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Occupational pension plans: Rise in balance sheet total, reduction in underfunding
In 2024, the balance sheet total of Switzerland's 1292 pension funds reached CHF 1220.6 billion (1129.1 billion in the previous year), with a positive net return on investment of 83.7 billion (54.2 billion in the previous year). In addition, value fluctuation reserves increased, and the level of underfunding continued to decline. This is according to the final results of the 2024 Pension Fund Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Geneva Day: Making Multilateralism Work for Humanity in a New Era
Speech by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on the occasion of the Geneva Day at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos – Check against delivery
From Field and Barn to Plate: Agroscope’s New Work Programme Places a Greater Focus on Impact and Practical Benefits
Agroscope’s 2026-2029 Work Programme addresses the most important challenges facing the Swiss agriculture and food sector, and agricultural practitioners in particular. The focus is on six key issues to be addressed by the research institute in 42 research programmes and around 360 projects. Areas such as plant protection, plant breeding, climate-change adaptation and economic efficiency will be strengthened.
New STSB final report (aviation) available
A new final report (aviation) is available on the website of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board STSB.
WEF Opening address
Opening address by President Guy Parmelin, Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Check against delivery.
Polymer cables for MRI applications: No place for metal
Anyone who has ever had to get a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan knows that magnetic and highly conductive materials are a no-go in the tube-shaped scanners. However, for complex diagnoses and medical research, this imaging technique often needs to be combined with other methods that require conductive cables. As part of an Innosuisse project with the Swiss company TI Solutions, researchers at Empa have developed polymer-based cables that function safely and reliably in MRI machines.
Producer and Import Price Index with average annual inflation rate of –1.0% in 2025
The Producer and Import Price Index fell in December 2025 by 0.2% compared with the previous month, reaching 104.3 points (December 2020 = 100). Compared with December 2024, the price level of the whole range of domestic and imported products fell by 1.8%. Average annual inflation stood at –1.0% in 2025. These are the results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Course listings (ICTax)
The Federal Tax Administration has updated the course listings and bonus shares 2025.
A comprehensive energy system model for Switzerland
Energy systems face complicated, long-term challenges with a high degree of uncertainty – and every country’s is different. To explore these challenges and support decision-making, the STEM energy systems model from the Energy Economics Group at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has become an essential tool for guiding the energy transition in Switzerland.
New STSB final report (aviation) available
A new final report (aviation) is available on the website of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board STSB.
Herausforderungen und Chancen für die Schweiz
Referat von Bundespräsident Guy Parmelin Vorsteher des Eidgenössischen Departements für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung, anlässlich der 38. Albisgüetli-Tagung.Zürich, Freitag, 16. Januar 2026
Switzerland held a research workshop on deception technologies together with NATO partners
On 14 and 15 January 2026, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse held a workshop on technologies for military deception together with the NATO Science and Technology Organisation (STO). More than 90 national and international experts from science, industry and defence discussed the current technological status as well as future challenges.