Switzerland lags as Europe rushes to renewables amid Iran war
As the Iran war pushes up fuel costs, households across Europe are turning to solar panels, heat pumps and electric cars. In Switzerland, residents face hurdles on the path to renewable energy.
From Covid to Hormuz, what has Switzerland learned about drug shortages?
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While immediate drug shortages aren’t expected, experts say the Middle East conflict could impact medicine availability in Switzerland.
How Nestlé’s pioneering China business fell into disarray
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Chinese distributors are chasing the Swiss giant for refunds after it allegedly oversupplied the market as demand dropped.
War in outer space is coming: Why Switzerland should play a role
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The risk of military escalation in space is growing. Switzerland should take a stance on this issue, writes Clémence Piorier.
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Strict capital requirements for UBS: Switzerland no longer wants to bail out foreign subsidiaries in the event of a collapse.
Does Switzerland monitor its honorary consuls adequately?
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Honorary consuls represent Switzerland and are deeply embedded in local networks. But this also means they can face potential conflicts of interest.
Why Switzerland joined Trump-friendly FIFA to fund mini pitches in Palestine
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Switzerland and FIFA are building mini pitches for children in Palestine, despite continued violence and humanitarians struggling to meet people’s basic needs.
Ice hockey World Cup cushions Zurich hotel losses resulting from Middle East conflict
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The Ice Hockey World Championships are helping Zurich hotels to cushion the loss of overnight stays caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
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Despite the conflict in the region and its impact on investments, Swiss entrepreneurs based in Dubai are determined not to leave.
US expected to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs: report
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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.
Switzerland to extend US trade talks beyond March deadline, says Parmelin
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Switzerland will continue negotiating a trade agreement with the US beyond the planned March 31 deadline, Swiss President Guy Parmelin said on Saturday.
Swiss government says new US tariffs will replace old ones
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The new US tariffs do not come on top of the existing measures applicable to each country, the Swiss government said on Wednesday.
‘We’ll have to live with US tariffs,’ warns SECO head
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The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is calling for patience after the US Supreme Court ruled that some of the US tariffs were illegal.
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Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 15% global tariff is not fundamentally affecting Swiss exporters, say some analysts. Others believe companies are still in limbo.
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As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For Switzerland, this could come with an added complication: the ballot box.
Trump repeats claim that Switzerland ‘rips off the United States’
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US President Donald Trump told Fox Business that countries such as Switzerland prosper because “we allow them to rip us off”.
