AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate & Cities: Switzerland’s cities are calling for a national strategy and shared funding to adapt to heatwaves and drought, warning many urban areas were built for weather that no longer exists. Energy Security: Economiesuisse estimates Switzerland will face about CHF4bn in costs to avert winter power shortages over the next two decades, arguing the price is worth it while critics question urgency and alternatives. Heat Insurance Gap: New estimates put Europe’s heatwave losses at about €43bn, but only around €500m is insured—highlighting a widening protection gap for businesses. Water Safety: Switzerland reports roughly 50 drownings each year in lakes and rivers, with officials stressing higher temperatures raise risk. Culture (Locarno): Locarno’s Golden Leopard went to Romanian director Florin Serban’s “You Don’t Belong Here,” with the film also winning youth and distribution awards. Swiss Aid to Ukraine: Switzerland will provide CHF600,000 to help restore Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra after damage from a Russian air strike. Sports (Football): FC Basel hosts Barcelona in a friendly at St. Jakob-Park ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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