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Swiss Council of States
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UBS faces capital rules and scrutiny over Credit Suisse deal
7 clusters · 36 sources · last updated
Latest: UBS jobs at risk if strict capital rules force relocation
The Swiss Council of States has approved stricter capital requirements for systemically important banks, specifically targeting UBS. In a vote of 33 to 10, the Council rejected a milder compromise and instead mandated th
Swiss labor market and economic policy developments
2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated
Latest: Swiss Federal Council plans normalization of short-time work compensation
In late September 2026, the Swiss Council of States approved a 14-measure wage protection package intended to safeguard domestic labor standards as the country adopts EU law under the Bilateral III framework. A key eleme
Swiss military funding and arms export debates
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Swiss organizations oppose revisions to war materiel export laws
Swiss political and social organizations are engaged in debates regarding military expenditures and arms regulations. Initially, political factions focused on how to finance 1.3 billion francs for military rearmament. Th
Mercosur-EFTA free trade agreement implementation
6 clusters · 47 sources · last updated
Latest: Brazil establishes export quotas for Norway under EFTA agreement
The free trade agreement between the Mercosur bloc and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) has moved toward implementation following legislative and executive actions in Switzerland and Brazil. In Switzerland, th
Switzerland immigration levy proposal
4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated
Latest: Alfred Gantner proposes immigration levy on Swiss firms
A committee of Switzerland’s Council of States has proposed an immigration levy on workers from the European Union. This measure would be triggered only if migration increases sharply following the implementation of Bila
Remote work and labor law developments in Europe
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Remote work trends and legislative updates in Germany and Switzerland
Developments regarding remote work in Germany and Switzerland involve legal rulings, corporate policy shifts, and legislative discussions. In Germany, the Düsseldorf Labor Court ruled that an employer’s mandate for an I
Swiss legislative developments regarding EU relations
2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated
Latest: Switzerland Council of States advances EU bilateral agreement package
The Swiss Council of States has advanced the ‘Bilaterals III’ package, a significant set of agreements intended to stabilize relations with the European Union. This package encompasses critical sectors including free mov
Swiss transit toll planning
2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated
Latest: Swiss Council of States advances EU treaty package
Switzerland is planning to introduce a transit toll for vehicles traveling through the country from one neighboring nation to another without making a significant stay. The Swiss National Council approved the measure in
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