Observed Signal · Sep 25, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: admin.ch · Impact: 3/5
Federal Council clarifies its sanctions ordinances
On 25 September, the Federal Council took the decision to harmonise and clarify financial provisions in four sanctions ordinances implementing UN sanctions relating to the financing of terrorism and proliferation. Furthermore, international organisations will henceforth benefit from an exemption from the reporting and authorisation requirements for certain transactions under the Iran Ordinance.
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ZDF Reviews Contract Sanctions Clauses After Criticism
German public broadcaster ZDF announced it is reviewing recently introduced sanction clauses in its contributor contracts after public criticism. The clauses require contributors to confirm they do not collaborate with persons or institutions listed on national or international sanctions lists, including those of the EU, UN and the United States. Critics — including the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) and commentators citing reporting by the Süddeutsche Zeitung — warned the U.S. reference could risk editorial independence. ZDF defended the measure as a routine legal compliance step, noting EU/UN sanctions are legally binding and that ZDF’s international activities can bring U.S. sanctions law into play. ZDF said it is examining whether a graduated approach to sanctions compliance is possible and stressed that independent journalism is not affected, with Intendant Norbert Himmler saying no contributors have been rejected so far.
Switzerland and India strengthen ties in a range of policy areas during presidential visit
On Monday 5 October, President Guy Parmelin met India’s President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other members of the Indian government in New Delhi. Discussions held with Mr Modi focused on economic relations and cooperation in the fields of education and research. Switzerland and India also concluded two agreements, one on migration and one on training exchanges for young professionals.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on Broadband Promotion Act
The Federal Council wants to improve access to high-speed internet in sparsely populated areas. To this end, it adopted the dispatch to Parliament on the Broadband Promotion Act at its meeting on 9 September 2026.
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