Will Norway turn the energy crisis into opportunity?
Norway has the potential to play a bigger role in Europe’s gas market if the government can balance economic interests with its climate…
The value of data
In a digital economy, data can be costly to acquire and structure. Ultimately, its value is set by the benefits that derive from…
Borderless money in a hot, flat and crowded world
Countries are beginning to realize that they can benefit from more inclusive forms of device-centric money, payments and financial…
The euro area could be at risk of a new sovereign debt crisis
The eurozone’s debt is starting to haunt European Central Bank’s policymakers and leaders who recklessly increased public spending.
Euro in freefall
After being joined by the Swiss franc, the single currency and the dollar reached parity for the first time since 2002.
Inflation: Causes and consequences
Inflation is the result of poor economic policy Irresponsible leaders have pursued easy money as a solution to economic woes Governments…
Artificial Intelligence: Prediction revolution
AI-based prediction is a boon to human decision-making that will enhance productivity, income and the quality of life.
Peak oil demand will change global market dynamics
Once the peak is reached, the demand for oil will stabilise and then decline. In a growing market, there is room for everyone. In a…
Temporary reintroduction of visa requirement for citizens of Vanuatu
The EU decided to temporarily suspend the visa waiver for Vanuatu citizens holding ordinary travel passports issued since May 25, 2015,…
The EU’s future: Like Switzerland or more like Italy?
The drive to transfer ever more sovereignty from diverse member states to Brussels is turning the European Union into an inefficient,…
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 22—26 May 2022
Davos, Switzerland May 22-26, 2022 will host the annual meeting of the that will bring together more than 2,000 leaders and experts from…
New satellite weather station inaugurated in Valais
In Leuk (Canton Valais), the new satellite reception station in cooperation with EUMETSAT was inaugurated in the presence of Federal…
Swiss Papal Guard recruits Oath
On May 6 of each year, on the anniversary of the sack of Rome in 1527, the new recruits solemnly take their oath in the San Damaso…
Innovation and energy policy between Switzerland and Italy
Since the establishment of the Italian state in 1861, Switzerland and Italy have enjoyed traditionally good relations, characterised by…
Excellent bilateral relations between Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Relations between Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein are excellent, and the two countries are bound by strong ties of…
Swiss Customs Museum opens exhibition season
The Customs Museum presents the tasks of the FCA and explains what the borders and border guards are used for, in the past and today.