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*Under the regional initiative “Work West 4.0” signed into law on 1 April 2026.

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Western Switzerland to enforce a mandatory four-day work week from 2027

1 April 2026

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (March 2026)

1 April 2026

Switzerland has ranked first in the Henley Opportunity Index 2026, scoring 86 out of 100 across six structural drivers of long-term prosperity, further cementing its standing as the world's leading destination for talent, investment, and quality of life.

Switzerland tops the 2026 Henley Opportunity Index

30 March 2026

On 2 March 2026, Switzerland and the European Union signed a broad package of bilateral agreements in Brussels, establishing a modern framework designed to deepen and expand cooperation across trade, health, energy, research, and market access.

Switzerland and the EU sign a comprehensive bilateral agreement package

3 March 2026

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (February 2026)

25 February 2026

Santa Catarina Day was recently hosted in Bern, welcoming a delegation from the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina for a dedicated program focused on innovation, industrial cooperation, and economic development.

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Santa Catarina Day in Bern highlights innovation and industrial cooperation

11 February 2026

Swiss start-ups raised CHF 2.9 billion in 2025, marking a strong recovery in venture capital investment led by ICT and biotech.

Swiss start-ups attract CHF 2.9 billion in 2025 as venture capital rebounds

3 February 2026

Western Switzerland welcomed a delegation from the North Carolina Research Triangle Regional Partnership as part of an in-depth transatlantic exchange focused on innovation, life sciences, and economic development. The visit builds on exchanges initiated the previous year and reflects a shared ambition to strengthen long-term collaboration between two innovation-driven regions.

Western Switzerland welcomes the North Carolina Research Triangle Regional Partnership

3 February 2026

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (January 2026)

30 January 2026

The first stone of the JD7 building has been laid in Neuchâtel, marking a new milestone for the canton’s innovation district and its future microtechnology research infrastructure.

First stone laid for the JD7 building in Neuchâtel

28 January 2026

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