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01/07/2024

Services turnover adjusted for working days fell by 2.6% in April 2024 compared with the same month last year. Only the economic section "Transportati 's

Services turnover adjusted for working days fell by 2.6% in April 2024 compared with the same month last year. Only the economic section

01/07/2024

Turnover adjusted for sales days and holidays fell in the retail sector by 0.3% in nominal terms in May 2024 compared with the previous year. Seasonal #0.3%

Turnover adjusted for sales days and holidays fell in the retail sector by 0.3% in nominal terms in May 2024 compared with the previous year. Seasonally adjusted, nominal turnover remained stable. The

30/06/2024

Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) - check against delivery

Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) - check against delivery

30/06/2024

Address by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) - check against delivery

28/06/2024

Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, together with Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan, will travel to

Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter and Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, together with Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan, will travel to Dushanbe in Tajikistan from 1 to 3 July 2024. The

28/06/2024

To allow for more detailed analysis of the country's territory, two additional spatial divisions are now available. The first of these divides the cou

To allow for more detailed analysis of the country's territory, two additional spatial divisions are now available. The first of these divides the country into 3607 units at a more granular level than

28/06/2024

Tourism expenditure in Switzerland and abroad continued to grow in 2023, surpassing the previous record levels of 2019. Revenue (foreign visitors in S ,

Tourism expenditure in Switzerland and abroad continued to grow in 2023, surpassing the previous record levels of 2019. Revenue (foreign visitors in Switzerland) as reported in the tourism balance of

27/06/2024

Switzerland and the United States signed a new FATCA agreement in Bern on 27 June 2024. Switzerland currently provides financial account data to the U

Switzerland and the United States signed a new FATCA agreement in Bern on 27 June 2024. Switzerland currently provides financial account data to the United States on a unilateral basis. In the future,

27/06/2024

Following the administrative investigation into faulty calculations during the federal elections, the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) describes in a

Following the administrative investigation into faulty calculations during the federal elections, the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) describes in a report how it will implement the recommendations.

26/06/2024

At its meeting on 26 June 2024, the Federal Council took stock of the negotiations with the EU and the internal implementation of the package which ai

At its meeting on 26 June 2024, the Federal Council took stock of the negotiations with the EU and the internal implementation of the package which aims to stabilise and further develop the bilateral

26/06/2024

During its meeting on 26 June 2024, the Federal Council appointed Martin Schlegel as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank. He wi

During its meeting on 26 June 2024, the Federal Council appointed Martin Schlegel as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank. He will succeed Thomas Jordan. Antoine Martin will be V

26/06/2024

The Swiss private sector is to play a key role in Ukraine's recovery. Switzerland's Federal Council plans to make CHF 500 million available over the n

The Swiss private sector is to play a key role in Ukraine's recovery. Switzerland's Federal Council plans to make CHF 500 million available over the next four years to better involve the private secto

26/06/2024

The popular initiative 'Safeguarding Swiss neutrality' (Neutrality Initiative) seeks to enshrine neutrality and its practical application in Switzerla 's #2024

The popular initiative 'Safeguarding Swiss neutrality' (Neutrality Initiative) seeks to enshrine neutrality and its practical application in Switzerland's Federal Constitution. The new constitutional

26/06/2024

In the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration next year, Swit-zerland is taking stock on gender equality. At its meeting on 26 June

In the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration next year, Swit-zerland is taking stock on gender equality. At its meeting on 26 June 2024, the Federal Council adopted a report on thi

26/06/2024

During its meeting on 26 June 2024, the Federal Council took note of the international implementation of the final Basel III standard for banks. The a

During its meeting on 26 June 2024, the Federal Council took note of the international implementation of the final Basel III standard for banks. The amendment to the Capital Adequacy Ordinance (CAO),

26/06/2024

The Federal Council is set to propose legislative amendments to enshrine in law Switzerland's practice, developed over the last two decades, on the re

The Federal Council is set to propose legislative amendments to enshrine in law Switzerland's practice, developed over the last two decades, on the restitution of illicitly acquired assets of foreign

25/06/2024

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has elected former Federal Councillor Alain Berset as its new Secretary General. His term will sta

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has elected former Federal Councillor Alain Berset as its new Secretary General. His term will start on 18 September 2024. The Federal Department of

25/06/2024

The head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, will lead a business and scien -China

The head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, will lead a business and science mission to China from 1 to 5 July. The continua

25/06/2024

Medical products such as ointments or syringes reach their limits when it comes to delivering medication locally – and above all in a controlled man

Medical products such as ointments or syringes reach their limits when it comes to delivering medication locally – and above all in a controlled manner over a longer period of time. Empa researchers

25/06/2024

In his latest activity report, the Commissioner notes that the importance of upholding privacy protection, the transparency principle and the rule of

In his latest activity report, the Commissioner notes that the importance of upholding privacy protection, the transparency principle and the rule of law are often underestimated and therefore not inc

25/06/2024

In 2023, the Confederation spent CHF 2.6 billion undertaking or in support of research and development activities. Compared with the previous year, th

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24/06/2024

The EFTA states and Chile signed the protocol of amendment to modernise the free trade agreement in Geneva on 24 June. Switzerland is thus continuing ,

The EFTA states and Chile signed the protocol of amendment to modernise the free trade agreement in Geneva on 24 June. Switzerland is thus continuing its successful free trade policy and strengthening

24/06/2024

The EFTA states and Chile signed the protocol of amendment to modernise the free trade agreement in Geneva on 24 June. Switzerland is thus continuing

24/06/2024

Vor dem Hintergrund robusten Beschäftigungswachstums und tiefer Arbeitslosigkeit war die Nachfrage nach ausländischen Arbeitskräften im Jahr 2023 h #2023

Vor dem Hintergrund robusten Beschäftigungswachstums und tiefer Arbeitslosigkeit war die Nachfrage nach ausländischen Arbeitskräften im Jahr 2023 hoch. Die Zuwanderung ist dabei auch Folge der demo

24/06/2024

35 years ago, Swiss soldiers were deployed to UNTAG in Namibia. It was the first time that Switzerland had contributed to a UN mission. Over time, the ' #35-Year

35 years ago, Swiss soldiers were deployed to UNTAG in Namibia. It was the first time that Switzerland had contributed to a UN mission. Over time, the Swiss Armed Forces have proven themselves to be a

21/06/2024

Central Switzerland has been at the centre of diplomacy this past week: after the Summit on Peace in Ukraine in the canton of Nidwalden, over 200 repr

Central Switzerland has been at the centre of diplomacy this past week: after the Summit on Peace in Ukraine in the canton of Nidwalden, over 200 representatives of Swiss diplomacy met in the canton o

21/06/2024

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin will preside over the Ministerial Conference of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in Geneva on 24 June. Toget

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin will preside over the Ministerial Conference of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in Geneva on 24 June. Together with the responsible ministers of the EFTA cou

21/06/2024

Employees from integration promotion, social welfare offices and public employment services in the cantons intend to work even more closely together i 's

Employees from integration promotion, social welfare offices and public employment services in the cantons intend to work even more closely together in order to better integrate employable people from

21/06/2024

Employees from integration promotion, social welfare offices and public employment services in the cantons intend to work even more closely together i

20/06/2024

On 20 June 2024 in Zurich, Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter, Head of the Federal Department of Finance (FDF), received her Saudi counterpart, Mo

On 20 June 2024 in Zurich, Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter, Head of the Federal Department of Finance (FDF), received her Saudi counterpart, Mohammed Al Jadaan, for a working visit. The two min