Federal Council candidate changes mind about being too old
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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.