No class actions for Switzerland: Council of States clearly rejects the bill

This is an automated translation. The introduction of class actions has been discussed in Switzerland for over ten years. Yesterday’s...

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No Class Action Lawsuits: Council of States Committee Opts for Mediation and Ombudsman Procedures

The Legal Affairs Committee of the Council of States voted against introducing class action lawsuits into Swiss law last week....

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General Assembly 2025: Liberalism under pressure – what next?

The liberalism that has long shaped international trade and Swiss economic policy is coming under pressure. A look at recent developments...

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National Council protects our tried-and-tested legal system – No support for class action bill

At its meeting today, the National Council decided by a clear majority not to vote in favour of the class action bill, thereby following...

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Class actions: no outdated instruments for Switzerland

Yesterday, the Legal Committee of the National Council decided against the introduction of class actions in Switzerland with a clear...

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Tax Talks 2024: The minimum tax changes the competition between locations in the long term – what does this mean for Switzerland?

The OECD minimum taxation should ensure that multinational companies pay at least 15% tax on their profits. In Europe, implementation is...

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Press release: Legal Affairs Committee fears new risks with the introduction of class actions

The introduction of class actions has been discussed in Switzerland for over ten years. The National Council’s Legal Affairs...

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Federal Council decides to introduce the OECD minimum tax in 2024

SwissHoldings notes with great concern the Federal Council’s decision to introduce the OECD minimum tax in 2024. The decision is not...

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Press release: SwissHoldings welcomes the Federal Council’s efforts to secure and further develop the successful model of the bilateral approach

The Federal Council today adopted a draft negotiating mandate with the EU for the so-called Bilaterals III. The focus is on the so-called...

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Corporate social responsibility: Swiss companies on track

This is an automated translation. The federal government’s evaluation in the area of business and human rights confirms this: The...

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