Expertise: Multinationals, workplace, gender equality, and the occasional story about Swiss immigrants in the US. Initials: jdp
Jessica covers the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to big global companies and their impact in Switzerland and abroad. She’s always looking for a Swiss connection with her native San Francisco and will happily discuss why her hometown has produced some of the greatest innovations but can’t seem to solve its housing crisis.
How drug prices are negotiated in Switzerland and beyond
This content was published on
Switzerland's pharmaceutical sector supplies drugs worldwide, but not all countries receive them with the same price tag. Here's why.
Swiss trade deal: Is India changing its tune on pharma patents?
This content was published on
Patent protection for the Swiss pharmaceutical industry has been a key sticking point in a free trade deal with India. What’s changed?
Slovenia’s role in the global pharmaceutical supply chain
This content was published on
Novartis and Sandoz have been investing into the Balkan nation's pharma sector, turning into a key partner for development and manufacturing of drugs.
This content was published on
As Swiss companies Novartis and Sandoz shift to complex, expensive medicine, they are increasingly dependent on the tiny Balkan nation of Slovenia.
This content was published on
Technology, trade and traffic-stopping politicians were the talk of the town in Davos at the 2024 edition of the World Economic Forum.
Ukraine and Switzerland urge countries to support peace plan in Davos
This content was published on
Ukraine and Switzerland galvanised support for a peace plan in talks ahead of the WEF in Davos but no concrete steps forward were agreed.
Can WEF break the impasse on global governance of AI?
This content was published on
Governments are calling for trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) but lack global rules. Can there be a breakthrough in Davos?
Who’s who at WEF and what it tells us about the world
This content was published on
The guest list of the WEF's 54th annual meeting includes the top brass in business but geopolitical issues will take centre stage.
Can the Swiss government force industry to come clean on greenwashing?
This content was published on
The Swiss government plans to crack down on greenwashing amid the proliferation of terms like “green” and “climate neutral”.
