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Swiss voters to decide four major issues in November

November is set to bring a packed Sunday of referendums

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 Swiss voters will decide on four pressing issues at ballot box at the end of November.

More Swiss steel will be subject to higher duties

Global trade

EU reduces duty-free import quota for Swiss steel

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 Switzerland can now import less steel into the EU duty-free than before.

No breakthrough in the trade dispute – negotiations with the US are ongoing

Trade policy

No breakthrough in Swiss-US trade dispute

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 Washington trade negotiations fail to yield a breakthrough between Switzerland and US.

Peter Spuhler buys land for a new Stadler site in Austria

Global trade

Swiss train manufacturer buys land for new Austrian site

This content was published on Jun 26, 2026 Stadler Rail moves closer to new plant in Austria with the purchase of a 50 hectare plot.

Partners Group is investing 220 million in a Breitling tower in Miami

Partners Group to invest $220 million in Miami Breitling tower

This content was published on Jun 26, 2026 Swiss private equity form Partners Group is to build Miami tower on behalf of watch brand Breitling.

Swatch is seeking damages in its legal dispute with Samsung

Global trade

Swatch seeks $170m trademark damages from Samsung

This content was published on Jun 26, 2026 Swatch seeks $170m in damages in a trademark dispute against South Korean technology giant Samsung.

Global trade

Swiss group supports Gulf oil and gas repairs

This content was published on Jun 23, 2026 It will take months – and in some cases years – to repair the war damage to oil and gas facilities across the Gulf region. Swiss group Sulzer is among the firms involved in the recovery effort.

Patriot missiles will be more expensive and delayed

Global trade

Missile makers jostle to replace Swiss Patriot order

This content was published on Jun 20, 2026 Several weapons manufacturers say they can meet an urgent Swiss need for a long-range air defense system.

Trade policy

More sustainable global trade is possible and Switzerland has a role to play, says report

This content was published on Jun 15, 2026 Switzerland, a major hub for commodities trading, could use its position to influence this sector and steer it towards greater sustainability.

SEF 2026: Parmelin not surprised by announcement of customs duties

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president not surprised by latest US tariff move

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin says new US tariffs on Swiss goods come as no surprise, as talks continue toward a bilateral trade deal.

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