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Guy Parmelin, who holds the rotating Swiss presidency this year, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signed the package of agreements in March.

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Where democracies like Switzerland draw the line on popular votes

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Is it raining harder and harder? Yes, it’s not just your imagination

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Simon de Pury: ‘The art market is ripe for disruption’

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Explainer: Watches win, pharma waits as Swiss-India trade deal turns one

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As big pharma meets AI, new career paths open in Switzerland

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Swiss gas sector views coming winter with concern

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Trump steps up pressure on Switzerland

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This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 US President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticised Switzerland. Switzerland and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement.

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Swiss aviation fuel reserves below mandatory levels

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Swiss fuel reserves lag below regulatory limits in the midst of the Middle East conflict.

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US expected to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs: report

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 The United States is preparing to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs of pharma companies that haven't reached an agreement with the White House, the Financial Times reports.

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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.

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Threat of sanctions could have prevented war in Ukraine, says study

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Swiss study finds early sanctions could have prevented Ukraine war

This content was published on Mar 31, 2026 Swiss study suggests early sanctions on Russia might have averted Ukraine war.

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US circumvents Swiss payment freeze for Patriot air-defence system

This content was published on Mar 26, 2026 The US has been redirecting Swiss payments intended for the F‑35 fighter jet to cover Patriot costs.

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Swiss companies export military equipment worth almost CHF1 billion

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Swiss companies exported military equipment worth CHF950 million last year.

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USA also initiates new investigation against Switzerland after tariff slapdown

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US launches trade investigation against Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 US launches new trade probe into Switzerland and other countries over manufacturing capacity.

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What role should voters play in decisions about major trade deals?

Does popular input boost the legitimacy of big trade agreements? Or are such deals best left to the specialists?

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Feb 26, 2026

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Switzerland balancing neutrality with Ukraine trade

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Switzerland mulls Ukraine trade restriction extension

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 Switzerland mulls extending Ukraine trade restrictions by enshrining emergency powers into law.

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