Category: Switzerland

  • MIL-OSI Translation: The Federal Audit Office must review the provisions on the quality of data and forecasts for legislative processes

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    Source: Switzerland – Federal Chancellery

    Federal CouncilBern, 27.09.2024 – The Federal Audit Office (FAO) is to review the provisions on quality assurance for data and forecasts used in legislative processes. The Federal Council decided this at its meeting today. The review should help ensure that the Federal Council, Parliament and citizens have the best possible basis for making decisions. Data and forecasts are of great importance to the legislative process as they shape it from the consultation phase, to the parliamentary debate, up to a possible popular vote. The Federal Council has therefore asked the FAO to review the adequacy and effectiveness of the existing provisions and aids for quality assurance of data and forecasts. The FAO must also review the quality of the databases, models and processes used in the Federal Council’s dispatches and voting explanations. The FAO acts autonomously and independently within the framework of the legal provisions. It has accepted the Federal Council’s proposal and will implement it as part of the 2025 annual programme. Incorrect data and inaccurate forecasts can cast doubt on the decisions of the Federal Council, Parliament and, if a bill is put to a vote, the citizens. The Federal Council therefore decided on 15 January 2020 to take measures to ensure that the legislative process has objective and up-to-date decision-making bases. For example, quantitative data must now be presented clearly and with an indication of the source from the consultation stage onwards, and in the case of estimates, information on their reliability must be provided. The SFAO will also review the implementation of the measures decided by the Federal Council on 15 January 2020 in the practice of all departments. It will also assess whether general measures can be derived from the ongoing administrative investigation into the incorrect estimation of AHV forecasts. Finally, it will examine whether the conclusions drawn in the Federal Tax Administration from the issue of the tax penalty for marriage are consistently observed throughout the Federal Administration. The SFAO independently determines the final verification questions. Reliable data and forecasts not only strengthen legislation, but also the public’s trust in the political process and the instruments of direct democracy.Address for questionsUrs BrudererHead of the Communications Section058 483 99 69urs.bruderer@bk.admin.chPublished byThe Federal Councilhttps://www.admin.ch/gov/it/pagina-iniziale.htmlFederal Chancelleryhttps://www.bk.admin.ch/bk/it/home.html

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Guarantee of the quality of the women and the provisions used during the legislative process. Examen by the Federal Finance Control

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    Source: Switzerland – Federal Chancellery

    Federal Council

    Berne, 27.09.2024 – The Federal Financial Control Office will proceed with an examination of prescriptions designed to guarantee the quality of women and forecasts which are used in accordance with the legislative process, in accordance with the decision made by the Federal Council for their approval 27 September 2024. This exam will contribute to the fact that the Federal Council, the Parliament and the people have the best possible basis for making decisions.

    The women and the forecasts are of great importance for the legislation. Elles influentialnt l’ensemble du processus, de la consultation à l’éventuelle vote popularaire en passant par les débats au Parlement. As a result, the Federal Council has asked the Federal Finance Inspectorate (CDF) to proceed with an examination of the suitability and effectiveness of the prescriptions and instruments existing here to guarantee the quality of women and forecasts. He is also asked to examine the quality of the women’s bases, methods and processes which are used to evaluate the forecasts contained in the messages and the explanations brochure of the Federal Council. The CDF operates autonomously and independently, within the limits of legal prescriptions. I accept the request of the Federal Council. Your work is signed up for the annual program 2025.

    Erroneous women and imprecise predictions make it possible to question the decisions of the Federal Council and the Parliament, once again the people’s cells if the women’s project is to be voted on. Also the Federal Council at the beginning of the measures on January 15, 2020 to guarantee the objectivity and actuality of the basic decisions. For example, the quantitative data should be presented in a synthetic manner, with its sources, from the stages of consultation and the reports should contain an appreciation of the reliability of the estimations.

    The Federal Council requested by the CDF to verify that the measures decided on 15 January 2020 are well taken into account in practice in all departments. The first to determine is that it is necessary to take the general order measures on the basis of the administrative enquête in cours portant on the erroneous estimations in the financial perspectives of the AVS. Ultimately, the examiner’s request is that the Federal Administration team is competent in the systematic manner of the training undertaken by the Federal Administration of contributions to the arrest suite concerning the initiative on the criminalization of the mariage. The CDF fixes independently the definitive questions that concern the object of the exam.

    The women and the fairytale predictions reinforce not only the legislation, but also the confidence of the population in the political process and the instruments of direct democracy.

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    Urs Bruderer Chef ai de la Section communication058 483 99 69urs.bruderer@bk.admin.ch

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    Federal Chancelleryhttps://www.bk.admin.ch/bk/fr/home.html

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Federal Council requests CHF 13 million for humanitarian aid in Middle East

    Source: Switzerland – Federal Council in English

    Bern, 27.09.2024 – At its meeting on 27 September 2024, the Federal Council took a decision concerning the final instalment of the credit for humanitarian operations in the Middle East. A total of CHF 13 million will be used to support national and international organisations working in the region. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has been instructed to consult the foreign affairs committees. In this context, the FDFA informed the Federal Council about how it intends to implement Parliament’s decision to reduce the humanitarian credit for 2024. The Federal Council reiterates its call for a diplomatic solution that upholds international humanitarian law and leads to de-escalation and peace in the Middle East.

