Cluster: Swiss Identity

New Swiss biometric ID card planned for 2026

The federal government is working on a new Swiss identity card with a chip

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 A biometric Swiss identity card (ID) is expected to be available in Switzerland by the end of 2026. The Federal Office of Police and its federal and cantonal partners are working on a new ID card that features a chip.

Opportunities for social mobility remain high in Switzerland

Demographics

Swiss continue to enjoy high social mobility, study shows

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 Opportunities for upward social mobility have remained intact in Switzerland since the 1980s. Social mobility is exceptionally high by international comparison, a study shows.

UBS launches another billion share buyback programme

Workplace

UBS launches buyback scheme for up to $2 billion in shares

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 UBS is starting a share buyback programme for up to $2 billion (CHF1.6 billion) in shares, in line with a plan approved at its annual general meeting (AGM) in April, the Swiss bank said on Monday.

KOF Director: Customs dispute could cost Switzerland 17.5 billion

Foreign Affairs

Trump tariffs could cost Switzerland CHF17.5bn, economist warns

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 An escalating tariff dispute under Donald Trump's US administration could cost the Swiss economy up to CHF17.5 billion ($22 billion) in 2026, according to KOF economist Jan-Egbert Sturm.

Swiss oddities

Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began

This content was published on Jun 28, 2025 On its 500th anniversary, the worldwide Mennonite movement remembers its Swiss roots.

Swiss Abroad

Consular protection: more and more elderly Swiss are dying abroad

This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 The number of Swiss nationals travelling and living abroad is increasing resulting in more and more consular protection cases.

Vincenzo de Bellis photographed at this year's Art Basel in Basel

Swiss fine arts

Art Basel expands to Qatar despite the drums of war in the Middle East

This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 Art Basel will launch its first Qatar fair in 2026, led by the Italian curator Vincenzo de Bellis, with ambitious plans for the Middle East and North Africa region.

6.4 million loan for the Château de Gruyères voted in Fribourg

Culture

Gruyères castle gets public funds for renovation

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 The Fribourg parliament approved a sum of CHF6.4 million to renovate the ramparts, the walkway and the towers, as well as to replace the exterior lighting.

Swiss position

Patrick Chappatte: ‘The path for satire has been getting narrower’

This content was published on Jun 24, 2025 Patrick Chappatte is one of the most prolific cartoonists. We talked to him about the current state of satire, media and free speech in the world.

Arbitration authority rules in favour of "Sugushäuser" tenants

Demographics

Zurich arbitration authority rules in favour of tenants of ‘Sugus Houses’

This content was published on Jun 23, 2025 A conciliation authority says the terminations of 105 flat leases in the so-called "Sugus Houses" in the centre of Zurich were abusive. The tenants therefore do not have to move out - at least for the time being.

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