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immigration
Recent official figures indicate that immigration to Switzerland is slowing while departures by foreign permanent residents are increasing. Almost 40,000 foreign permanent residents left in the first half of 2026, underscoring a shift in the country’s migration balance.
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Swiss society
Sofia became Switzerland’s most popular girls’ name in 2025, overtaking Emma and Mia, while Noah retained the top position among boys. Regional differences remain notable, with Gabriel leading the boys’ rankings in French-speaking Switzerland.
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Zurich
Zurich has approved the legal framework for a one-year pilot allowing selected shift workers, including police, public transport staff and carers, to work 35 hours a week instead of 42 without a pay cut. The city has not yet decided which department will host the trial.
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inflation
Swiss consumer prices fell 0.1% in July and were only 0.4% higher than a year earlier, leaving Switzerland with one of Europe’s weakest inflation rates. The figures highlight the country’s unusually stable price environment despite global cost pressures.
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Swiss insurance
Swiss insurers reported aggregate profits of CHF24.4 billion in 2025, a 136% increase from the previous year, according to FINMA. Investment gains were a major contributor, while the regulator described the sector’s overall financial position as sound.
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Bern
CSL Behring has completed a restructuring at its Bern site that eliminated just under 10% of jobs, although more than 100 new roles were created during the transformation. The company says the changes are intended to strengthen the site’s long-term competitiveness.
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Switzerland-China relations
Switzerland and China have concluded negotiations to expand their free-trade agreement, with 99.8% of current Swiss exports eventually set to enter China duty-free. The deal also aims to improve market access for Swiss investors and adds provisions on labour and environmental issues.
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Bally
The historic Bally shoe brand faces a deepening crisis, raising concern that its 40,000-piece archive could be lost. A foundation in Schönenwerd is campaigning to preserve the collection and the company’s industrial heritage.
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Vaud
Canton Vaud plans to withdraw emergency assistance from around 40 Ukrainians whose applications for S permits were rejected. The decision has drawn condemnation from political parties and aid organisations, while several appeals remain pending before the cantonal court.
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radicalisation
Swiss armed forces
Zurich
Swiss politics
Graubünden
Holcim
nuclear energy
Schaffhausen
Basel Country
climate change
Economy