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Public support for the army, Jamie Dimon’s warnings, and the Artemis II Moon mission
2026-04-08
As several Swiss papers noted this week, it’s hard not to have a sense of awe when looking at some of the photos taken by the Orion spacecraft from the far side of the Moon. It certainly puts the many problems back on Earth in perspective. Welcome to our press review of events in the …
Swiss government announces measures for future food security
2026-02-19
The federal government has set out the broad lines of the future agricultural policy, to be in force from 2030. The aim is to improve Switzerland’s food security. To achieve this, it has set out measures in four areas. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The aim is to reduce …
Swiss favour smartphone payments over cards and cash
2026-02-16
Smartphones have for the first time become the most popular means of payment in Switzerland, ahead of cards and cash, according to a Visa survey. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Some 28% of the Swiss population prefer mobile payment, according to the Visa Payment Monitor 2026. This is closely …
Swiss economic sentiment continues to improve according to KOF barometer
2025-12-30
Expectations for the Swiss economy improved again in December. Following the slight increase in the previous month, the KOF Economic Barometer is rising again somewhat more strongly and has now risen for the fourth month in a row. Specifically, the economic barometer compiled by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute at the Federal Institute of Technology …
Europe races to placate pharma as Trump turns up the pressure
2025-12-29
Tariff deals with the US have bought time but investment momentum is elsewhere. Pharmaceutical companies have long complained Europe spends too little on drugs. It took the arrival of Donald Trump — threatening steep tariffs and accusing European countries of “freeloading” on the US — for the warnings to register. In response to the threats, …
Top Swiss business leaders meet Trump in Washington
2025-11-06
The heads of six large Swiss companies took part in trade talks with United States President Donald Trump in Washington. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The business leaders reaffirmed their conviction that a bilateral trade agreement would significantly strengthen economic exchanges, to the benefit of both countries. + How US …
Swiss to vote on tax and license fee initiatives in March
2025-11-05
Switzerland will vote on four popular initiatives on March 8, including proposals on individual taxation and on financing the national broadcaster SRG. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The government has decided to put all four proposals ready for a vote to the ballot box at the same time, it announced …
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