Press release Swiss government finally bans gold imports from Sudan – effectiveness now depends on enforcement Bern/Lausanne, 10 September 2026 – SWISSAID welcomes the fact that the Swiss Federal Council has finally aligned itself with the EU ...
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Bern (ots) - The SNSF rejects the massive budget cuts planned by the Federal Council from 2027. At the same time, it is preparing itself. After close dialogue with all partners, it has decided to cut costs across several funding schemes. The SNSF supports research in Switzerland on behalf of and with funding from the Confederation. As part of relief package 27, the Federal Council is planning to reduce the SNSF's funding ...
Eidgenössisches Nuklearsicherheitsinspektorat ENSI
Brugg (ots) - ENSI assessed the safety condition of the nuclear power plants as good overall for 2024. All reportable events were of minor significance for nuclear safety. This is the conclusion reached by ENSI in its 2024 Oversight Report. In 2024, nuclear power plant operators (NPPs) in Switzerland complied with the approved operating conditions. There were 34 ...
Eidgenössisches Nuklearsicherheitsinspektorat ENSI
Brugg (ots) - ENSI's research projects generate important background principles for oversight, strengthen independent expertise and enable findings that would not be attainable without international cooperation. The 2024 Research and Experience Report is focused on research into earthquake risks, fire propagation in reactors and the health effects of ionising ...
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Bern (ots) - The SNSF invested some 1 billion Swiss francs in research in 2024, but it again had to reject many innovative projects. If the federal government cuts the SNSF's budget, hundreds more are likely to be rejected. How can self-driving cars or care robots be made safer? A research project funded by the SNSF is exploring this question, while another project ...
Zurich (ots) - Swissmem has been in favour of the bilateral approach from the outset. The common understanding relating to the Bilaterals III was already a good basis; further improvements were achieved in the negotiations. At first glance, the important agreement appears advantageous for Switzerland. Swissmem will now analyse the result and expects to give an ...
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Euro Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
Zurich (ots) - The association of the Swiss technology industry is pleased at the Swiss electorate's clear approval of the Electricity Act. It will make a key contribution to a secure, environmentally friendly and economically viable electricity supply, and the companies in the technology industry are counting on it. Swissmem supports the rapid expansion of all CO2-free electricity-generation technologies. However, ...
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Bern (ots) - The Federal Council draft of the Dispatch on the promotion of education, research and innovation (ERI Dispatch) for the period 2025-2028 is strongly influenced by concerns about the overall state of government finances. Thus there will be fewer financial resources available to the ERI sector in 2025 than in the previous year. As a consequence, there is a risk that the level of services will be cut back and ...
Lugano (ots) - Faced with an uncertain geopolitical and economic situation, Cornèr Group's prudent policy and long-held pragmatic approach have once again proven to be winning qualities. Cornèr Group's 72nd financial year closed with revenues reaching CHF 506 million (+16 %) and a net profit of CHF 74.9 million (+41 %). This result allows the Group to further strengthen its capital solidity with its capital ...
Geneva (ots) - In 2022, the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) created important economic, social, and environmental impacts in developing countries. Over 600 companies in SIFEM's investment portfolio supported more than 483,000 jobs, increased their financing for microentrepreneurs by 7% and for ...
swissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz
Bern/Dübendorf (ots) - After some intensive negotiations, the social partners have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement on staff leasing for the next four years. It brings with it a higher minimum wage (+3.2% in 2024) with automatic ...
swissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz
Zurich (ots) - The approval today of the main points of a negotiating position with the EU is a key stage in securing the bilateral approach. The progress made in the exploratory discussions now needs to be utilized quickly - with a negotiating position by the end of the year and an agreement by summer 2024. With regard to wage protection, a negotiated solution is ...
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Bern (ots) - How can economic progress be aligned with social and environmental responsibility? In closing, the National Research Programme "Sustainable Economy" (NRP 73) presents recommendations in this regard. To mark its conclusion, the National Research Programme "Sustainable Economy: resource-efficient, future-oriented, innovative" (NRP 73) is presenting a white paper with recommendations to policymakers for the ...
Zurich (ots) - The business situation in the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) is currently still good. Both sales (+4.9%) and exports (+2.8%) rose in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the previous year. However, the decline in new orders in the first quarter (-4.8%) and the low worldwide Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) indicate considerably ...
SERV Schweizerische Exportrisikoversicherung
Zurich (ots) - Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV conducted a study on the export and employment effects it generates with Offenburg University's Institute for Trade and Innovation (IfTI). The analysis shows that SERV compensates for exporting and financing risks on a large scale, thus creating and preserving up to 21,000 jobs in Switzerland. SERV also makes additional ...