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The dramatic freezing of Ferdinand Marcos’s assets in Switzerland
2026-03-24
Forty years ago Switzerland froze the assets of toppled Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos under dramatic circumstances. This move marked a turning point in how Switzerland deals with assets belonging to politically exposed people. March 24, 1986, started as a quiet day in Bern. It was a Monday, and the Swiss parliament’s spring session had just …
Spring session wrap: parliament spares Swiss Abroad services from budget cuts
2026-03-23
The Swiss government’s austerity package has been streamlined considerably by parliament. Federal funds for services linked to the Swiss Abroad have been spared. A big chunk of parliament’s spring session was dedicated to the government’s austerity package 27. The government wanted to save up to CHF3 billion ($3.8 billion) per year to comply with the …
Parliament approves transit tax across Switzerland
2026-03-20
A transit tax will be introduced for road traffic that crosses Switzerland without stopping. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox On Thursday the House of Representatives approved a Senate motion to this effect by 173 votes to 13, against the advice of the government. The tax, proposed by Ticino parliamentarian Marco …
Swiss farmers hold greater sway than ever
2026-02-01
Important political decisions lie ahead for Swiss agriculture, and the farmers hold many trump cards. Rarely has their position been as strong as it is today, according to an analysis by Swissinfo’s politics correspondent. Economics Minister Guy Parmelin is a winegrower. This year he also holds the rotating Swiss presidency, and he hopes to use …
Swiss parliamentary committee blasts supervision of military tech firm
2026-01-30
The Control Committee of the Swiss Senate has identified several shortcomings in the federal government’s management of arms manufacturer RUAG MRO. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox It criticised the handling of a whistleblower report and late compliance requirements. + Switzerland eases arms export rules as industry shunned by Europe …
Seven new Swiss grape varieties make their debuts
2026-01-29
Switzerland has bred seven new grape varieties that are resistant to the most important fungal diseases and have a high oenological quality. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Agroscope, the Swiss centre of excellence for agricultural research, presented the new varieties as the fruits of 17 years of breeding work. …
Swiss interest rates remain at 0%
2025-12-11
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has left its key interest rate unchanged at zero percent. This level is unlikely to change significantly in the foreseeable future. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the SNB, the current key interest rate supports economic growth, meaning it is expansionary. At the same …
Swatch confirms Italian competition probe
2025-12-10
Swatch Group says that the Italian competition authority (AGCM) had carried out inspections at the company’s premises in Italy. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swatch confirmed to AWP that the AGCM suspects the Biel-based watchmaker of engaging in anti-competitive practices. In particular, investigators suspect Swatch Group of imposing sales prices …
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