    As decided by Parliament in December 2023, disbursements for the Middle East under the ‘Humanitarian operations’ credit for 2024 will be made in instalments and only after consultation with the chambers’ foreign affairs committees. For the third and final instalment in 2024, the Federal Council has decided to allocate around CHF 13 million to organisations from Switzerland, the International Committee of the Red Cross, United Nations organisations and international NGOs. The humanitarian aid payments are intended to alleviate hardship, particularly in the areas of water, food, health, education, income and social cohesion in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory and Syria. The decision regarding this final instalment will be submitted to the foreign affairs committees for consultation.

    The total budget for humanitarian operations in the Middle East this year amounts to around CHF 79 million. On 24 April 2024, the Federal Council approved around CHF 56 million for the first instalment. On 8 May, the Federal Council decided to disburse CHF 10 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This funding was restricted to an appeal for humanitarian aid from UNRWA and to the most pressing basic needs of the people in Gaza. The foreign affairs committees were consulted and approved these funds. As a result of Parliament’s decision to cut the 2024 humanitarian credit by CHF 10 million, in view of the humanitarian situation worldwide (including possible natural disasters) and the related need to maintain a certain degree of financial flexibility until the end of the year, as well as the ongoing parliamentary deliberations on UNRWA, the CHF 10 million contribution to UNRWA approved by the Federal Council in May will not be increased within the 2024 budget.

    The Federal Council emphasises that only dialogue, de-escalation and adherence to international humanitarian law can bring about peace in the Middle East. Regarding Gaza, it reiterates its call for a ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages and unimpeded humanitarian access. The Federal Council also reaffirms that the two-state solution is the only basis for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. In light of the ongoing violence in the Lebanese-Israeli border area and the resulting, a diplomatic solution is essential to enable the Lebanese and Israeli populations to live in peace and security.


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  • MIL-OSI Banking: AIIB Launches Groundbreaking Tool for Concessional Resource Mobilization

    Source: Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank

    The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) unveiled its latest digital solution, AIIB+, a first-of-its-kind interface designed to better match external concessional and technical resources with AIIB’s project pipeline.

    “AIIB+ is not just another digital platform,” said AIIB Vice President, Policy and Strategy, Sir Danny Alexander. “It is a vision, which intends to revolutionize the way in which Multilateral Development Banks mobilize concessional resources.”

    To address the urgent and significant infrastructure needs faced by developing countries in Asia and beyond, AIIB+ aims to:

    • 1) Match AIIB’s project pipeline with the most suitable technical and concessional financial resources from external partners
    • 2) Mobilize grants and concessional finance at speed and scale with minimum transaction costs and maximum leverage for donors
    • 3) Scale the impact for clients by expanding the range of financing and technical sources and partners, connecting them with other digital solutions.

    “As the first MDB digital matchmaker, AIIB+ is poised to transform the landscape of infrastructure financing,” Sir Danny said. “It is not just about funding, it is about creating partnerships to bridge gaps, build futures and deliver concessional financing to AIIB Members.”

    Several institutions, public and private, have already subscribed to the digital portal and joined the launch, including the Swiss State Secretariat Office for Economic Affairs (SECO), the China International Development Co-operation Agency (CIDCA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW).

    For more information on AIIB+ or to become a member, please visit AIIB+ Portal or email partnerships@aiib.org

    About AIIB

    The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: MHRA approves first medicine for rare immune disease APDS

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today approved leniolisib phosphate (Joenja) to treat a rare immune disease known as activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome or APDS in adults and adolescents aged 12-years-old and older who weigh 45kg or more. 

    APDS is an inherited disorder where the patient is unable to fight infections because the immune system (the body’s natural defences) does not work properly.

    The main symptoms usually occur in the first two years of life and include repeated lung infections and a failure to grow and develop normally.

    APDS is a long-term debilitating and life-threatening condition due to repeated lung infections that can lead to bronchiectasis (enlargement and inflammation of part of the airways). Patients with APDS are more prone to develop blood cell cancers, like lymphoma.

    The recommended dose is 1 tablet twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart in adults and adolescents from 12 years weighing 45 kg or more.

    This is also the first time the MHRA has approved a new medicine following an approval by the US Food and Drug Administration FDA. This is because the medicine was approved via a fast-track approval process for medicines, known as the International Recognition Procedure (IRP).

    This allows the MHRA to consider the expertise and decision-making of trusted regulatory partners for the benefit of UK patients. In this case, the regulatory partner was the FDA. As a sovereign regulator, the MHRA retains ultimate authority to accept or reject applications submitted under the IRP, ensuring that all medicines meet safety, quality and effectiveness standards to be licensed in the UK.

    The MHRA considered the assessment made by the US regulator as part of its own review, facilitating a rapid approval process.

    Julian Beach, MHRA Interim Executive Director of Healthcare Quality and Access, said:

    We are focused on providing UK patients access to safe and effective medicines in the shortest possible time.

    Approval of leniolisib through the IRP means we have facilitated access for people suffering from this serious disease to an effective medicine to fight infections and reduce symptoms of the disease. 

    This approval means the appropriate regulatory standards of safety, quality and effectivenessof this new medicine have been met.

    As with all medicines, we will keep its safety under close review. 

    The MHRA’s approval of the medicine is supported by evidence from a placebo-controlled study, carried out over 12-weeks. This study was blind and randomised. Thirty-one adult and paediatric patients participated.

    During the study, 21 patients received 70 mg of leniolisib and 10 received placebo twice daily. The co‑primary efficacy endpoints were improvement in the reduction in the size of lymph nodes and the normalisation of immunophenotype.

    By day 85 of the study, patients taking leniolisib saw a reduction in lymph node size and a correction of the underlying immune defect.

    As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of leniolisib under close review. 

