Incoming Swiss president wants new partnerships but deems the US 'indispensable’
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Key Points:
- Guy Parmelin begins his second term as Swiss president with a record 203 out of 210 votes, attributing his popularity to his extensive interaction with parliamentary committees through his diverse ministerial portfolio.
- Parmelin emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in Switzerland, especially in economic matters, while maintaining that the government leads negotiations, such as those with the United States on tariff agreements.
- He acknowledges ongoing global crises including Covid-19, the Ukraine war, energy security, and trade tensions, stressing the need for stability to support Switzerland’s export-driven economy.
- Parmelin supports diversifying Switzerland’s international partnerships beyond the EU, highlighting free trade agreements with countries like India, while preparing to sign a new package of agreements with the
