AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSwiss Politics: President Guy Parmelin says he will step down from the Federal Council at the end of 2026, after 11 years in government, citing a fast-changing world and new pressures including geopolitics and AI. Ukraine Reconstruction: Switzerland will fund eight projects run by Swiss firms to rebuild Ukraine, with 135m francs targeting energy, public transport and water management. Swiss Business & Markets: Swiss Franc strength and bond-market jitters are in focus as markets react to global rates and the latest jobs data. Trade & Economy: India–EFTA’s first year is reviewed, with Switzerland dominating trade and gold imports rising sharply, while other sectors show mixed early results. Healthcare & Pharma: Novartis signs a licensing deal with China’s Abogen for an mRNA autoimmune therapy worth up to $7.8bn, as Big Pharma leans on Chinese biotech. Corporate Moves: WISeSat.Space, backed by WISeQey, completes its business combination and starts trading on Nasdaq under “SAIQ”. Food & Compliance: An FDA warning letter about Listeria at an Ohio cheese co-op was posted months after it was issued, raising questions on timing and transparency. Trade Flows: Moroccan blueberry exports to Switzerland jump 75% in 2026, reinforcing Switzerland’s reliance on imports. Security & IT: Heimdal expands MSP security distribution across DACH via Elovade.
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