The employment rate in the OECD area rose to 67.4 % in the second quarter of 2021. The employment rate, which is the percentage share of the working-age population with jobs, rose to 67.4% (from 66.9% in the previous quarter) in the OECD area in the second quarter of 2021. … More The employment rate in the OECD area rose to 67.4 % in the second quarter of 2021

Apparel supply chain needs re-set. … More Apparel supply chain needs re-set

Horizon Package 2021-2027: Federal Council enables direct financing and examines further measures. Switzerland is currently a non-associated third country in terms of the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation “Horizon Europe” and related programmes and initiatives. … More Horizon Package 2021-2027: Federal Council enables direct financing and examines further measures

Personalities: Swiss FINMA Board of Directors: election of two new members. During its meeting on October 20, 2021, the Federal Council elected Alberto Franceschetti and Marzio Hug as new members of the Board of Directors of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). … More Personalities: Swiss FINMA Board of Directors: election of two new members

Swiss Empa: Environmental pollution – Poison source in the idyll. … More Swiss Empa: Environmental pollution – Poison source in the idyll