    A full list of all side effects reported with this medicine are available in the patient information leaflet or from the product information published on the MHRA website

    If a patient experiences any side effects, they should talk to their doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the product information leaflets.

    Anyone who suspects they are having a side effect from this medicine is encouraged to talk to their doctor, pharmacist or nurse and report it directly to the MHRA’s Yellow Card scheme.

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    Notes to editors  

    • The marketing authorisation was granted for leniolisib (Joenja) on 26 September 2024 to Pharming Technologies B.V via the International Recognition Procedure.
    • The IRP is open to applicants that have already received an authorisation for the same product from one of MHRA’s specified trusted regulators. These are the regulatory authorities from Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan, Switzerland, Singapore and the United States.
    • Applications under the International Recognition Procedure (IRP) can be received via the MHRA website. Time horizons for authorisations are set at 60 to 110 days – considerably shorter than the current 150-day time horizon for applications. To further streamline the IRP application process, the MHRA launched an ‘Eligibility Checker’ tool on 20 November 2023.
    • More information can be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics and Patient Information leaflets which will be published on the MHRA Products website within 7 days of approval.
    • The MHRA is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care.
    • The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for regulating all medicines and medical devices in the UK by ensuring they work and are acceptably safe.  All our work is underpinned by robust and fact-based judgements to ensure that the benefits justify any risks.
    • For media enquiries, please contact the newscentre@mhra.gov.uk, or call on 020 3080 7651.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Public warning of 27.09.2024 – Primary aromatic amines in a Mömax potato masher

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    Source: Switzerland – Canton Government of Geneva in French

    The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) is warning against the potato masher of the brand “modern living” from Mömax due to excessive migration of certain chemical compounds called “primary aromatic amines”. Since a health risk cannot be ruled out, the FSVO recommends that the population not use this product. Mömax has immediately withdrawn the product from sale and ordered a recall.

    How can this product be dangerous?

    Primary aromatic amines (PAAs) are chemical compounds that are used, for example, in the manufacture of certain dyes. Some of them are considered carcinogenic. An analysis found an excessive migration of PAAs from the aforementioned kitchen utensil.

    Which product is affected?

    Article, brand: Classic potato masher, modern living Batch number: 4JA99 Points of sale: All Mömax branches

    What should affected consumers do?

    The FSVO recommends that the population does not use this product.

    Information :

    Consumers: Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) – Customer communication – Tel. 41 58 463 30 33 – Emailinfo@blv.admin.ch
    Journalists: Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) – Media Service – Tel. 41 58 463 78 98 – Emailmedia@blv.admin.ch

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Sandra Felix is the new director of the Federal Office of Sport

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    Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in French

    Federal Council

    Bern, 27.09.2024 – At its meeting on 27 September 2024, the Federal Council appointed the current Deputy Director of the Federal Office of Sport (FOSPO) and Head of Sports Policy and Legal Affairs as Director of the FOSPO as of 1 November 2024. She succeeds Matthias Remund, who will leave his position on 31 October 2024 to take up a new challenge.

    Sandra Felix, 57, has a degree in business economics from the FES. After obtaining this qualification in 1997, she completed further training in the field of quality management and techniques for economists. She gained experience in management positions and leadership roles in the construction and machinery industry, then, from 2005, in the Grisons public administration in the Department of Finance before holding the position of Secretary of the Department of Economics and Social Affairs of the Canton of Grisons for six years. In July 2017, Sandra Felix joined the OFSPO. On 1 September 2018, she became Deputy Director for Office Management and headed the Sports Policy and Legal Affairs Division. She was appointed Deputy Director of the OFSPO on 1 April 2021.

    For the vacant position, Viola Amherd, President of the Confederation and Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), has set up a selection committee comprising Daniel Büchel, Secretary General of the DDPS, Marc Siegenthaler, Deputy Secretary General of the DDPS, Christelle Luisier Brodard, State Councillor, Head of the Department of Institutions, Spatial Planning and Sport and President of the Vaud State Council and Ruth Wipfli Steinegger, Vice-President of Swiss Olympic.

    Sandra Felix clearly stood out during the recruitment process due to her education, professional background and many years of experience. In particular, she has experience in operational and strategic management and is very familiar with the Swiss sports system and the collaboration with private-law sports organisations, the relevant departments of the federal administration, the cantons and other institutions.

    The Federal Council thanks Matthias Remund for his valuable service over almost twenty years as Director of OFSPO.

    Address for sending questions

    Lorenz FrischknechtSuppl. Head of Communications / DDPS spokesperson 41 58 484 26 17

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Federal Council provides 13 million francs for humanitarian aid in the Middle East

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    Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in French

    Federal Council

    Bern, 27.09.2024 – At its meeting on 27 September 2024, the Federal Council decided to allocate CHF 13 million for the final tranche of the “Humanitarian Action” credit for the Middle East to national and international organisations active in the region. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) was tasked with consulting the foreign policy committees on this matter. It also informed the Federal Council of the implementation of the reduction in the “Humanitarian Action” credit decided by Parliament for 2024. The Federal Council continues to call for a diplomatic solution based on international humanitarian law and leading to de-escalation and peace in the Middle East.

    As decided by Parliament in December 2023, the contributions for the Middle East from the “Humanitarian Actions” credit will be paid in instalments in 2024 and after consultation with the foreign policy committees of the Federal Chambers. For the third and final instalment in 2024, the Federal Council has decided to allocate around 13 million francs to organisations established in Switzerland, the International Committee of the Red Cross, United Nations organisations and international non-governmental organisations. The aim of these contributions is to provide relief to populations in need in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Syria, particularly in the areas of water, food, health, education, income and social cohesion. This final instalment is submitted to the foreign policy committees for consultation.

