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2026 EY Geostrategy in Practice Survey of Swiss Companies
Geopolitical tensions are increasingly affecting Swiss companies’ operations, investments and strategic decisions. Based on responses from 244 executives and decision-makers, the 2026 EY Geostrategy in Practice Survey of Swiss Companies explores how businesses identify, assess and manage political risks, and where significant preparedness gaps remain.
Findings from the study:
- Geopolitical risks are taking their toll on Swiss companies: more than half (53%) report negative impacts on turnover and sales.
- 42% of companies state that at least 40% of the political risk events affecting them over the past twelve months were unexpected.
- Many companies are inadequately prepared for geopolitical risks. Whilst 59% carry out scenario analyses, only just under a third (30%) do so regularly and proactively.
- A lack of defined responsibilities is holding back the development of geostrategic expertise: only 22% of companies have defined clear responsibilities.
- Just under three-quarters (73%) of companies monitor political risks, but only 48% do so regularly and proactively.
- 50% of companies have adapted their AI governance, whilst 43% have strengthened controls on cross-border data, technologies or intellectual property.
Author:
Famke Krumbmüller
Publication:
31 Aug 2026
Language:
English
Number of pages:
15
Document type:
Study
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