Storys zum Thema Politik

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Extension of strategic gas reserve

Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 7 July 2026, 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 up to and including the winter half-year of 2028/2029. Pursuant to the Ordinance of 29 June 2022 on Securing the Supply of Natural Gas in the Event of a Serious Shortage (Natural Gas ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Amendment of the GloBE Act to incorporate new safe harbour provisions

Vaduz (ots) - On 7 July 2026, the Government approved the report and motion on the amendment of the Law on the Minimum Taxation of Large Enterprise Groups (GloBE Act) and of the Law on International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOI Act). The proposal primarily aims to enhance legal certainty, efficiency, and planning reliability in the field of ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Partial revision of the Children and Youth Act: new minimum age for tobacco products and electronic cigarettes

Vaduz (ots) - With the entry into force of the partial revision of the Children and Youth Act on 2 July 2026, the supply and passing on of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to persons under the age of 18 is no longer permitted. Likewise, persons under the age of 18 are prohibited from possessing or ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Adoption of consultation report on securing long-term financing of the AHV

Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 23 June 2026, the Government adopted a consultation report on securing the long-term financing of the Old-Age and Survivors' Insurance (AHV). Pursuant to Article 25bis of the AHV Act (AHVG), the Government must regularly submit an actuarial review of the AHV covering a period of 20 years and, if the target value of five annual ...

Eidgenössisches Nuklearsicherheitsinspektorat ENSI

Federal Council approves ENSI Board's 2025 activity and business report

Brugg (ots) - The ENSI Board considers ENSI's oversight of Swiss nuclear installations to be responsible, effective and of high quality. Every four years, the ENSI Board sets objectives for ENSI in the form of a performance mandate. These objectives are specified each year in a performance agreement. In its activity and business report, the ENSI Board informs the ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Confirmation of AAA-rating with stable outlook for Liechtenstein

Vaduz (ots) - On May 25, 2026, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings affirmed Liechtenstein's sovereign rating at the top grade of Triple-A, with a stable outlook prediction. The confirmation of the rating follows a visit by S&P Global Ratings to Liechtenstein, during which the rating institution held in-depth discussions with representatives of government agencies, associations, and research institutions in ...

Democracy News Alliance

Global governance report highlights future shock risks as democratic accountability slips and state capacity plateaus

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein and Belgium sign double taxation agreement

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World Oral Health Day 2026: FDI urges governments to turn UN oral health commitments into action

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Updated safe harbour rules require targeted legislative amendments

Vaduz (ots) - As of 1 January 2024, global minimum taxation for large enterprise groups was introduced in accordance with the GloBE Model Rules of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (IF on BEPS). The IF on BEPS is an association of countries and jurisdictions within the framework of the BEPS project. The current rules contain various safe harbour mechanisms, that offer the enterprise ...

SRG SSR

The rejection of the initiative (200 francs is enough!) marks the will to ensure a strong SRG rooted in all regions.

Bern (ots) - The Swiss voting population has expressed its support for a strong SRG and rejected the initiative aimed at halving the budget of the Swiss broadcasting corporation (SRG SSR). SRG welcomes this commitment to a diverse, digital and regionally anchored public service. With today's referendum, the majority ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein receives Most Innovative Regulator Award from European Blockchain Sandbox

Vaduz (ots) - The Office for Digital Innovation (SDI) has received the Most Innovative Regulator Award in the context of the European Commission's European Blockchain Sandbox. The award was announced on the occasion of the publication of the Commission's third cohort Best Practices Report and recognises Liechtenstein's outstanding regulatory innovation in the field of ...

Podiomedia

South Yemen: Why Peaceful Protests Are a Test of the International System's Credibility / Analysis from western perspective by Podiomedia

Podiomedia

Southern Yemen and the Test of an Emerging Democratic Experiment / Analysis from a Western Perspective by Podiomedia

Al-Dhalea, Yemen (ots) - In southern Yemen, the city of Al-Dhalea is preparing for demonstrations that could mark a defining moment in the relationship between popular will and political legitimacy. The planned gathering, framed by local leadership as a direct expression of public mandate, reflects an effort to ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Government decides on further action in relation to entities without legal organs

Vaduz (ots) - On 3 February 2026, the government decided on further measures relating to legal entities without organs. The measures were developed by the task force set up in mid-2025. They are designed to strengthen legal certainty on the one hand and to continue to make it impossible to circumvent sanctions on the other. A high degree of compliance with applicable ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Concluding Statement of the IMF's Art.-IV-Consultation in Liechtenstein 2026

Vaduz (ots) - As part of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) annual Article IV consultations, IMF economists visited Liechtenstein from January 14 to 27 and held a series of discussions with authorities, associations, and companies. The second Art.-IV consultation after Liechtenstein joined the IMF provided in-depth analysis and discussions of the current situation ...