    In total, contributions to humanitarian actions in the Middle East amount to around CHF 79 million in 2024. On 24 April 2024, the Federal Council set the amount allocated in the first tranche at around CHF 56 million. On 8 May 2024, it decided to grant CHF 10 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in response to the agency’s appeal for humanitarian aid. This contribution, intended solely to cover urgent vital needs in Gaza, was approved by the foreign policy committees. It will not be increased in the 2024 budget. On the one hand, this allows for a certain financial flexibility to be maintained until the end of the year, given the global humanitarian situation, which is also dependent on possible natural disasters. On the other hand, this decision takes into account the reduction of 10 million francs in the “Humanitarian Actions” credit decided by the Federal Chambers for 2024 and the ongoing parliamentary debates relating to UNRWA.

    The Federal Council stresses that only dialogue, de-escalation and respect for international humanitarian law can lead to peace in the Middle East. For Gaza, it continues to call for a ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages and unhindered humanitarian access. It reiterates that the two-state solution is the only one likely to lead to peace between Israelis and Palestinians. In view of the persistent violence in the border region between Israel and Lebanon and the resulting escalation, a diplomatic solution is essential so that the Lebanese and Israeli populations can live in peace and security.

    Address for sending questions

    For further information: DFAETel. Press Service 41 58 460 55 55kommunikation@eda.admin.ch

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: The Canton of Neuchâtel adopts its cantonal strategy for sustainable development

    MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English –

    Source: Canton of Neuchatel Switzerland

    09/27/2024

    The Neuchâtel State Council has adopted its strategy for sustainable development. In line with the vision of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, it formalizes the canton’s commitments and objectives in terms of sustainability for the next 10 years. This document will constitute a reference framework for strengthening the coherence and coordination of cantonal public policies.

    Action in favor of sustainable development is a mandate enshrined in the Constitution and the Agenda 21 Law of the canton of Neuchâtel. Adopted on September 18, 2024, the 2030 Strategy for Sustainable Development is the first to concretize this mandate. Through it, the Council of State demonstrates its desire to converge cantonal public policies and the functioning of the State towards greater sustainability. The latter is an important requirement in its decision-making and the projects it deploys to respond to the social, economic and environmental challenges of our time.

    Conducted from 15 June to 18 September 2023, the public consultation enabled the government’s project to be consolidated, thanks to the contributions of 60 state stakeholders. The desire to place the strategy in the international framework of the 2030 Agenda and the vision of a more sustainable and prosperous society detailed through the 8 fields of action were confirmed. The ten-year basis for revisions of the strategy was maintained, which guarantees long-term planning security and greater continuity between legislatures. Monitoring of progress made via the federal Cercleindicateurs system remains the reference for the time being, but will be supplemented by cantonal indicators.

    Over the next 10 years, the State Council’s commitments will primarily concern the following areas: “climate and biodiversity”, “solidarity”, “prosperity” and “support for change”. The government sees a particular need for action and coordination in these areas. For example, the State Council wants to quadruple the production of renewable energy by 2035. It intends to develop the employability of job seekers, increase the residential and economic attractiveness of the canton and promote the actions of its stakeholders through the Cantonal Day for Sustainable Development.

    In order to ensure a legal anchoring for the canton’s sustainability policy, the Council of State is proposing a new Law on public action for sustainable development (LDD) aimed at replacing the current Agenda 21 Law. This proposal is submitted to the Grand Council.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: World Trade Organization: Kazakhstan’s TPR, September 2024. UK Statement

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3

    The UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, gave a statement during Kazakhstan’s first WTO Trade Policy Review.

    1. Thank you very much, Chair. First of all, let me offer a really warm welcome to the Minister and all his team from Astana. Great to have you here. Great to have you back, Ambassador Zanar Aitzhan, really lovely to see you. Let me thank you, Chair, as ever, for your introduction, the WTO Secretariat for your report and, of course, our Ambassador Sophia Boza Martinez, Ambassador and, of course, Professor. Thank you for your presentation this morning.

    2. As this is the first Trade Policy Review since Kazakhstan’s accession 10 years ago, obviously, today, this week, indeed offers a really unique opportunity to reflect upon Kazakhstan’s trade policies over the last decade. And thank you, Minister, for your presentation to kick us off this morning, but also for the role that trade policy has played not just in Kazakhstan’s development, which you explained, but also in this organisation and in our work over the last 10 years.

    3. Chair, I think probably is not a surprise to you or to most of the people in this room, but the UK is a great believer in the virtues and benefits of WTO accession. And I think they’re demonstrated by Kazakhstan’s economic performance over the last 10 years: trade growth from 57% of GDP back in 2017 to 62% last year, Most Favoured Nation tariff decrease from almost 8% in 2016 to 6% now.

    4. During that same period, again, as the Minister related at the beginning, Kazakhstan has faced the shock, political, economic shock of the pandemic, but showed significant broad-based economic resilience. And we think that is, in part, the fruit of being a member of this organization. We particularly recognize the success of the ‘Digital Kazakhstan’ programme, which has facilitated the growth of so many Kazakh SMEs (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises).

    5. The UK is, again, both the Minister and Sophia mentioned, a strong believer in the Kazakhstan’s economy. We are one of Kazakhstan’s top six investors, with an annual trade turnover of almost £ 3 billion, which reflects, in our view, a strategic partnership which we have nurtured since Kazakhstan’s independence back in 1991. And that partnership stretches across many areas, from business and education to climate and biodiversity and all the way from Astana and the Caspian Sea to the shores of Lake Geneva here in Switzerland.

