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High level of preparedness for the supply of the Swiss economy

The Federal Council, which issued the mandate for the reform of the National Economic Supply organisation in 2022, took note of the NES's first annual report at its meeting on 23 October 2024. The report shows that three quarters of the more than 60 NES measures demonstrate a high level of preparedness.

National Economic Supply launches an emergency supplies calculator

The Federal Office for National Economic Supply launched an information campaign throughout Switzerland in October 2024 together with the retail industry. The aim is to inform the population about the importance of emergency supplies. An emergency supplies calculator is now helping private households to put together an emergency reserve.

Swiss food security faces major challenges

The availability of food remains stable worldwide. Nevertheless, Switzerland's food security is facing challenges: Agricultural land is declining, extreme weather events are increasing and the pressure of pests is rising.