Minister MacKinnon to Provide Update on Canada Post Labour Dispute Ottawa, ON – December 13, 2024 – The Honourable Erin MacKinnon, Minister of Labour, will hold a press conference tomorrow to provide an update on the ongoing labour dispute between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The dispute began on October … Read more
SECO: Ordinance on Measures Connected with the Situation in Ukraine Bern, 13 December 2024 – The Federal Council has adopted an ordinance that amends the Ordinance on Measures Connected with the Situation in Ukraine with regard to the possibility of extending the protection status S for persons displaced from Ukraine. It enters into force on … Read more
Export Controls: Federal Council to Continue Internationally Harmonised Control Lists for Dual-Use Goods Date: 13 December 2024 Source: Swiss Confederation Summary: The Swiss Federal Council has decided to continue using internationally harmonised control lists for dual-use goods. Dual-use goods are items that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. The control lists help … Read more
Swiss Confederation Adopts Updated National Action Plan to Support Businesses in Respecting Human Rights (Bern, Switzerland) – On December 13, 2024, the Swiss Federal Council adopted an updated National Action Plan (NAP) to support businesses in respecting human rights. This update marks a significant step forward in the country’s ongoing efforts to promote responsible and … Read more
Federal Council Elects Innosuisse Board for 2025–28 Bern, December 13, 2024 – The Federal Council has elected the Board of Innosuisse for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028. Dr. Tatjana von Steiger was elected as the new President of the Board. The Federal Council also elected the following members to the … Read more
Federal Commission for Scholarships: Philipp Schweighauser elected Bern, 13 December 2024 – The Federal Council has elected Philipp Schweighauser as a member of the Federal Commission for Scholarships for the period 2025-2028. He will take up his post on 1 January 2025. Philipp Schweighauser is a professor of educational sciences at the University of Zurich. … Read more
Press release – EP to establish two new standing and two special committees 13 December 2024 Today, the European Parliament voted in favour of establishing two new standing committees and two special committees. The decision was taken during the Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg. The two new standing committees are the Committee on Artificial Intelligence … Read more
USA and Luxembourg Sign Framework Agreement for Space Resource Exploration Cooperation Luxembourg, December 13, 2024 – The United States and Luxembourg have signed a groundbreaking framework agreement to collaborate on the exploration and utilization of space resources for peaceful purposes. The agreement was signed by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Luxembourg’s Minister for … Read more
Andorra Government Updates Admission Prices for Museums, Monuments, and Exhibition Halls December 13, 2024 The Government of Andorra has announced updated admission prices for museums, monuments, and exhibition halls that are under their management. The new prices will take effect on January 1, 2025. The following table shows the updated admission prices: |Category|Regular Price|Reduced Price| … Read more
Voluntary Contributions Respond to UN Emergency Appeal for the Gaza Strip and World Food Programme Andorra, December 13, 2024 The Government of Andorra has announced voluntary contributions to respond to the United Nations’ emergency appeal for the Gaza Strip and the World Food Programme (WFP). Gaza Strip Emergency Appeal: The Government of Andorra has contributed … Read more