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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.

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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.

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.

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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

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (December 2025)

24 December 2025

The canton of Fribourg is building a distinctive growth model at the crossroads of industry, luxury and innovation, combining precision manufacturing, advanced technologies and long-term value creation.

Fribourg: where discreet excellence powers high-value industries

17 December 2025

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