AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade: Switzerland and China signed an upgraded free-trade deal that will eventually remove tariffs on 99.8% of Swiss goods exports to China, while widening access for Swiss firms in services and investment. Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis completed a rare visit to North Korea as Switzerland opened its first diplomatic office there. Defence: Switzerland is weighing Barak MX and SAMP/T NG systems for long-range air defence; the first Patriot components are expected in mid-2027. Separately, reports that Swiss-made parts appear in Russian weapons are renewing scrutiny of export controls. At Home: Switzerland’s climate adaptation plan drew criticism after a record-hot summer, while a housing shortage is leaving many unable to set up their own homes.
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