AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpace & Research: ETH space researcher Thomas Zurbuchen is leaving for Blue Origin, taking a new role heading “Advanced Concepts” after leading ETH Zurich Space since 2023. Swiss Industry Leadership: Rieter appoints Daniel Lippuner as CEO effective 1 Nov 2026, with Carl Illi staying board chairman until April 2027 after Thomas Oetterli steps down. Logistics & Trade: EU’s €3 parcel tax on small shipments is already hitting Swiss Post volumes to the EU, as Chinese sellers like Temu expand warehouses to dodge the charge. Agriculture & Soil Science: Agroscope soil ecologist Franz Bender’s “underwear burial” study earned an Ig Nobel, showing soil microbes can break down buried textiles fast. Bilateral Business & Security: Azerbaijan’s special representative met Swiss officials in Bern on ties, green energy, digital tech, agriculture, tourism, and humanitarian demining, alongside Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization and regional connectivity. Circular Economy: Pure Cycle Power AG plans to expand in Bulgaria with Burgas State University, offering internships and thesis projects tied to waste-to-hydrogen solutions. Energy Policy: Switzerland’s Swissgrid cuts balancing costs as investment continues, while Armenia moves to regulate electricity storage as solar surges strain its grid.
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