    6. For instance, Kazakhstan’s national airline Air Astana was successfully floated on the London Stock Exchange earlier this year; British universities, including Coventry and De Montfort, have opened campuses in Kazakhstan and offered dual degree programmes; British companies have made significant investments in flagship oil and gas projects and Kazakhstan’s mining sector. And here in Geneva, we are close partners, not just here in this organization, but also in the Human Rights Council, where we are proud to work with Kazakhstan as an elected member of that body.

    7. We welcome Kazakhstan’s commitment to continue broadening and deepening that bilateral relationship. We look forward to hosting our annual Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Investment in London this autumn, and that 11th session of the Commission will provide an important opportunity to discuss how we can further strengthen that relationship for the future, with the first meeting since we signed the UK-Kazakhstan Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.

    8. Our engagement with this Trade Policy Review has been motivated by a desire to build upon that bilateral progress. Kazakhstan’s constructive answers to our Advanced Written Questions, thank you, should provide clarity, and we hope ease trade for UK and Kazakh businesses.

    9. Most of all, Chair, Minister, we’d welcome progress in tackling one key Market Access Barrier that is faced by British businesses, and that is the use of subsidies favouring domestic agricultural machinery over imported “like” machinery. We fully understand the importance of increasing domestic manufacturing for Kazakhstan’s economy, but we do believe that those subsidies negatively impact Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector development, responsible for over 4% of GDP, pricing, we’d argue, the best technology out of the market. We’d also venture to suggest that those subsidies are not compliant with WTO rules. So, going forward, we would really like Kazakhstan to comply with those rules and take steps to modify or eliminate those subsidies.

    10. We would also, I have to say, welcome Kazakhstan’s accession to the Government Procurement Agreement, as it suggested it would do during the WTO accession process. We maintain an offer of bilateral assistance, should you desire to take forward that process of accession.

    11. More generally, let me pay tribute, as so many others have done this morning, to the role that Kazakhstan has played within this organisation since its accession. Minister, you touched on it, as did Sophia, most significantly the pivotal role you played in chairing the MC12 negotiations, even if we were denied the opportunity, sadly, by the Pandemic of a visit to Astana. It was a great privilege to work with Ambassador Aitzhan, who led the charge for the delivery, not just of that Ministerial Conference, but also for the Services paragraph, and it has been a great tribune for services in trade in this organisation as Chair of the Council for Trade in Services in Special Session. Your work is not being left unfinished. We need to push forward with ensuring that we give due recognition in this organization to the rapidly growing global services in trade, which offer such opportunities for countries in both the developed and developing world.

    12. We also welcome Kazakhstan’s participation within a whole range of other plurilateral initiatives, as others have said this morning, including those on Investment Facilitation for Development, E-commerce and Services Domestic Regulation, all really important initiatives which we wish to see brought within the framework of this organisation.

    13. And it would be remiss of me as one of the co-chairs of the Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender, not to mention, as my Ukrainian colleague did, Kazakhstan’s commitment not just to that Working Group, but to the cause of trade and gender equality, particularly through enhancing women’s employment and entrepreneurial skills. So, I would really love Kazakhstan to come to that Working Group to share its experiences in supporting women in trade, including the Business Roadmap 2020-25 initiative, at one of our future meetings.

    14. Finally, let me commend the Minister and is delegation, who had to face the WTO internal deadline of the 30th of August for submitting Advanced Written Questions, coinciding with their most important national holiday, the Constitution Day. I hope that they found time to have their own belated celebrations, if they haven’t done so far. And I hope that, at the end of this week, they will celebrate in style in this fair city.

    Thank you.

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Two years to prepare for the arrival of the Lausanne-Renens tramway

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    Source: Swiss Canton of Vaud – news in French

    Even though there are still some two years of work and preparation to go, everything will now move very quickly for the Lausanne tramway project, which is expected to transport some 13 million passengers per year between Lausanne-Flon and Renens-Gare on this 4.6-kilometre line.

    Press release (tl) of September 27, 2024

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  • MIL-OSI Translation: Report on rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse

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    Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in French

    Federal Council

    Bern, 27.09.2024 – At its meeting on 27 September 2024, the Federal Council took note of a report on the European Commission’s proposal for a regulation on preventing and combating child sexual abuse. The report highlights the possible legal consequences of the European project. In particular, the planned control of instant messaging services could violate Swiss law.

    In November 2022, the Federal Council announced the preparation of a report in its opinion on the Bellaiche motion 22.4113 “Control of instant messaging. Protecting the population against continuous and unjustified widespread surveillance”. Submitted in connection with the European Commission’s proposal for a regulation establishing rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse (CSA regulation, for child sexual abuse), this motion tasked the Federal Council in particular with protecting the inhabitants of Switzerland against the control of instant messaging provided for in the proposed European legislative project.

    Consequences of the proposed European Union regulation

    The report of the Federal Department of Justice and Police shows that even if this regulation of the European Union (EU) would not constitute a development of the Schengen acquis and should therefore not be adopted by Switzerland, the envisaged rules could also concern legal entities or natural persons established in Switzerland. The proposed detection order could undermine the sovereignty of our country and infringe Art. 271 of the Criminal Code (acts carried out without right for a foreign state).

    The proposed regulation was withdrawn from the agenda of the EU Council and the European Parliament this summer. Discussions and differences persist between the member states, particularly on the detection order and end-to-end encryption. Hungary, which has held the presidency of the EU Council since July, has proposed a new compromise, which is currently being debated. If the proposed CSA regulation were to be adopted by the EU, the issue of sovereignty and the infringement of Swiss law would need to be clarified in depth.

