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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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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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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Allgemein · Updates · 13. February 2025
SwissHoldings Update Februar 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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Session previews · 25. November 2024
Session Preview Winter Session 2024
This is an automated translation. The SwissHoldings Session Preview informs about issues relevant to our association discussed at the winter session 2024. 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 24.4049 Proposal of the Federal Council. …
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Session recaps · 27. September 2024
Session Recap Autumn Session 2024
National Council 24.009 BRG. Foreign Policy Report 2023 The report shows that, among other things, free trade agreements are of central importance for Switzerland in times of global uncertainty. The National Council has taken note of the report. The business is thus settled. 24.022 BRG. Foreign Policy Strategy 2024–2027 The four thematic priorities defined by …
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Editorials · International Tax Law · 25. September 2024
Underrated, but indispensable for international business: Double Taxation Agreements
Switzerland has currently signed double taxation agreements with over 100 countries. This network is constantly being renewed and expanded. While one occasionally reads about negotiations on free trade agreements, the technical and complicated double taxation agreements are hardly ever in the news. This is surprising given that the group of beneficiaries is much larger. This …
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Session previews · 29. August 2024
Session Preview Autumn Session 2024
This is an automated translation. The SwissHoldings session preview provides information on the issues of the upcoming autumn session from 9 to 27 September, which will be discussed in the National Council and the Council of States. The preview contains a brief overview of the business, the progress to date and the positions of our …
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