Switzerland


Switzerland must withdraw from the Energy Charter
The Energy Charter Treaty protects companies that invest in fossil fuels. A growing number of countries are withdrawing from it, while Switzerland continues to thwart the energy transition.
Latvia goes to arbitration over energy disagreement
A company registered in Switzerland, RSE Holding AG, has initiated an international arbitration proceeding against Latvia claiming that changes effected to the regulatory framework applicable to electricity produced in high-efficiency cogeneration are in breach of European rules.
Swiss court rejects Russia's appeal in Yukos case
Russia must pay $2.6 billion to Yukos Capital after Switzerland's highest court rejected an appeal by Moscow.
Imposing double standards: Why EFTA should not demand an UPOV clause in FTA with Thailand
As part of free trade negotiations with Thailand, EFTA will most likely demand clauses that oblige the Asian country to introduce strict plant variety protection regulations that are in line with UPOV 91
Switzerland keen on closing free trade agreement talks with India
Switzerland advocated for the quick completion of negotiations regarding the free trade agreement between the EFTA and India in a recent meeting held between Swiss federal councillor Ueli Maurer and Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi.
China dismisses Swiss reports of stalled free trade talks
China's commerce ministry has denied talks with Switzerland to update a free trade agreement between both countries are "frozen".
Indonesia, Switzerland sign bilateral investment treaty
Indonesia and Switzerland have signed an investment promotion and protection agreement (P4M) to boost trade and investment between the two countries.
China-Swiss trade talks stall over rights issues – newspapers
Efforts by Switzerland to refresh its free trade agreement with China have stalled as Bern takes a more critical view of Beijing’s human rights record.
President Kenyatta reaffirms Kenya’s commitment to enhancing ties with Switzerland
The Swiss President said Kenya is an attractive destination for investments and trade it serves as a gateway to Eastern and Central African region, and Swiss companies will benefit from the huge market provided by the AfCFTA agreement.
UK starts new post-Brexit trade talks with Switzerland
The UK wants tariff-free trade - now less than half the £35 billion in bilateral trade with Switzerland - to cover its ‘superpower’ services sector.