    The report, which the Federal Council has taken note of, also provides an overview of the measures taken by Switzerland to combat child sexual abuse.

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    Last week, a representative delegation of the rector’s office of the State University of Management made a working trip to the southern regions of Russia, visiting Rostov-on-Don and the Donetsk People’s Republic. Meanwhile, our experts turned their attention to the increase in pensions, fines for dangerous driving and car prices after October 1. Also, the curious reader is invited to read about emotional intelligence, cash flow gap, principles of the Scrum management methodology, methods of counteracting high inflation and find out in which countries of the world it is the lowest.

    — Director of the Institute of Economics and Finance of the State University of Management Galina Sorokina recalled the increase in pensions for Russians over 80 years old from October 1. “This form of social support for long-livers is important, since with age, more funds are needed for medicines and help with the household, especially since people over 80 in Russia make up about 3.6% of the total population,” the expert noted. — Also, from October 1, military pensions will be indexed, which Galina Sorokina also reminds about. She listed the categories of citizens who are considered military pensioners: former military personnel, persons who served in the Internal Affairs Directorate, the State Fire Service, the National Guard and other categories, including family members of deceased military personnel. — Galina Sorokina also told what the minimum wage will be in 2025. “The amount of the subsistence minimum depends on the region and the population group – the working-age population, children and pensioners. Regions can also set their own minimum wage, which, however, should not be lower than the Russian average,” explains the economist.

    — Associate Professor of the Department of Economic Policy and Economic Measurements of the Institute of Economics and Finance of the State University of Management Maxim Chirkov appreciated the initiative to pay Russian pensioners the 13th pension. “From my point of view, such an initiative is quite realistic. Although inflation remains quite high, it has begun to decline. Therefore, increasing the incomes of pensioners becomes a top priority, since they are often the most vulnerable part of Russian society,” the economist said. 
    — Maxim Chirkov also explained why in Russia they want to limit online installment payments. “If these restrictions are not in place, it turns out that the established institutions that are supposed to limit citizens’ risks, including credit risks, may turn out to be useless and the risks will increase,” the expert explained. 
    — Maxim Chirkov also outlined the relationship between inflation and public sector salaries. “The Russian economy is growing sharply in the areas of IT, finance, manufacturing, including manufacturing, and others. Under these conditions, civil servants may leave their jobs to take high-paying jobs. Therefore, it is necessary to raise salaries for public sector employees and compare them not with inflation, but with the growth of the average salary in the country,” explained Maxim Chirkov. 
    — In addition, Maxim Chirkov commented on Putin’s statement about working on the creation of a BRICS payment circuit. “The creation of such a system is a logical continuation of the move away from the dollar, financial systems and organizations that have centers in Western countries. Of course, an analogue of SWIFT will be created, that is, a system of interbank transfers, payment systems for individuals using plastic cards,” Chirkov said. 

    — Head of the Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations at the State University of Management Evgeny Smirnov made assumptions about the purposes of the proposed visit of IMF representatives to Russia. “Considering that the IMF is considered a “pro-Western” organization, the visit may also be connected with an attempt to obtain data on the net income Russia receives from participation in international trade by publishing statistics on the external sector,” the expert suspects.

    — Director of the Russian Center for Socio-Economic and Political Research of China at the State University of Management Fanis Sharipov commented on the Moscow BRICS Forum and Symposium on Public Administration. The expert noted that the BRICS association is committed to supporting sustainable development and mutually beneficial cooperation. “The West does not agree to give up its positions. But the world is entering a new era of global economic relations, where the role of the East and the South is growing,” said Fanis Sharipov.

    — Associate Professor of the Department of Institutional Economics of the State University of Management Svetlana Sazanova named the countries with the lowest inflation over the past year. These are China (-0.1%), Switzerland (1.6%), Saudi Arabia (2%), Spain (2.6%), and the Netherlands (3%). “Creeping inflation, within 10%, even has a stimulating effect on the economy, because producers, as a rule, perceive such price increases as increased demand for their products and, in response, increase their production,” the economist notes. — Svetlana Sazanova also explained the reasons for the growth of the Russian economy. In general, economic growth in Russia in 2024 cannot be considered to be caused only by defense orders and an increase in the money supply in the hands of the population. It is also caused by its structural restructuring: an increase in the share of the manufacturing industry and related industries,” the expert is convinced. — Svetlana Sazanova and Associate Professor of the Department of Institutional Economics of the State University of Management Konstantin Andrianov discussed what awaits the United States as a result of the growth of the national debt. “The issue of solving the national debt problem will be postponed until the next president. At the moment, the US debt is about 120% of GDP, which significantly limits the possibilities for stimulating the economy with the help of budget and tax policy,” noted Svetlana Sazanova. “Countries have begun to withdraw their foreign exchange reserves and gold from American depositories, which could lead to a collapse of the dollar exchange rate. The scale of this fall is difficult to predict, but it could be multiple,” said Konstantin Andrianov.

