Economists are downgrading their predictions for growth for this year and 2026.
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs says a ‘general climate of uncertainty’ is limiting investment decisions. But it doesn’t believe there will be an escalation in the trade war.
It’s now predicting a growth rate of 1.4% this year – down point 1 percent and a similar fall for 2026 at 1.6%.
It also says it expects a significant slowdown in the United States, but a timid recovery in the EU.
Army lacks equipment
Military experts say the army is lacking essential equipment – and it’s currently unable to respond if necessary.
Parliament demands social media action
Parliament is demanding the government to study the effects of social media on the young and bring in restrictions on its use if necessary.
Calls to keep Nutri-Score
Public health experts are trying to persuade Migros to keep the coloured Nutri-Score label on their products.
Wide Paléo line up hailed
The Paléo Festival has released its line up – and critics are hailing the adventurousness.
Police find arsenal of weapons in apartment
Police say they’ve discovered an arsenal of weapons and explosives at the apartment of the man suspected of planting bombs around Geneva, seemingly in an effort to blackmail the watchmaker Patek Philippe.
Calls for 'Marshall Plan' for Geneva
The fate of Geneva as an international city is under such threat it needs a rescue package like the Marshall Plan that was used to rebuild Europe after the Second World War.
