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The EU’s increasingly protectionist industrial strategy is creating friction with Switzerland and other closely integrated European partners. This article should examine the risks to Swiss exporters, supply chains and access to the EU single market.
5 days ago · 1 source
digital identity
Switzerland will begin issuing biometric identity cards in November, with chips containing a facial image and two fingerprints. Existing non-biometric cards will remain valid, while the reform is intended to reduce misuse and preserve Swiss citizens’ ability to travel within the European Union.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
European Union
Switzerland is among the countries watching Iceland’s referendum on whether to resume European Union membership talks. A vote in favour could revive debate about which other European states might seek closer ties with the bloc, including implications for Switzerland’s own relationship with the EU.
The Local Switzerland
immigration
A Swiss parliamentary committee is proposing an immigration levy on EU workers if migration rises sharply after the Bilateral Agreements III take effect. The idea would only be activated under specified conditions and is likely to intensify debate over labour mobility and Switzerland’s relationship with the EU.
Le News
European Union
A Council of States committee is proposing an immigration levy on EU workers if migration rises sharply after the Bilateral Agreements III package takes effect. The idea adds a politically sensitive condition to Switzerland’s debate over closer relations with the European Union.
Le News
Travel
The busy summer travel season is under threat as Swiss and European airports warn of significant delays due to the rollout of the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES). This article examines the warnings from industry bodies, advice for travellers from Swiss airports, and the EU's response to the impending travel disruption.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Economy
The European Union has reduced its duty-free import quotas for steel from Switzerland and 11 other partner countries by approximately 33%. The new protective measures, effective July 1, will impact Swiss steel exporters who now face stricter limits and higher tariffs on excess imports.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Politics
As Swiss voters prepare to decide on a controversial initiative to cap the population, the debate intensifies, drawing parallels to Brexit and placing the proposal's backers under scrutiny.
The Local Switzerland · +4 more
Economy
The Swiss steel industry is set to be hit by stricter European Union import rules, which will significantly reduce duty-free volumes and double punitive tariffs, excluding Switzerland from exemptions granted to EEA nations.
SWI swissinfo.ch
WEF
The World Economic Forum in Davos has become a stage for geopolitical conflict, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron publicly denounce US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs over Greenland. Trump is expected to hold a meeting on the contentious issue during the summit.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
finance
SNB and ECB launch feasibility study to connect Swiss and European instant payment systems by 2026
SWI swissinfo.ch