    — Associate Professor of the Department of Institutional Economics of the State University of Management and expert of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation Konstantin Andrianov discussed possible changes in exchange rates after the lifting of sanctions. “At the moment, it is impossible to predict the exact value of the dollar after the sanctions are lifted. We don’t even know when these sanctions will be lifted. Sanctions are in the hands of countries guided by anti-Russian policies, and their political elites are gripped by Russophobia,” the expert said. 
    — Konstantin Andrianov also named the reasons and methods of countering high inflation in Russia. “Since mid-summer, the exchange rate of our national currency has fallen by 7% against the dollar and euro, and by 8% against the yuan, although nothing negative has happened in the economy. This significantly affects the level of inflation; for stable prices we need a stable ruble,” the economist said. 
    — In addition, Konstantin Andrianov assessed the extension of sanctions against the Moscow Exchange. “If the ruble has successfully withstood the sanctions against the Moscow Exchange adopted in June of this year, then it is unlikely that anything else from the outside can become more or less a serious threat for it,” the expert is sure. 
    — Konstantin Andrianov and Deputy Director of the IFE GUM Valeria Ivanova also predicted changes in the euro exchange rate in the event of some countries leaving the EU. “A sharp collapse in the exchange rate is possible due to the loss of investor confidence in the euro as a stable currency. Also, a sharp collapse is possible, especially if the exit of these countries becomes a signal for others, which will lead to a chain reaction,” noted Valeria Ivanova. Konstantin Andrianov notes that the situation in the eurozone remains extremely unstable. Against the background of the refusal of Germany and other EU countries from Russian energy resources, macroeconomic problems began to intensify in many European countries, including France and Italy. 

    — Associate Professor of the Department of Transport Complex Management at the State University of Management Artem Merenkov warned about the increase in prices for cars from October 1. “There is a stock of cars at old prices. That is, this will definitely not be a momentary adjustment. Nevertheless, we can say that a price increase of 5-10% is possible before the end of the year,” the expert believes. — Artem Merenkov also assessed the State Duma’s decision to increase the fine for dangerous driving to 5,000 rubles from October 1. “Whether it will help or not is a matter of time and a combination of actions. Such measures work in a complex. If we look at the data from the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, we will see that the number of accidents on the roads is decreasing, that is, systematic work definitely yields results,” the specialist said.

    — Professor of the Department of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation of the State University of Management Olga Ageeva told how to determine the profit and loss of a business. “The amount of net profit for the period indicates the same growth in the company’s net assets. In turn, net loss is associated with their decrease by the same amount. And as is known, net assets are what will remain to the owners in the event of liquidation of the enterprise,” the expert noted.

    — Associate Professor of the Department of Economic Policy and Economic Measurements of the State University of Management Natalia Kazantseva reported on the crisis in the area of family mortgages. “The funds allocated from the state budget to support family mortgages have almost been exhausted. Many banks have already stopped accepting orders for their registration, the remaining limits are not enough for its rapid development. This means that the real estate market will have to survive in the current market conditions, where the price of housing is determined by its laws,” the expert noted. — Natalia Kazantseva also spoke about what a cash gap is and how to avoid it. “Daily monitoring of cash balances at the beginning of the day, receipts and expenses will help to avoid a cash gap, this advice is especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises. It is important to use electronic document management and negotiate with suppliers, apply installment and deferment tools,” the economist advises.

    — Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor of the State University of Management Svetlana Grishaeva commented on the State Duma initiative to ban childfree propaganda. “Childfree propaganda forms attitudes towards childlessness, the less such propaganda and such movements there are, the more likely it is that attitudes towards childlessness will decrease. Children and teenagers are easily influenced by something new, so movements like childfree have imitators and followers,” the psychologist said. — Svetlana Grishaeva also explained in detail what emotional intelligence is. “It is the ability to understand the emotions of other people and the ability to control your feelings. But to control is not the same as not to experience, so you should not think that a low-emotional person has a high level of EI, because emotions are our helpers in many situations,” the expert noted.

    — Senior lecturer of the HR department of the State University of Management Ekaterina Illarionova spoke about the principles of the Scrum management methodology. “The peculiarity of Scrum is that the team works on only one product. This is more expensive than the typical assignment of one specialist to several projects, but this is a story from the series about the stingy who pays twice,” the expert says.

    — Vladimir Popov, Associate Professor of the Department of Private Law at the State University of Management, commented on the new fine from the Ministry of Transport for carrying foreign objects while driving. The Associate Professor believes that this could create problems for drivers. “After all, if a driver eats or drinks while driving, he is also distracted, which increases the likelihood of an accident, but I do not propose banning such behavior yet,” the expert noted.

    — Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor of the State University of Management Viktor Titov discusses the possibilities of reconciliation between Iran and Israel. “Firstly, a very strong argument “for” a partial easing of the Iranian-Israeli confrontation is the fatigue of Israeli society: both from the war that began in October 2023 and from the long-term, virtually permanent confrontation with the Islamic world,” the expert believes.

    These are the topics covered by the experts of the State University of Management this week. Conclusions later, and now let’s run to the anniversary final of the State University of Management KVN League!

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  • MIL-OSI Global: US home insurance rates are rising fast – hurricanes and wildfires play a big role, but there’s more to it

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Andrew J. Hoffman, Professor of Management & Organizations, Environment & Sustainability, and Sustainable Enterprise, University of Michigan

    The U.S. has seen a large number of billion-dollar disasters in recent years. AP Photo/Mark Zaleski

    Millions of Americans have been watching with growing alarm as their homeowners insurance premiums rise and their coverage shrinks. Nationwide, premiums rose 34% between 2017 and 2023, and they continued to rise in 2024 across much of the country.

    To add insult to injury, those rates go even higher if you make a claim – as much as 25% if you claim a total loss of your home.

    Why is this happening?

    There are a few reasons, but a common thread: Climate change is fueling more severe weather, and insurers are responding to rising damage claims. The losses are exacerbated by more frequent extreme weather disasters striking densely populated areas, rising construction costs and homeowners experiencing damage that was once more rare.

