Session recaps · 20. June 2025
Session Recap Summer Session 2025
Both councils 24.046 Proposal of the Federal Council. Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners First, the National Council (draft 1) and then the Council of States (draft 2) approved the drafts assigned to them, thereby supporting the introduction of a transparency register and the introduction of due …
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Session previews · 26. May 2025
Session Preview Summer Session 2025
This is an automated translation. The SwissHoldings Session Preview informs about issues relevant to our association discussed at the summer session 2025. The Preview contains a brief overview of the issues, the current state as well as the recommendations of our association. Session Preview as PDF National Council 23.3224 Institutional Reform of the Competition Commission …
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Editorials · Taxation · 16. May 2025
OECD Minimum Tax: How Donald Trump Is Rewriting the Global Tax Architecture – and How Europe Can Respond
The United States under President Trump is taking a step back from the consensus on the OECD minimum tax and is pursuing its own rules. While Europe adheres to the 15 percent minimum rate, the U.S. is attracting the innovation and profit champions of the future with more attractive tax models. A dangerous imbalance is …
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Press releases · 7. May 2025
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 in the United States makes this clear. Between growing faith in the state, political polarisation and criticism of globalisation, free-market arguments are losing ground. The once self-evident alliance between business and conservative politics no …
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Allgemein · 9. April 2025
SwissHoldings Update April 2025
Every two months, the SwissHoldings Update provides a detailed overview of the matters relevant to our association. Find the update here.
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Allgemein · 27. March 2025
Sustainability Rules: Federal Council Chooses an Internationally Coordinated Approach
This is an automated translation. Last week, the Federal Council decided to wait for regulatory developments in the EU before considering further amendments to Swiss law. SwissHoldings explicitly supports this course of action. This pragmatic approach helps to avoid a ‘Swiss finish’ and ensures that Swiss companies are not confronted with excessive or isolated requirements …
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Session recaps · 21. March 2025
Session Recap Spring Session 2025
Both councils 25.008 Foreign trade policy 2024. Report After the National Council unanimously took note of the report and approved it, the report was also unanimously taken note of and approved by the Council of States. The matter is thus concluded. National Council 24.073 Implementation and financing of the initiative for a 13th AHV pension After the …
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Press releases · Wirtschaft · 17. March 2025
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 the proposal of its committee. SwissHoldings welcomes this decision, which ensures legal certainty and continuity. The implications of the bill for Switzerland as a business location, our understanding of the law …
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Economics · Editorials · 27. February 2025
EU Eases Sustainability Requirements – What Does This Mean For Swiss Companies?
The European Commission proposed far-reaching adjustments to sustainability and supply chain regulations in its ‘Simplification Omnibus’ yesterday. The aim is to reduce bureaucracy and relieve the burden on companies – with savings of up to 6.3 billion euros. Planned changes include reduced reporting requirements, eased liability rules and delayed implementation. For Switzerland, the reform has …
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Session previews · 24. February 2025
Session Preview Spring Session 2025
This is an automated translation. The SwissHoldings Session Preview informs about issues relevant to our association discussed at the spring session 2025. The Preview contains a brief overview of the issues, the current state as well as a recommendations of our association. Session Preview as PDF Overview National Council 24.073 Implementation and financing of the …
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