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Q3: Swiss GDP falls amid global slowdown, tariff shock

Swiss economy shrinks significantly in the third quarter

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 The Swiss economy has felt the full impact of the introduction of 39% US tariffs in August and the slowdown in the global economy.

The average income of Swiss households was CHF 7186 in 2023

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Average Swiss monthly household income in 2023 was CHF7,186

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 The average disposable income of Swiss households was CHF7,186 ($9,040) per month in 2023. It therefore remained stable compared to previous years.

University of Fribourg awards Alain Berset an honorary doctorate

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Alain Berset awarded honorary doctorate by University of Fribourg

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 Alain Berset, former Swiss interior minister, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Fribourg.

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Switzerland secures US tariff rate cut to 15%

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 The United States will cut its tariffs on goods from Switzerland to 15% from 39% under a new framework trade agreement.

Ban on the sale of predatory fish contaminated with Pfas from Lake Zug

Swiss authorities impose ban on sale of PFAS-tainted fish

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 Pike and perch from Lake Zug in central Switzerland are too contaminated by PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals". Their sale or distribution as food is forbidden with immediate effect.

"A very good discussion" on customs duties, says Parmelin

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Swiss economics minister praises ‘very good’ tariff talks with US

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 Economics Minister Guy Parmelin was upbeat on Thursday after his visit to Washington to discuss tariffs.

On November 30, the Swiss will vote on a popular initiative to create a federal inheritance tax aimed at financing climate policy through a new tax on very large estates.

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How Swiss inheritance taxes compare internationally

This content was published on Nov 11, 2025 Switzerland is unusual among OECD countries in having no federal inheritance tax. Instead, the cantons (and some municipalities) set their own rates, which vary widely.

Exports account for more than 70 per cent of Switzerland’s GDP.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland nears deal to cut US tariffs to 15% after business push

This content was published on Nov 11, 2025 Switzerland hopes to reduce levy from 39% after business leaders stepped in to drive the talks forward.

Education

Learning from Switzerland: global delegates explore apprenticeship model

This content was published on Nov 8, 2025 Experts recently travelled to Bern to find out how Swiss apprenticeships work.

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Should Switzerland replace compulsory military service with civic duty for all?

This content was published on Nov 7, 2025 On November 30, the Swiss will vote on an initiative to reform military service. The idea is to introduce compulsory civic service for all Swiss nationals residing in the country. Swissinfo explains what is at stake.

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