Switzerland
Ukraine peace summit reveals global differences
The summit was a significant initiative, but was hampered by the absence of many countries, most notably Russia
UkraineSwitzerland will be slow to harden its China position
Swiss neutrality and economic interests have seen Bern become one of Beijing’s closest partners in the West
SwitzerlandSwiss elections show falling support for green parties
Immigration and cost-of-living concerns overshadowed climate politics in Switzerland’s recent elections
EUWar will not significantly alter Swiss neutrality
Switzerland is coming under growing pressure to loosen rules concerning the re-export of military equipment
SwitzerlandLebanon’s Central Bank governor will be replaced
Prosecutors in Lebanon and Europe are investigating alleged financial irregularities by the Central Bank governor
LebanonUK and non-EU financial services trade will grow
Financial services trade between the United Kingdom and non-EU countries is growing as trade with the EU is declining
EUProgress on EU-Swiss deal remains a distance away
Ratification of the EU-Swiss institutional framework agreement continues to face many hurdles in Switzerland
EU2020 will be important for Swiss-EU relations
This year could see resumed efforts to deepen Switzerland’s integration with the EU’s single market
SwitzerlandTighter global money risks exposing banks’ fault lines
Banks have taken risks to maintain profits, but higher rates threaten those exposed to property and low-quality lending
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