AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 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 challenges including AI. Swiss Economy & Business: Zurich is facing a fresh “companies leaving” trend, with firms such as Vontobel and Cembra relocating to lower-tax areas, raising fears of lost tax revenue. Health & Pharma: Novartis has licensed an mRNA autoimmune therapy from China’s Abogen in a deal worth up to $7.8bn, aiming for an “immune reset” approach. Innovation & Industry: VEGA is buying Swiss IoT platform provider Akenza to expand industrial digital offerings. Aviation & Labour: SWISS pilots are escalating pressure in collective-agreement talks, with more than 1,000 Aeropers members signing an open letter. Climate & Water: New reporting highlights how Swiss glaciers are shrinking fast, with record ice loss adding to water-supply risks.
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