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November 2021

News 23.11.2021

Despite supply chain bottlenecks, global trade will remain central to Swiss economy

Disrupted supply chains: A new study analyses its causes and proposes measures to deal with future crises.

October 2021

News 22.10.2021

Supply chain bottlenecks are becoming an economic risk

A survey from economiesuisse shows: The situation concerning supply chain disruption will not normalize any time soon.

Downloads 01.10.2021

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The economiesuisse team promotes the interests of Swiss business at offices in Zurich, Geneva, Lugano, Bern, and Brussels.    

Projektion von Statistiken und Personen, die darüber sprechen

News 01.10.2021

Release of the Swiss cohesion contribution - a step in the right direction

With the release of the second cohesion contribution, Switzerland underlines its commitment to an economically and socially balanced Europe.

June 2021

Media Release 08.06.2021

Swiss economy on the upswing

May 2021

Media Release 26.05.2021

Preserving the advantages of the bilateral path for Switzerland

December 2020

Arbeiter überprüfen Milchflaschen in einem afrikanischen Molkereibetrieb

News 04.12.2020

International trade strengthens sustainable development

Swiss companies abroad play an active role in strengthening sustainable development through trade and investment. 

September 2020

Swiss Flag, in the Background a large EU Flag

Media Release 27.09.2020

Swiss voters reaffirm bilateral path with the European Union

Geschäftsleute schütteln hände über Bürotisch

News 08.09.2020

Financial Dialogue Switzerland – United Kingdom: things are moving forward!

Such a comprehensive financial services agreement CH-UK is not an old hat, but a unique opportunity for the two financial centres.

June 2020

Schweiz und UK Fahnen stehen auf einem Tisch

Media Release 30.06.2020

Switzerland and the United Kingdom send a strong signal for open markets for financial services

On June 30th 2020, Switzerland and the UK signed a joint declaration of intent to further deepen mutual market access for financial services...

News 26.06.2020

Simple, fast and efficient: Swiss COVID-19 bridging credits for companies in need

Through a common effort of the federal government and the Swiss banks, small and micro enterprises have a chance to survive the disastrous impact...

April 2020

Media Release 28.04.2020

Swiss and UK finance industries join forces to urge new model for trade

To overcome the crisis, a strong signal is now necessary for keeping FRPS markets open and deepening cross-border cooperation.

March 2020

Doctor holding a vial that says "covid 19)

News 19.03.2020

Coronavirus: Swiss government declares “extraordinary situation”

In order to slow down the infection rate, Switzerland is in a lock down mode with heavy effects on business and the daily life of all citizens.

Fact sheet 09.03.2020

Digitalisation: A real threat to the future of jobs or subject of a distorted persception?

Read our fact sheet for deep insights on digitalisation and its impact on the labour market.

News 09.03.2020

Digitalisation: A distorted picture of Swiss labour market dynamics

The fear of unemployment caused by digitalisation is constantly increasing – at the same time, job cuts are being more than offset by the creation...

February 2020

Mann mit Schutzmaske steht am Bahnhof vor einer digitalen Anzeigetafel

News 28.02.2020

Coronavirus: its impact on Swiss companies

The Coronavirus COVID-19 is spreading in Switzerland. economiesuisse wants to understand how the virus will affect the economy and has asked...

November 2019

Fact sheet 07.11.2019

Bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU: Very beneficial, but always at stake

This Factsheet presents important facts about the bilateral agreements, such as what agreements they include, their estimated monetary worth,...

September 2019

News 11.09.2019

Popular initiative threatens successful bilateral path

Even though the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU are highly beneficial, they are constantly at stake.

January 2019

News 31.01.2019

Institutional Agreement for Swiss-EU Relations

An assessment of the Institutional Framework Agreement and what it means for the future Swiss-EU Relations

News 18.01.2019

Foreign investment control: a self-defeating policy objective

Governmental supervision for foreign direct investments would be counter-productive for Switzerland’s economic competitiveness.

June 2018

News 08.06.2018

Digitisation of Business – A Reality Check

A conference organized by economiesuisse and the Belgian business federation on the impact of digitization on companies, working conditions and...

News 08.06.2018

Digitisation: a real threat to the future of jobs or just a distorted perception?

Robots and computers taking over the labour market is what most see when asked how modern technology will impact their jobs.

Downloads 05.06.2018

Digitisation of Business: Speakers

Above you find a list of the speakers/moderators. 

Downloads 05.06.2018

Digitisation of Business: Conference Programme

Above you find the conference programme.

April 2018

Downloads 11.04.2018

Brexit: a «moving target» for the Swiss business sector too

Brexit continues to dominate the media and the political agenda in both London and Brussels. With just one year to go before the UK leaves the...

January 2018

Position paper 18.01.2018

Switzerland’s foreign economic strategy → Demands of the economy

Above, you find Switzerland’s foreign economic strategy to download. 

Downloads 17.01.2018

Figures about international market access to download

Current figures about international market access. 

September 2017

22.09.2017

Processing the case « Rastatt » creates an opportunity to tackle the problems that have surfaced.

July 2017

News 28.07.2017

Path is cleared for successful Swiss exporters

On July 28th 2017, Switzerland and the EU updated the agreement on the mutual recognition in relation to conformity assessment. economiesuisse...

January 2017

News 17.01.2017

Confident Partnership with China

China is Switzerland's most important asian trading partner. Chinas president Xi Jinping met with Switzerland's business leaders. During this...

June 2016

News 24.06.2016

Switzerland-Great Britain: the Economic Relations

The most important data concerning the trading relations between Switzerland and the UK.

December 2014

Study 04.12.2014

The Future of European Integration : A Reform Call

This study is the result of a joint initiative from three European business federations:Economiesuisse (Business Federation of Switzerland),...

February 2013

Fact sheet 18.02.2013

mexico and switzerland reaching for the next level

My organisation is committed to strengthening bilateral relations and intensifying trade and investments with a view to securing long-term and...