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Roost favourite to take the helm at Sulzer

This content was published on Jan 3, 2000 The Swiss technological giant, Sulzer, has ended its search for a candidate to become its new chairman. Sulzer says it will nominate Ueli Roost (picture) at the company’s annual general meeting in April. If elected, Roost will take over the dual role as chairman and board delegate. Sulzer spokesman, Hans-Casper Ryser, said Roost fulfilled the…

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Government to tackle major policy issues

This content was published on Jan 3, 2000 The Swiss government is expected to tackle a series of major policy issues in the coming months, including Swiss membership of the United Nations, tax reform for middle-income families and nuclear energy legislation. U.N. membership has been a controversial issue for years. Opponents say Switzerland can achieve more by participating in “efficient” U.N. missions, rather…

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President calls for solidarity, courage and optimism

This content was published on Jan 1, 2000 Switzerland is a nation that can be proud of its achievements and should take an active role in helping shape the future both at home and on an international level, Swiss President Adolf Ogi said in his New Year’s message to the nation. Defence Minister Ogi, who will hold the largely ceremonial post of Swiss…

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Kellenberger takes over at helm of ICRC

This content was published on Jan 1, 2000 Jakob Kellenberger, a senior official at the Swiss foreign ministry, formally took over the helm of the Swiss-based International Committee of the Red Cross on January 1st, pledging to make the organisation “as efficient as possible.” “The biggest challenge facing the ICRC is to make the organisation as efficient as possible for the victims who…

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Switzerland calls on new Russian leader to end Chechnya conflict

This content was published on Dec 31, 1999 The Swiss government hailed outgoing Russian President Boris Yeltsin as a guarantor of democracy but said he had also left the country with many problems. It called on the new head Vladimir Putin to end the conflict in Chechnya swiftly. Yeltsin had a secure place in history as Russia’s first democratically elected leader following the…

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Switzerland 1999: Something old, something new

This content was published on Dec 29, 1999 On the threshold of the year 2000, Switzerland has decided to stick to its traditional values and avoid any radical political or economic experiments: In 1999, calls for cabinet reform were rejected, a cautious next step towards Europe was accepted, and the economy slowly picked up. In the realm of politics, 1999 began with the…

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This content was published on Dec 24, 1999

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Swiss parliament endorses national security concept

This content was published on Dec 22, 1999 The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly endorsed the government’s “security through cooperation” programme, and Defence Minister Adolf Ogi urged swift implementation of security measures in 2000. Following a heated four-hour debate, parliamentarians adopted the national security programme with a vote of 114 against 44, despite strong criticism from both the left and the right.…

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Government contributes $266 million to IDA

This content was published on Dec 20, 1999 The Swiss government on Monday said it was contributing SFr420 million ($266 million) to help replenish the funds of the International Development Association, which belongs to the World Bank Group. The contribution is part of the 12th replenishment round for the IDA’s Partnership for Poverty Reduction programme. The IDA says the programme is aimed at…

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This content was published on Dec 17, 1999

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