Six takeaways from Switzerland’s population cap vote
Swiss voters on Sunday rejected a bold move that risked tensions with Brussels: 55% voted against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No to ten million” immigration initiative. Yet the proposal tapped into key public concerns.
A Swiss scientific achievement that’s totally random
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Encryption systems rely on “random” numbers, but conventional computers can’t generate them perfectly. New research at the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich shows that quantum physics can.
Swiss Abroad overwhelmingly reject capping Swiss population
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Swiss voters who live abroad have rejected an initiative to limit the population even more decisively than voters within Switzerland. However, when it came to the reform of civilian service, there was little difference.
Swiss voters send signal in favour of Europe and the economy, say international press
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Swiss voters’ rejection of the “No to ten million” immigration initiative on Sunday has been widely seen abroad as a choice for stability and openness.
Reactions to Swiss ‘No to ten million’ immigration initiative vote
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How are supporters and opponents reacting after Swiss voters rejected the Swiss People’s Party’s “No to ten million” immigration initiative?
More sustainable global trade is possible and Switzerland has a role to play, says report
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Switzerland, a major hub for commodities trading, could use its position to influence this sector and steer it towards greater sustainability.
War threatens Swiss prosperity, warns top economist
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The war in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains and price trends, threatening prosperity in Switzerland, says Jan-Egbert Sturm.
SECO chief says Trump-era tariffs are here to stay
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The head of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) expects US tariffs to persist beyond Donald Trump’s presidency.
Swiss president not surprised by latest US tariff move
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin says new US tariffs on Swiss goods come as no surprise, as talks continue toward a bilateral trade deal.
Swiss business federation rejects US forced labour claims as ‘unfounded’
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While the latest tariff threats from the US would weigh on Swiss firms, Economiesuisse said they were less severe than earlier rounds of tariffs.
Bern sticks with Swiss‑US trade talks despite court ruling on tariffs
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The conclusion of a trade agreement between Switzerland and the United States remains the Federal Council’s top priority, regardless of Thursday’s US court ruling that President Trump’s tariffs are illegal.
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US President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticised Switzerland. Switzerland and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement.
US expected to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs: report
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The United States is preparing to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs of pharma companies that haven’t reached an agreement with the White House, the Financial Times reports.
Switzerland to extend US trade talks beyond March deadline, says Parmelin
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Switzerland will continue negotiating a trade agreement with the US beyond the planned March 31 deadline, Swiss President Guy Parmelin said on Saturday.
Swiss government says new US tariffs will replace old ones
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The new US tariffs do not come on top of the existing measures applicable to each country, the Swiss government said on Wednesday.
