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‘Let’s not jeopardise our liberal, secure and advantageous energy supply!’

This content was published on Apr 19, 2017 The new energy law costs a fortune, sets unattainable targets and would deprive citizens of their decision-making powers on an unprecedented scale.

Anti-frost candles save Swiss produce

This content was published on Apr 19, 2017 The weather in April can be a challenge for Swiss farmers, winemakers and stone fruit growers.

Spectre of tax evasion haunts Swiss banks

This content was published on Apr 19, 2017 Credit Suisse probe shows lenders are still not in the clear despite ordering clients to ‘regularise’ their affairs.

How they became multimillionaires

This content was published on Apr 19, 2017 More than a third of the 300 richest people in Switzerland are billionaires. Some belong to famous families.

Exchange of fintech know-how planned with China

This content was published on Apr 18, 2017 Swiss banking representatives joined Finance Minister Ueli Maurer in a tour across Asia this past week.

Europe gives direct democracy a second chance

This content was published on Apr 18, 2017 What at first glance seems an overdue acknowledgement by the executive branch of the European Union could become a true window of opportunity. The unexpected announcement was made by the European Union’s First Vice-President Frans Timmermans just before the Easter holiday. The scene was the annual European Citizens’ Initiative Day External linkhosted by the European…

Who is an expat?

This content was published on Apr 18, 2017 It’s a simple question, but it’s far from easy coming up with a succinct and satisfactory answer.

Swiss Turks say No in controversial referendum

This content was published on Apr 18, 2017 A proposal to extend the powers of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been rejected by with an overwhelming majority of Turks in Switzerland.

Swiss democracy in stranglehold of digitalisation

This content was published on Apr 17, 2017 Thurnherr holds one of the most important offices in the finely balanced mechanism of Swiss democracy. Now 53, he is the chief of staff, supporting the cabinet in its governmental activity – but there’s another reason why Thurnherr and his Federal Chancellery are central: it’s that they act as an interface between the government, people,…

Quarter of Swiss consider business managers corrupt

This content was published on Apr 16, 2017 Corruption, bribery and bungs are generally a fringe phenomenon, according to the Swiss. Except in the business world.

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