AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoDefense Industry: Europe’s push to expand ammunition production is running into a nitrocellulose crunch, with countries restarting or converting plants and still relying on imports; Switzerland’s Nitrochemie at Wimmis is highlighted as part of the supply chain. US Trade: President Trump says the US will impose new tariffs on drone imports, including 100% on certain drones and 15% on drones/components from the EU and several partners including Switzerland. Swiss Diplomacy: Dr Thomas Oertle has been named Switzerland’s ambassador-designate to Ghana, Benin and Togo, with a background in Swiss cooperation work across Africa and the Middle East. Tourism & Outdoors: Mont Blanc hiking is getting so crowded that French officials are calling for reservations and tighter access rules on popular routes. Cybersecurity: Liechtenstein says it won’t pay ransom after a major data breach hit its registry of foundations and trusts. Local Life: Switzerland is also seeing fresh debate on hot-weather readiness as teachers’ unions warn schools aren’t equipped for summer heat.
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