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News Switzerland » Government: Swiss government explores replacing Microsoft 365 with open-source software

News channel or source: https://www.computerworld.com/article/4219743/swiss-authorities-want-to-replace-microsoft-365-with-open-source-software.html
Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

In a bid to reduce its reliance on US-controlled technologies, the Swiss federal government is launching a 3,000-seat pilot to test openDesk, an open-source alternative to Microsoft 365.

News Switzerland » Government: Swiss federal government is ditching Microsoft on thousands of devices to switch to open source

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/software/swiss-federal-government-is-ditching-microsoft-on-thousands-of-devices-to-switch-to-open-source/ar-AA2bPfKK
Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

After a successful test by 172 workers, Switzerland's federal government is piloting 3,000 devices on open source software.

News Switzerland » Government: Switzerland May Move 3,000 Government PCs Away From Microsoft 365

News channel or source: https://windowsreport.com/switzerland-may-move-3000-government-pcs-away-from-microsoft-365/
Published on: Monday 07 September 2026

Switzerland is testing Microsoft 365 alternatives on 3,000 government workstations as data sovereignty and licensing concerns grow.

News Switzerland » Government: Switzerland names 31 countries whose citizens can work without permit

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/switzerland-names-31-countries-whose-citizens-can-work-without-permit/ar-AA2bvl1g
Published on: Thursday 03 September 2026

Switzerland announces 31 EU/EFTA countries whose citizens can work permit-free for up to 90 days, ensuring freedom of movement while outlining specific conditions.

News Switzerland » Government: Exclusive-Swiss Government Set to Water Down Part of UBS Capital Rules, Sources Say

News channel or source: https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2025-12-05/exclusive-swiss-government-set-to-water-down-part-of-ubs-capital-rules-sources-say
Published on: Thursday 04 December 2025

ZURICH, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Swiss government is set to soften part of a banking regulation package that could force UBS to add as much as $24 billion in capital, three people familiar with the ...

News Switzerland » Government: Swiss government backs nationwide conversion therapy ban

News channel or source: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/09/04/swiss-government-backs-nationwide-conversion-therapy-ban/
Published on: Friday 04 September 2026

The Swiss government has said it supports a nationwide ban on so-called conversion therapy. The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation on its website notes the government officially announced its position in ...

News Switzerland » Government: Switzerland government expects lower growth for 2025, forecast adjusted to 1.5%

News channel or source: https://seekingalpha.com/news/4387202-switzerland-government-expects-lower-growth-for-2025-forecast-adjusted-to-15
Published on: Monday 16 December 2024

The Swiss government expects the economy to grow by 1.5% in 2025, a slight downward revision from earlier estimates of 1.6%. For 2024, the economy is expected to expand by 0.9%, a revision from the ...

News Switzerland » Government: Musk's Starlink plans satellite link in Switzerland, government says

News channel or source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/musks-starlink-plans-satellite-switzerland-170555723.html
Published on: Tuesday 10 June 2025

(Reuters) -Elon Musk's internet service Starlink has made an application to operate a satellite connection in southwestern Switzerland, the Swiss office of communications (BAKOM) said on Tuesday.

News Switzerland » Government: Swiss government to meet over U.S. import tariffs

News channel or source: https://gcn.com/swiss-government-meets-over-us-import-tariffs/3003/
Published on: Tuesday 05 August 2025

There’s a conflict between political and business leaders in Swiss and the United States over the European country’s new response to US tariffs. Historically known for its neutrality in conflicts and ...

News Switzerland » Government: Swiss Government Rejects Rigid Interpretation of Neutrality Ahead of Referendum

News channel or source: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2026-08-11/swiss-government-rejects-rigid-interpretation-of-neutrality-ahead-of-referendum
Published on: Monday 10 August 2026

Swiss Government Rejects Rigid Interpretation of Neutrality Ahead of Referendum ZURICH, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The Swiss government on Tuesday ⁠rejected ⁠a rigid interpretation of the ⁠country's ...