The ten regional cooperatives and Migros Cooperative Federation could merge into one group cooperative. Their boards support the plan, but 2.3 million members will have the final say in 2027.
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Mandatory survivors’ and disability pensions will rise by 2.1%, 1.0% or 1.2%. The start date and the most recent adjustment determine the rate.
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Cement imported from countries with lower carbon costs could face a charge. The Federal Council wants the system activated only if third-country imports rise sharply.
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Seasonally adjusted exports rose to 75 billion francs, while imports reached a nominal record of 61 billion. The trade surplus stood at 14 billion francs.
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In 2025, 681,000 people in Switzerland were self-employed in their main job. Full-time self-employed people work longer hours than employees and are considerably older on average.
AI-generated illustrationThe closure is final after the employee consultation process. The coatings specialist expects to stop operating at the end of November; three apprentices are among those affected.
The proposed WTO agreement is intended to facilitate electronic transactions between 67 members and the agreement runs until the end of January 2027.
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The September index is at −36 points, and the slight change to the previous year is a counter-current assessment of the economy and the budget.
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The Kreuzlinger Trade Union Federation is concerned about the situation of the newspaper industry. Its solidarity applies to employees in delivery, editorial, printing and all other sectors.
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Due to transport bottlenecks on the Rhine and Danube, the Federal Government releases compulsory storage with protein-rich feed.
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In September, 140’480 people were registered unemployed, but compared to August, the number declined, but it increased year-on-year.
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The agreement opens doors. Whether Swiss companies can go through, they decide on tariffs, proofs and reliable partnerships.
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