Swiss president opens WEF
Swiss President Doris Leuthard delivered the opening remarks, and took the opportunity to highlight some of the world’s problems.
“The past year has shown us that the world is undergoing a period of fundamental change. Extremism, violence and conflict draw ever closer to regions previously regarded as safe. The European Union, stable for so long, now has its work cut out. In many regions of the world, nationalism and protectionism are gaining the upper hand. I observe these developments with concern, for they challenge the cohesion of the international community and make multilateral relations more difficult, both in economic and political terms,” she said.
You can watch the whole speech here:
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