    Hurricane Ian, supercharged by warm water in the Gulf of Mexico, hit Florida as a Category 4 hurricane in October 2022 and caused an estimated $112.9 billion in damage.
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    Parts of the U.S. have been seeing larger and more damaging hail, higher storm surges, massive and widespread wildfires, and heat waves that kink metal and buckle asphalt. In Houston, what used to be a 100-year disaster, such as Hurricane Harvey in 2017, is now a 1-in-23-years event, estimates by risk assessors at First Street Foundation suggest. In addition, more people are moving into coastal and wildland areas at risk from storms and wildfires.

    Just a decade ago, few insurance companies had a comprehensive strategy for addressing climate risk as a core business issue. Today, insurance companies have no choice but to factor climate change into their policy models.

    Rising damage costs, higher premiums

    There’s a saying that to get someone to pay attention to climate change, put a price on it. Rising insurance costs are doing just that.

    Increasing global temperatures lead to more extreme weather, and that means insurance companies have had to make higher payouts. In turn, they have been raising their prices and changing their coverage in order to remain solvent. That raises the costs for homeowners and for everyone else.

    The importance of insurance to the economy cannot be understated. You generally cannot get a mortgage or even drive a car, build an office building or enter into contracts without insurance to protect against the inherent risks. Because insurance is so tightly woven into economies, state agencies review insurance companies’ proposals to increase premiums or reduce coverage.

    The insurance companies are not making political statements with the increases. They are looking at the numbers, calculating risk and pricing it accordingly. And the numbers are concerning.

    The arithmetic of climate risk

    Insurance companies use data from past disasters and complex models to calculate expected future payouts. Then they price their policies to cover those expected costs. In doing so, they have to balance three concerns: keeping rates low enough to remain competitive, setting rates high enough to cover payouts and not running afoul of insurance regulators.

    But climate change is disrupting those risk models. As global temperatures rise, driven by greenhouse gases from fossil fuel use and other human activities, past is no longer prologue: What happened over the past 10 to 20 years is less predictive of what will happen in the next 10 to 20 years.

    The number of billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. each year offers a clear example. The average rose from 3.3 per year in the 1980s to 18.3 per year in the 10-year period ending in 2024, with all years adjusted for inflation.

    With that more than fivefold increase in billion-dollar disasters came rising insurance costs in the Southeast because of hurricanes and extreme rainfall, in the West because of wildfires, and in the Midwest because of wind, hail and flood damage.

    Hurricanes tend to be the most damaging single events. They caused more than US$692 billion in property damage in the U.S. between 2014 and 2023. But severe hail and windstorms, including tornadoes, are also costly; together, those on the billion-dollar disaster list did more than $246 billion in property damage over the same period.

    As insurance companies adjust to the uncertainty, they may run a loss in one segment, such as homeowners insurance, but recoup their losses in other segments, such as auto or commercial insurance. But that cannot be sustained over the long term, and companies can be caught by unexpected events. California’s unprecedented wildfires in 2017 and 2018 wiped out nearly 25 years’ worth of profits for insurance companies in that state.

    To balance their risk, insurance companies often turn to reinsurance companies; in effect, insurance companies that insure insurance companies. But reinsurers have also been raising their prices to cover their costs. Property reinsurance alone increased by 35% in 2023. Insurers are passing those costs to their policyholders.

    What this means for your homeowners policy

    Not only are homeowners insurance premiums going up, coverage is shrinking. In some cases, insurers are reducing or dropping coverage for items such as metal trim, doors and roof repair, increasing deductibles for risks such as hail and fire damage, or refusing to pay full replacement costs for things such as older roofs.

    Some insurances companies are simply withdrawing from markets altogether, canceling existing policies or refusing to write new ones when risks become too uncertain or regulators do not approve their rate increases to cover costs. In recent years, State Farm and Allstate pulled back from California’s homeowner market, and Farmers, Progressive and AAA pulled back from the Florida market, which is seeing some of the highest insurance rates in the country.

    In some cases, insurers are restricting coverage. Roof repairs, like these in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., after Hurricane Ian, can be expensive and widespread after windstorms.
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    State-run “insurers of last resort,” which can provide coverage for people who can’t get coverage from private companies, are struggling too. Taxpayers in states such as California and Florida have been forced to bail out their state insurers. And the National Flood Insurance Program has raised its premiums, leading 10 states to sue to stop them.

    About 7.4% of U.S. homeowners have given up on insurance altogether, leaving an estimated $1.6 trillion in property value at risk, including in high-risk states such as Florida.

    No, insurance costs aren’t done rising

    According to NOAA data, 2023 was the hottest year on record “by far.” And 2024 could be even hotter. This general warming trend and the rise in extreme weather is expected to continue until greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are abated.

    In the face of such worrying analyses, U.S. homeowners insurance will continue to get more expensive and cover less. And yet, Jacques de Vaucleroy, chairman of the board of reinsurance giant Swiss Re, believes U.S. insurance is still priced too low to fully cover the risk from climate change.


    Climate change is a major factor in the rising cost of insurance. Join us for a special free webinar with experts Andrew Hoffman of the University of Michigan and Melanie Gall of Arizona State University to discuss the arithmetic behind these rising rates, what climate change has to do with it, and what may be coming in your future insurance bills.

    Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 11:30 a.m. PT/2:30 p.m. ET.
    Register for the webinar here.


    Andrew J. Hoffman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    ref. US home insurance rates are rising fast – hurricanes and wildfires play a big role, but there’s more to it – https://theconversation.com/us-home-insurance-rates-are-rising-fast-hurricanes-and-wildfires-play-a-big-role-but-theres-more-to-it-238939

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