Economic growth in Switzerland will likely be lower for the rest of this year than previously forecast.
The Economics Ministry has downgraded its expectations due to the global uncertainty.
It says growth will be more ‘timid’ for the rest of this year and into 2026.
It now expects a 1.3% growth rate, instead of the 1.4% previously forecast for this year and then a sharper slowdown for next year, to 1.2% - not the 1.6% it had originally predicted.
We're all getting used to AI
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people in Switzerland use the internet.
Initiative to limit frontalier jobs rejected by State Council
An initiative launched by the Geneva Citizens Movement to limit state jobs to those who live in the canton has been partially invalidated by the State Council.
New rules for social media plannned
Social media is about to get a lot less lawless in Switzerland.
Pâquis to get a facelift
The City of Geneva has given the green light to greening the Pâquis district.
New overnight train from Basel to Malmö
A new direct night train from Basel to the Swedish city of Malmö is set to roll out in mid-April 2026, if Parliament approves the budget.
Winter tyres compulsory in France from Saturday
From Saturday, winter tyres are compulsory in the neighbouring French departments.
