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IMF conducts first Article IV consultation in Liechtenstein
Vaduz (ots) - From 7 to 20 January 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) conducted the first of its Article IV consultations in Liechtenstein, which will now take place annually. Over the course of these two weeks, IMF economists and representatives of Liechtenstein's Constituency held numerous discussions with public authorities, organisations, and companies in the country to familiarise themselves with and assess ...
mehrAffirmation of highest rating of AAA with a stable outlook for Liechtenstein
Vaduz (ots) - As part of the semi-annual review of Liechtenstein's country rating, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings affirmed the highest rating of AAA with a stable outlook in its research update of 25 November 2024. According to the rating agency's report, the retention of the highest rating reflects Liechtenstein's healthy financial position ...
mehrswissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz
Additional government regulation of temporary work is counterproductive / A regulatory impact assessment shows that staff leasing functions efficiently
Dübendorf (ots) - Restrictions on temporary work quickly become a boomerang. This has been highlighted by a regulatory impact assessment conducted by Swiss Economics on behalf of the industry association swissstaffing, which evaluates the impact of ...
Ein DokumentmehrGovernment adopts statement on the Law implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets
Vaduz (ots) - In its meeting on 5 November 2024, the Government adopted its statement on the enactment of a Law implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets and amending other laws. It also adopted amendments to the Due Diligence Act implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1113 on information ...
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2Europe's politics come to life in the regions / What does the EU actually do in my region?
mehrLiechtenstein and the United States take their bilateral cooperation to a new level
Vaduz (ots) - The first Strategic and Economic Partnership Dialogue between Liechtenstein and the United States took place in Washington D.C. on 22 October. The talks centred on economic and security policy cooperation between the two countries. The new dialogue format is the result of several years of intensive and close cooperation between the two countries. The ...
mehrPress release from the Princely House
Vaduz (ots) - H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince and H.R.H. the Hereditary Princess von und zu Liechtenstein are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Princess Marie Caroline to Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer. Leopoldo is the eldest son of Francisco and Sofia Maduro Vollmer, born Vollmer de Marcellus, and he was born in Caracas on 28 October 1990. He studied first at the Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola in Caracas, and ...
mehrPrime Minister Daniel Risch signs IMF agreement in Washington DC
Vaduz (ots) - On Monday, 21 October 2024, Prime Minister Daniel Risch signed the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington DC. The signing took place one month after the referendum in Liechtenstein was held, in which 55.8% of voters supported joining the IMF. In his speech, Prime Minister Daniel Risch highlighted the importance of the accession: "Joining the IMF as its 191st member is undoubtedly ...
mehrElection integrity at stake: Report highlights governance issues in the US
mehrTunisia's struggling economy puts democracy at risk, study finds
mehrReport and motion on the new EEA Financial Mechanism
Vaduz (ots) - The EEA Financial Mechanism promotes economic and social balance within the European Economic Area (EEA). Following the conclusion of negotiations on the new 2021-2028 mechanism at the end of last year, the Government has now adopted the report and motion for submission to the Liechtenstein Parliament. As a member of the EEA, Liechtenstein - together with its EEA/EFTA partners Norway and Iceland - has ...
mehrAnother franc appreciation shock - SNB and politicians called on to act
Zurich (ots) - After a breather, the Swiss franc has appreciated again sharply against the euro since mid-July. The temporary strength of the Swiss currency had already had a major impact on Switzerland's technology sector (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) at the end of last year. This renewed exacerbation has come at a ...
mehrThe Government adopts reports and motions on the redesign of supervisory law for banks and investment firms
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 9 July 2024, the Government adopted several reports and motions on the redesign of the supervisory law governing banks and investment firms. These reports and motions on a comprehensive revision of the Banking Act (BankG) and the creation of a new Investment Services Act (WPDG), ...
mehrThe Government adopts report and motion on amendment of the AEOI Act, the FATCA Act, and other laws
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 9 July 2024, the Government adopted its report and motion on amendment of the Law on the International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOI Act), the Law on Implementation of the FATCA Agreement between the Principality of Liechtenstein and the United States of America (FATCA Act), the Law on the Agreement between ...
