “No to ten million” immigration initiative, arguing that …
Switzerland freezes CHF687m linked to Maduro’s Venezuelan circle
2026-02-26
Swiss banks are holding CHF687 million in frozen assets originating from Venezuela. These assets belong to individuals associated with the ousted president, Nicolás Maduro. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The online portal tippinpoint was the first to report on these assets. The Swiss government confirmed to the Keystone-SDA news …
Switzerland to ban Russian LNG imports
2026-02-26
Switzerland will impose a complete ban on the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from April 25, 2026. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The measure is part of the European Union’s 19th sanctions package, which Switzerland has adopted. A transitional period until the end of 2026 …
Capture of Nicolás Maduro, US tech dominance, and new vaccination advice
2026-01-07
Welcome to our press review of events in the United States. Every Wednesday I look at how the Swiss media have reported and reacted to three major stories in the US – in politics, finance and science. Venezuela’s strongman leader Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US armed forces in Caracas at the weekend and …
White House hails ‘historic’ tariff deal with Switzerland
2025-11-17
The White House has praised the framework for a ‘historic trade deal’ negotiated with Switzerland. The agreement announced on Friday promises a lower US import tariff rate of 15% for Switzerland – down from 39% – in return for $200 billion in investments by Swiss companies in the US. +Get the most important news from …
US tariff rate cut: Swiss press are upbeat but warn of high cost
2025-11-15
The Swiss media has breathed a collective sigh of relief following the announcement of a framework trade agreement on Friday that includes Washington slashing its tariffs on imported Swiss products to 15% from 39% and a pledge by Swiss companies to invest $200 billion in the US by the end of 2028. But newspaper editorials …
Swiss tech sector feels the squeeze of Trump’s tariffs
2025-11-14
The Swiss tech industry remains under heavy pressure. On top of global political uncertainty and a strong Swiss franc, US tariffs are making life difficult for companies, it was reported on Friday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Turnover rose by 3% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the …
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