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20. März 2026

Could direct democracy put the brakes on trade?

At a time when global trade rules are weakening, countries are looking to bolster their exports and diversify their agreements. But Switzerland faces a unique challenge: […]
20. März 2026

Swiss city draws positive results after three years of controlled cannabis sales

Authorities in the city of Basel have drawn a positive interim conclusion following three years of regulated cannabis sales in the city on the Rhine. +Get […]
20. März 2026

Swiss foreign minister to strengthen partnerships on tour of Africa

Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis will visit Angola, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso next week. Discussions with his counterparts will focus on trade and economic […]
19. März 2026

Economists predict a weak economic year for Switzerland

The Swiss government’s expert group expects economic growth of 1% – down from 1.1% forecast in December, according to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). […]