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Swiss finance minister urges banks to contribute to stability
2026-05-21
In a global context marked by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, Switzerland offers companies something invaluable – stability – but it is also up to them to do their part, said Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Speaking on Thursday in Bern at a symposium on …
Global energy turmoil: how resilient is Switzerland?
2026-05-19
Switzerland produces no oil or gas of its own, yet its emergency fuel reserves could keep the country running for months. This video explores what would happen in the event of a global supply shock – and how disruptions such as a Strait of Hormuz blockade could ripple all the way to Switzerland.
Swiss president labels EU steel tariffs as counterproductive
2026-05-17
Guy Parmelin has expressed his discontent over steel tariffs recently approved by the European Union. Parmelin, who is also economics minister, called the tariffs “unacceptable” in an interview with Swiss public radio SRF on Saturday. Parmelin said he had warned European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of a possible “own goal”. Since Switzerland is …
Formo founder Raffael Wohlgensinger: ‘I set out to make Gruyère cheese, without the cow’
2026-05-10
Swiss entrepreneur Raffael Wohlgensinger wants to shake up the vegan cheese market in Germany. However, the slow EU approval process is making him look to greener pastures such as the US. The son of a Swiss father and a Brazilian mother, Wohlgensinger grew up in a village in the Winterthur area, northeastern Switzerland, and loves …
Empty shop windows hurt attractiveness of Swiss cities
2026-03-30
As online shopping expands at breakneck speed, falling sales are forcing bricks and mortar Swiss retailers to close their doors, particularly in town centres. To bring deserted shop windows back to life, locals and municipalities are taking action. In January, Guillaume “Toto” Morand announced the closure of his funeral home in Geneva after 28 years …
ICRC president urges Switzerland to stand firmly by international law
2026-03-29
The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, has called on Switzerland to reaffirm its full commitment to international law, saying this is the most effective way to safeguard the security of its own population. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “It’s not enough to just …
Swiss home electronics market resumes growth
2026-02-12
Sales in the Swiss home electronics sector rose slightly in 2025 following two years of decline. Market researchers expect the recovery to continue throughout 2026. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swiss home electronics retailers generated sales of CHF5.3 billion in 2025, which corresponds to a year-on-year increase of 1.6%. …
Switzerland launches new vocational training in AI
2026-02-10
The Swiss government is taking new technologies into account in the development of vocational training. It has approved the new profession of artificial intelligence specialist in response to the growing importance of AI in companies. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox An AI business specialist with a federal diploma is a …
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