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Switzerland: Candidate says he is not too old — FrontPages.eu, October 28, 2026

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Pierre Alain Schnegg, President of the Bern Cantonal Government and a candidate for the Federal Council, has detailed his political views in an interview, including his position on raising the retirement age. He expressed his ambition to become a Federal Councillor, positioning himself as a decisive politician in the ongoing race for Guy Parmelin's seat. In other news, the head of Armasuisse, Urs Loher, defended the Defense Department regarding the F-35 price controversy, asserting that claims of prior clarity are untrue. Meanwhile, Swiss industry is demanding cost relief as electricity and natural gas prices on European exchanges have nearly doubled with no relief in sight. UBS has reported significant profits, with pre-tax earnings of 3.6 billion dollars and a quarterly profit of 2.7 billion US dollars, while also advocating for more favorable equity regulations. Additionally, a new debate on security has been reignited in the La Côte region following the departure of a wealthy expatriate, despite a reported decline in crime statistics.

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Pierre Alain Schnegg, President of the Bern Cantonal Government and a candidate for the Federal Council, has given an interview outlining his political views, including his stance on raising the retirement age, and expressed his determination to become a Federal Councillor.

Tages-Anzeiger: Federal Council Candidate Interview: 'You Can't Always Demand Raising…

A Swiss Federal Council candidate, Pierre Alain Schnegg, is interviewed about his views on raising the retirement age, admitting he previously thought he was too old but now aims to become a Federal Councillor, positioning himself as a decisive politician.

UBS, the largest Swiss bank, has announced significant financial performance, reporting a pre-tax profit of 3.6 billion dollars and a quarterly profit of 2.7 billion US dollars, while continuing to advocate for more favorable equity regulations.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: UBS Achieves Pre-Tax Profit of 3.6 Billion Dollars and Continues to Push for…

The largest Swiss bank is reporting a significant pre-tax profit and is actively advocating for more favorable equity regulations.

watson: UBS Achieves Quarterly Profit of 2.7 Billion US Dollars

The financial institution UBS has reported a quarterly profit amounting to 2.7 billion US dollars.

Armasuisse head Urs Loher has defended the Defense Department concerning the F-35 price debacle, stating that it is untrue to claim the situation was clear in hindsight. He also expressed hopes for looser arms export rules and warned that Switzerland is losing international interest.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Defense Chief Loher on F-35 Price Debacle: 'It's Simply Not True to Claim It…

Armasuisse head Urs Loher defends the Defense Department, hopes for looser arms export rules, and warns that Switzerland is losing international interest.

Energy prices for electricity and natural gas on European exchanges have nearly doubled in a short period, with no relief anticipated, leading Swiss industry to demand cost relief measures.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Electricity and Natural Gas Massively More Expensive on European Market…

Energy prices on European exchanges have nearly doubled in a short time, with no relief in sight, prompting the Swiss industry to demand cost relief.

A wealthy expatriate's departure has reignited a debate on security in the La Côte region, despite crime statistics indicating a decline in burglaries.

Le Temps: Burglaries on the Coast: Departure of Wealthy Expat Revives Security Debate…

Following the departure of a wealthy expatriate, a debate on security has been reignited in the La Côte region, even as crime statistics show a decline.

The Swiss army is moving forward with plans to acquire a substantial new military training ground, potentially twice the size of Zurich.

Blick: Army Seeks Mega Training Ground Twice the Size of Zurich

The army is moving closer to acquiring a large military training ground, potentially twice the size of Zurich.

Two separate fatal incidents have been reported: a mountaineer died after a rockfall on the Matterhorn near Zermatt, and a motorcyclist died after being thrown through the air in Gretzenbach.

20 Minuten: Climber Dies After Rockfall on Matterhorn

A mountaineer has died following a rockfall incident on the Matterhorn near Zermatt.

20 Minuten: Motorcyclist Dies After Being Thrown Through Air

A motorcyclist has died after being violently thrown through the air in Gretzenbach, in the canton of Solothurn.

Geneva continues to draw wealthy individuals from the Middle East, yet concerns are emerging regarding a potential departure of UBS and the assertive authority of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

Le Temps: Geneva Attracts Middle Eastern Fortunes But Fears UBS Departure and an Overly…

While Geneva continues to attract wealthy individuals from the Middle East, concerns are rising about a potential departure of UBS and the assertive power of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

An analysis of the Zurich newspaper market reveals recent turbulences and underlying reasons impacting major publications like Tages-Anzeiger and NZZ.

watson: Analysis: Newspaper Market Zurich - Turbulences at Tagi and NZZ

An analysis of the Zurich newspaper market, detailing recent turbulences and underlying reasons affecting publications like Tages-Anzeiger and NZZ.

Sébastien Travelletti, CEO of Magic Pass, has discussed expansion plans for ski areas following a record-breaking sales performance for the pass.

Blick: Magic Pass CEO Reveals Expansion Plans Amid Sales Record

The CEO of Magic Pass discusses expansion plans for ski areas as the pass achieves a sales record.

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