AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade: Switzerland and its EFTA partners signed a free-trade agreement with Vietnam in Hanoi, opening the way to lower trade barriers and closer economic ties. The deal was signed during Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s visit. Refugee Support: Cantons may be allowed to set lower social assistance for Ukrainian refugees with protection status S. Around 46,000 people could become eligible next year; aid groups warn of social costs. Earthquake: A magnitude-4 tremor near Linthal in canton Glarus was likely felt across Switzerland. Police reported no damage. Drought: A poor truffle harvest in Vaud has pushed market prices up 30%, to CHF1,000 per kilogram. Ukraine War: ETH Zurich analysts say Starlink remains crucial to Ukrainian military communications, with about 50,000 terminals in use in 2025; recent disruptions have raised concerns about the service’s reliability.
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