SERV Schweizerische Exportrisikoversicherung

Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV is taking over responsibility for the Swiss Government's major infrastructure projects (GIP) mandate

Zurich (ots) - Overall responsibility for the Swiss Government's major infrastructure projects (GIP) mandate was transferred from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO to Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV at the start of 2026. As a result, SERV has become the central contact and coordination hub for ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein and Prime Minister Brigitte Haas at the WEF in Davos

Vaduz (ots) - The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos this week under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue". Leaders from around the world are gathering in the Graubünden spa town to address pressing issues and discuss shared priorities. Focus on strengthening resilience Exchange and cooperation are of particular ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Prime Minister Brigitte Haas welcomes IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to Liechtenstein

Vaduz (ots) - Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director and Chair of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Liechtenstein on Sunday, January 18, 2026, on her way to next week's World Economic Forum (WEF) in nearby Davos. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Brigitte Haas warmly ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Confirmation of AAA-Rating with stable outlook prediction for Liechtenstein

Vaduz (ots) - The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings has confirmed the AAA sovereign rating for Liechtenstein in its semiannual ratings update, accompanied by a stable outlook prediction. Liechtenstein is one of only 11 countries in the world that has received these top marks. Prime Minister Brigitte Haas strongly welcomed this confirmation of the ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein signs amending protocol to revise international standard for automatic exchange of information in tax matters with the EU

Vaduz (ots) - In 2016, Liechtenstein introduced the automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI) in accordance with the OECD's Common Reporting Standard (CRS) as part of its international cooperation in tax matters. Since then, financial markets as well as the services and products offered have ...

World Health Summit

Health is a Political Choice: Global Leaders Call for Shared Responsibility at the World Health Summit, Gallup and GPMB Release Landmark Reports on Emotional Wellbeing and Pandemic Preparedness

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Government submits Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) to Parliament for approval

Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 7 October 2025, the Government approved the report and motion to Parliament on the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA). Liechtenstein introduced global minimum taxation for large enterprise groups in accordance with the OECD/G20 ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Global minimum taxation: Liechtenstein signs the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA)

Vaduz (ots) - On September 29, 2025, Liechtenstein signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA). Liechtenstein introduced global minimum taxation for large enterprise groups in accordance with the OECD/G20 standard as of 1 January 2024 by implementing a top-up ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein signs Digital Economy Agreement with Singapore

Vaduz (ots) - On 25 September 2025, the EFTA States Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway signed the Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) with Singapore in Bern. Ambassador Frank Büchel, Permanent Representative of Liechtenstein to the international organisations in Geneva, took part in the ceremony on behalf of Liechtenstein. The DEA adds a new chapter on digital trade to the existing Free Trade Agreement, which ...

EU4Regions

From the Baltic Sea to the Alps: How the EU is shaping a sustainable future through local projects

Brussels (ots) - The European Union’s cohesion policy is much more than an abstract funding instrument – it directly transforms lives at the local level. Through the project "EU4regions", multimedia and journalistic content is being created to make this transformation visible. Over the course of 12 months, ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein participates in coalition to strengthen the international trading system

Vaduz (ots) - Together with thirteen other representatives of small and medium-sized countries, Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni took part in the virtual launch of the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership (FIT Partnership) on 16 September 2025. The World Trade Organization was also represented by its Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Goal of open and ...

Eidgenössisches Nuklearsicherheitsinspektorat ENSI

Radiation Protection Report 2024: All Legal Limits Met

Brugg (ots) - Swiss nuclear installations met all legal radiation protection limits according to ENSI's Radiation Protection Report 2024. Nuclear installation operators have implemented legally compliant and appropriate radiation protection during all operating phases. ENSI also did not detect any increase in local dose rates in the vicinity that could be traced back to emissions from the nuclear installations. Personal ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

S&P Global Ratings affirms Liechtenstein's AAA rating with a stable outlook

Vaduz (ots) - The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings has once again awarded Liechtenstein its highest rating, affirming the country's AAA rating with a stable outlook. This was the outcome of the half-yearly review of Liechtenstein's sovereign rating in May 2025. Although the current assessment by S&P Global Ratings warns of the ongoing high level of ...

Democracy News Alliance

Australia's next government must mend structural cracks appearing in its political, economic and social foundation, report finds

Los Angeles/DNA (ots) - Australia boasts some of the world's most sophisticated political institutions and one of its wealthiest economies. But this veneer of success masks deeper structural issues - and a "ticking time bomb" of overreliance on extractive industries must be addressed under Australia's next ...