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From e-cigarettes to lab devices: surprising facts about Swiss patents

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This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Switzerland is the most innovative country in Europe in terms of patents. The five most exciting points about the latest statistics.

Stricter EU rules on steel imports affect Switzerland

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Switzerland hit by stricter EU steel import rules

This content was published on Apr 14, 2026 Swiss steel industry faces tougher European tariffs after EU tightens import rules.

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Swiss entrepreneurs are staying put in Dubai

This content was published on Apr 11, 2026 Despite the conflict in the region and its impact on investments, Swiss entrepreneurs based in Dubai are determined not to leave.

A third of the world's oil is traded from Geneva

War & peace

Iran war: Switzerland expects bumper tax from oil traders

This content was published on Apr 9, 2026 Geneva and Swiss government expect tax windfall from commodity traders as oil prices soar.

International Geneva

Iran-US: the stakes of disruption at Hormuz for Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 8, 2026 The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut for over a month. What has this meant for Switzerland, lynchpin of global trade and humanitarian aid flows?

After a month of war, prices in Switzerland have risen by between 10 and 22 per cent

Global trade

Iran war impacts Swiss fuel pumps, tourism and economy

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Swiss fuel prices, tourism and its financial sector are feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict.

The European Parliament wants to ratify the Switzerland-EU agreement this year

Foreign Affairs

European parliament wants to ratify Swiss agreement this year

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Brussels intends to swiftly ratify Switzerland-EU bilateral agreement.

Federal Council facilitates egg imports due to rising demand

Global trade

Switzerland eases egg import restrictions to meet rising demand

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Swiss government allows extra 240 million egg imports with reduced tariffs

Opinion

Trade policy

What Switzerland can do on trade policy amid global geopolitical tensions

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Despite everything, Switzerland should stick to the WTO rules and conclude further trade agreements, argues Henri Gétaz.

Energy transition

Switzerland faces a steep energy bill due to the Middle East conflict

This content was published on Mar 30, 2026 The additional energy costs could amount to nearly CHF5 billion ($6.3 billion) per year, according to a researcher.

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