Flexible approaches in an unstable world: Federal Council adopts Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy 2025–28

At its meeting on 22 May 2024, the Federal Council adopted the Dispatch on the…

Ordinance in relation to the situation in Moldova

On 21 May 2024, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs EAER has amended the annex…

Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against Somalia

The UN sanctions committee has amended the list of sanctioned individuals, companies and organizations. The…

Grid-friendly energy supply for buildings: Buffering peak loads with hydrogen

The chilly winter days drive up electricity demand in the building sector – especially when…

COMCO obtains low interchange fees for Mastercard debit cards

Payments with debit cards are charged with fees, such as the interchange fee. COMCO settles…

Platform for future healthcare innovations: Health Innovation Hub opens at Switzerland Innovation Park East

With the opening of the Health Innovation Hub, Switzerland Innovation Park East is laying the…

GDP flash for the first quarter of 2024: Swiss economy sees below-average growth

SECO is now publishing an early estimate of Switzerland's quarterly real GDP around 45 days…

Four ponds, 100 square metres, diverse and fluctuating: where amphibians feel at home

Number, size, surroundings and water level: for the first time, there are quantitative scientific recommendations…

New Innosuisse director appointed

The new director of Innosuisse is Dominique Gruhl-Bégin. The Federal Council approved her appointment by…

Federal Council appoints Liliana de Sá Kirchknopf as Switzerland’s Executive Director at the EBRD

On 15 May, the Federal Council appointed Liliana de Sá Kirchknopf, currently head of Private…