AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWages: Switzerland’s 2026 sectoral minimum wages are set to rise 0.8%, while actual wages covered by collective agreements will increase 0.5%. With inflation forecast at 0.6%, workers covered by those agreements are not expected to gain purchasing power. Foreign Policy: President Guy Parmelin’s visit to Beijing produced an upgraded China-Switzerland trade deal that removes tariffs on more than 99% of imports. Switzerland also reopened its diplomatic office in North Korea, and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis visited Pyongyang for talks. Defence: Parmelin is pressing the US to meet delayed arms commitments as Switzerland weighs European and Israeli alternatives for long-range air defence; the first Patriot components are expected in 2027. At the Ballot Box: Switzerland is preparing a February vote on five proposals, including a plan to shorten the citizenship waiting period.
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