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Swiss-EU negotiations now complete
On 20 December 2024, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Bern to conclude the long negotiations between Switzerland and the EU on their future relationship, reported RTS. Photo by
Swiss residential property prices continue to climb
Nov 9, 2024 · Data published this week by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) shows that residential housing has risen in price by 18% since 2019. In the most recent quarter (Q3 2024) it rose 0.7%. Photo by max
Swiss wages set to rise in 2025 - lenews.ch
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Cutting Swiss tax free allowance sparks mixed reactions
Oct 18, 2024 · From 2025, the tax free allowance for goods imported into Switzerland will fall from CHF 300 per person to CHF 150, decided the Federal Council this week. While some, such as Swiss retailers are happy
Federal Council hopes to boost savings with pension change
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Swiss Federal Council’s theme and photo for 2025
Jan 4, 2025 · Every year, Switzerland’s Federal Council publishes a photograph reflecting the theme for the year, which is chosen by the new president. This year’s theme is the unique character of Swiss democracy. From back left to right: Federal Chancellor Viktor Rossi, Federal Councillors Ignazio Cassis ...
Poll shows a majority favours Swiss motorway extension
Oct 11, 2024 · On 24 November 2024, Swiss voters will decide on four proposals. One is whether to endorse a government plan to expand Switzerland's motorway infrastructure in six places. A recent poll suggests a maj
EU and Switzerland aim to conclude negotiations by year end
Nov 29, 2024 · This week, Maros Sefcovic, the vice president of the European Commission, met in Bern with Ignazio Cassis, Switzerland’s foreign minister to progress talks on Switzerland’s future deal with the EU with the aim of concluding negotiations by …
Switzerland’s new president in 2025 - lenews.ch
Dec 27, 2024 · Every year, Switzerland gets a new president. It happens so often that some Swiss people don’t know the name of their head of state. The role of Swiss president doesn’t come with the power of most presidencies. Switzerland’s president is selected from the seven-member Federal Council and the ...