Switzerland is grappling with immigration challenges linked to its economic boom, powered by a low-tax business model that has strained political relations with the European Union. This issue, a major sticking point during previous negotiations, threatens to disrupt ongoing talks with the EU to update trade agreements, as Switzerland seeks to introduce measures...
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Q4 job prospects in Switzerland remain stable
Employment prospects remain stable in the fourth quarter in Switzerland, according to the KOF Swiss Economic Institute. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. The employment outlook in Switzerland will remain stable towards the end of 2024, according to the KOF Swiss Economic...
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Global rankings: where Switzerland gets good marks – and where it could do better
Zurich took second spot behind Vienna in Mercer’s 2023 Quality of Living survey for expatriates, The Swiss city was hailed for its political stability and high-quality infrastructure. Keystone / Gaetan Bally Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Whether it is quality of life,...
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Teck closes sale of B.C. coal mining operations to Swiss giant Glencore after federal approval | CBC News
Teck Resources Ltd. says it has completed the sale of its remaining 77 per cent interest in its steel-making coal business to Glencore PLC. The news comes as no surprise following the announcement last week by the federal government that it had approved the sale of the operation to the Swiss commodities giant. Vancouver-based Teck received $7.3 billion US...
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Swiss job market: cooling down, but labour shortages remain
Jobs available: the Swiss construction sector. Keystone / Cyril Zingaro After several years of acute labour shortages, is the Swiss job market on its way towards a reprieve? Not quite, say analysts. This content was published on July 10, 2024 – 17:22 Domhnall O’Sullivan Originally from Ireland, Domhnall worked in research and writing in a...
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High immigration from Europe reflects strong Swiss employment growth
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the Swiss Trade Union Federation and the Swiss Employers’ Association on Monday presented the 20th report on the free movement of persons accord between Switzerland and the EU, which came into force in 2002. Keystone / Adrian Reusser Around 68,000 people moved to Switzerland from other European countries...
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Pharma firm Takeda to cut up to 120 Swiss jobs
An employee at one of Takeda’s locations in Germany. Keystone/Silas Stein The Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda has announced a reduction of up to 120 jobs at its site in Opfikon. The statutory consultation process is currently underway. This content was published on May 31, 2024 – 12:55 A Takeda spokesperson confirmed a report published in...
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Swiss employment trends positive in 2024
Keystone/Alessandro Della Bella Employment in Switzerland has continued to develop positively in 2024, with more jobs being created in the year’s first quarter. Although the employment indicator fell slightly in terms of outlook, it remains positive. This content was published on May 24, 2024 – 15:01 The number of jobs rose by 1.8% compared to...
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Swiss employment rate rises in first quarter of 2023
The number of employed women in the first quarter of 2024 increased more strongly than the number of employed men, compared to the same quarter last year. Keystone / Gaetan Bally The number of people with jobs in the country rose by 1.4% year-on-year to reach 5.3 million in the first quarter of 2024. This...
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Swiss employment rate rises in first quarter of 2024
The number of employed women in the first quarter of 2024 increased more strongly than the number of employed men, compared to the same quarter last year. Keystone / Gaetan Bally The number of people with jobs in the country rose by 1.4% year-on-year to reach 5.3 million in the first quarter of 2024. This...
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Swiss jobless rate hits 20-year low: all good news?
Buzzing: a coworking space in Zurich. © Keystone / Gaetan Bally Switzerland, like the European Union, has notched up its lowest unemployment rate in decades. How has it managed this, and what does it mean for the economy? This content was published on January 10, 2024 – 17:27 The situation – jobs for everyone? At...