At a meeting with the economic ministers of German-speaking countries in Zurich on Friday, Swiss president Guy Parmelin urged trade cooperation on the continent. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox European measures should not affect the interlinked supply and value chains. Cooperation and trust must be strengthened among like-minded people - this is urgently needed in view of the geopolitical situation, Parmelin told the media as this year's host of the traditional meeting. + What lies ahead for Switzerland? Economic outlook 2026 The aim was therefore to work together to strengthen Europe's economic security and resilience. Germany's minister of economic affairs, Katherina Reiche, also emphasised the similarities between the four countries, including their values and language. However, agreements should also be concluded with new partners outside of Europe, and she mentioned the Mercosur agreement and the Gulf states as possible partners. "The order of the ...
