Taxonomy: Implementing Jurisdiction - Switzerland
Switzerland: Elimination of import duties on selected IT-products
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On 23 November 2011, the government of Switzerland announced the abolishment of all import taxes on multi-use printers, flat screens, set-top boxes, cable used in telecom devices plus selected headphones.Switzerland: Announcement of new export subsidies
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On 17 August 2011, the government of Switzerland announced the implementation of new export subsidies in 2012.Switzerland: Continuation of labor market access restrictions for Romanian and Bulgarian workers
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On 4 May 2011, the government of Switzerland announced that it would continue to apply the access restrictions for Romanian and Bulgarian citizens for selected sectors.Switzerland: Migration quota for workers from countries outside the EU and EFTA is cut in half
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On 4 December 2009, the Swiss Federal Council has cut in half the 2010 migration quota for workers from countries outside the EU and EFTA. Thus, only up to 2'000 B and 3'500 L work permits could be allocated.Switzerland: Likely application of the Cassis-de-Dijon principle in 2010
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On 12 June 2009, the National Council and the Council of States adopted a bill that revises the technical barriers to trade act (THG). The essence of the bill is the introduction of the so-called ‘Cassis-de-Dijon’ principle.Switzerland: Proposals to strengthen rules for "Made in Switzerland” designations with implications for local content
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On 25 March 2009, the Federal Council decided to include foodstuffs as part of the legislative amendment project to strengthen protection for “Made in Switzerland” designations and the Swiss Cross (the ‘Swissness’ project).Switzerland: Export subsidy for breeding cattle and productive livestock
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On 23 July 2009, the Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG) has increased the export support credit for breeding cattle and productive livestock from CHF 4 million to 5 million in 2009.Switzerland: Export subsidy for cream.
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Refunds to exporters of cream from Switzerland were introduced in January 2009. It is understood that the intention is to cease paying such refunds before the end of 2009.
