Switzerland and the EU

Latest business news about Switzerland and the European Union

• Switzerland country profile

Switzerland undecided on IMF boost — 28 January 2012, 20:26 CET

Switzerland has made no decision on whether to increase its contribution to the International Monetary Fund, the finance ministry said Saturday, stressing that any such funds would come with conditions.

Swiss nuclear shutdown to cost EUR 16.8 billion — 24 November 2011, 11:55 CET

Shutting down Switzerland's five nuclear power stations will cost about 20.7 billion Swiss francs (16.8 billion euros) and take about 20 years, Swiss authorities said on Thursday.

UBS sees billions in assets outflow amid tax deals — 20 November 2011, 11:29 CET

The boss of Swiss banking giant UBS said Sunday that clients could withdraw up to 30 billion francs in assets due to deals between Bern and EU states to regularise untaxed funds hidden in Swiss banks.

EU aiding Greece to dig out unpaid taxes in Swiss banks — 17 November 2011, 16:05 CET

The European Union said Thursday it is helping Greece negotiate with Switzerland in a bid to claw back some the 60 billion euros in unpaid taxes believed to be hidden in Swiss banks.

EU determined to ensure eurozone financial stability — 09 November 2011, 21:43 CET

The European Union is "resolutely determined" to ensure the financial stability of the eurozone, the bloc's President Herman Van Rompuy said on Wednesday.

Kosovo's Thaci will not sue over organ trading report — 03 November 2011, 17:56 CET

Hashim Thaci will not file a legal claim against Swiss politician Dick Marty who wrote a Council of Europe report linking the Kosovo prime minister to organ trafficking in the 1990s, media reported Thursday.

Switzerland denies visa to Mugabe wife — 26 October 2011, 16:38 CET

Switzerland has denied visas to President Robert Mugabe's wife Grace and five top Zimbabwean officials who had planned to attend a technology conference in Geneva, a spokesman said Wednesday.

Swatch confirms part of EU anti-trust probe — 09 August 2011, 00:10 CET

The world's biggest watchmaker Swatch confirmed Monday it was being probed by European anti-trust authorities over claims that several luxury watch producers colluded to stop supplying spare parts to independent repairers.

Switzerland reports five E. coli cases — 08 June 2011, 20:22 CET

Swiss health authorities reported five E. coli bacteria infections on Wednesday which they linked to the outbreak that has killed 25 people, almost exclusively in Germany.

Swiss announce sanctions on Syria — 18 May 2011, 13:17 CET

Switzerland announced new sanctions against Syria on Wednesday, saying that it was following the European Union's lead in imposing an embargo on arms and on equipment used for internal repression.

Swiss lift sanctions against Libyan defector Koussa — 11 May 2011, 23:09 CET

Switzerland said Wednesday it had lifted financial sanctions against former Libyan foreign minister and defector Moussa Koussa following a similar move by the European Union.

Germany vows more labour market checks — 01 May 2011, 19:07 CET

Germany's government sought Sunday to ease fears of a flood of cheap labour as Europe's biggest economy, with Austria, finally scrapped restrictions on workers from eight former communist EU countries.

OSEC Export Step-by-Step guide — 02 February 2010, 20:45 CET

Working on behalf of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, part of Osec’s remit is to act as the official body for promoting Swiss exports, helping SMEs from Switzerland and Liechtenstein get a foothold in international markets.

Switzerland: Economy Overview — 02 February 2010, 13:06 CET

Switzerland is a peaceful, prosperous, and modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world.

Starting a business in Switzerland — 01 February 2010, 21:03 CET

This World Bank site provides information about the procedures and costs associated with starting a business in Switzerland.

EU Delegation to Switzerland — 01 February 2010, 20:59 CET

Contacts of the European Delegation to Switzerland.

Switzerland Investment Climate 2009 — 01 February 2010, 20:49 CET

Switzerland welcomes foreign investment and accords it national treatment. Foreign investment is not hampered by significant barriers.

Switzerland country profile — 06 January 2008, 14:40 CET

Switzerland is the EU’s closest neighbour, not only geographically, but also culturally and economically. It is its second trading partner (services included), after the US and before China. Over 800,000 EU citizens live and work in Switzerland, and many more cross the borders or transit the country on a regular basis.

Switzerland Trade — 04 August 2006, 12:11 CET

Switzerland TradeSearch is a one-stop venue for the business community to search and find manufacturers, producers, exporters and importers.

Swiss companies — 04 August 2006, 12:10 CET

Swiss business directory - index of Swiss Business, Companies, Hotels and Tourism in Switzerland.

Doing Business in Switzerland (HLBI) — 03 August 2006, 22:48 CET

Guide on Switzerland from HLB International, which has produced a series of international booklets on accounting, taxation and company law information.

International Tax and Business Guide Switzerland (Deloitte) — 09 February 2010, 00:05 CET

Country Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation in Switzerland.

Business Environment - Switzerland — 03 August 2006, 22:46 CET

Snapshot of the business environment for the Swiss economy, from the World Bank.