mehrExtension of strategic gas reserve
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 9 July 2024, the Government approved the Report and Motion of the Government on extension of the interest-free loan to Liechtenstein Wärme - the establishment responsible for Liechtenstein's natural gas supply - to maintain the country's strategic gas reserve. Pursuant to the Ordinance of 29 June 2022 on Securing the Supply of Natural Gas in the Event of a Serious Shortage (Natural Gas Supply Security Ordinance, EVSV), Liechtenstein Wärme ...
mehrPolitical uncertainty consumes France as country prepares for run-off vote
mehrNext UK government must address 'long-term scars' of Brexit and austerity – study
mehrSwissmem welcomes the clear YES to the Electricity Act
Zurich (ots) - The association of the Swiss technology industry is pleased at the Swiss electorate's clear approval of the Electricity Act. It will make a key contribution to a secure, environmentally friendly and economically viable electricity supply, and the companies in the technology industry are counting on it. Swissmem supports the rapid expansion of all CO2-free electricity-generation technologies. However, ...
mehrResearchers: The future of democracy is on the ballot in Europe
mehrLiechtenstein's AAA rating affirmed
Vaduz (ots) - After concluding its rating process, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings affirmed Liechtenstein's country rating in its research update of 27 May 2024 with the highest rating, AAA, and a stable outlook. In its report affirming the rating, S&P Global Ratings cites the very positive result of the national accounts and the strong fiscal position of the country's public budgets. The stable outlook ...
mehrMost of the world is living under eroding democratic accountability
mehrLiechtenstein's Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni visits the United States
Vaduz (ots) - From April 29 to May 2, Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni, who is Liechtenstein's Minister of Home Affairs, Economy and Environment, visited the US. In Washington, DC she held bilateral talks on Liechtenstein - US economic relations. The US is one of Liechtenstein's most important economic and trading partners with Liechtenstein companies providing ...
mehrReport: BRICS+ likely new counterpoint to G7-led geopolitical order
mehrSahel elites must move away from 'zero-sum' policies, report urges
mehrBilaterals III: Swissmem welcomes decision on negotiating position
Zurich (ots) - Following significant progress in the exploratory discussions, the Federal Council today adopted its position for negotiations with the EU. The time is ripe for securing and further developing the success of the bilateral approach: Swissmem supports the Bilaterals III negotiating package. The association for the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related ...
mehrswissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz
Press Release by the Social Partners of the CBA on Staff Leasing / Higher Minimum Wage for Temporary Workers: The Biggest Collective Bargaining Agreement in Switzerland Has Been Renewed for Four Years
Bern/Dübendorf (ots) - After some intensive negotiations, the social partners have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement on staff leasing for the next four years. It brings with it a higher minimum wage (+3.2% in 2024) with automatic ...
Ein DokumentmehrSwissmem supports key step to securing bilateral agreements
Zurich (ots) - Swissmem welcomes today's decisions by the Federal Council: The completion of the exploratory discussions with the EU and the agreement to draft the negotiating position are key milestones in securing the success of the bilateral approach. The Federal Council did not allow itself to get distracted by disruptive actions. The task now is to translate the progress made into successful negotiations in 2024. ...
mehrLiechtenstein and Italy sign double taxation agreement
Vaduz (ots) - In a virtual signing ceremony on 12 July 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Daniel Risch and Italian Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Giancarlo Giorgetti signed the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Liechtenstein and Italy. The DTA will enter into force once the domestic legislative process is complete. This successful signing of the DTA - which had already been initialled in 2019 - ...
mehrSecuring the bilateral approach: Swissmem welcomes the Federal Council's decision
Zurich (ots) - The approval today of the main points of a negotiating position with the EU is a key stage in securing the bilateral approach. The progress made in the exploratory discussions now needs to be utilized quickly - with a negotiating position by the end of the year and an agreement by summer 2024. With regard to wage protection, a negotiated solution is ...
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