Unchanged federal support for the WEF for 2025-2027
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Listening: Switzerland renews support for WEF for 2025-2027
Following in the footsteps of the House of Representatives, the Swiss Senate agreed on Wednesday to renew the government's support for the World Economic Forum for 2025-2027.
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Soutien inchangé de la Confédération au WEF pour 2025-2027
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The government will hire up to 5,000 military personnel and contribute up to CHF7.65 million ($9.06 million) over three years towards security costs for the WEF annual event in the mountain resort of Davos.
Parliamentarian Andrea Gmür-Schönenberger emphasised the importance of the WEF in Davos, both for Switzerland and internationally. The event reinforces Switzerland’s role as a meeting place. She also emphasised the WEF’s positive economic impact on the region.
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