European elections 2024
The 2024 European elections were held in the 27 member states of the European Union between June 6 and June 9, as unanimously agreed by the…
World’s largest direct air capture plant operational
Swiss Climeworks has started operations of its largest direct air capture and storage facility in Iceland called Mammoth.
Largest green hydrogen plant opened
A decisive step toward the hydrogen economy: the opening of Switzerland's largest green hydrogen production plant.
Digital geopolitics and the rise of cyberwarfare
Europe must undertake major reforms to protect itself amid the digitalization of economies, communications and security.
NATO history and role
NATO, as a collective security system, is based on the mutual commitment of its member states to defend each other against any external…
Increasing mobility of Swiss graduates
Four in ten graduates attended a college of higher education outside their canton of residence
100 years ago Liechtenstein embraced the Swiss franc
On April 11, 1924, the Principality of Liechtenstein officially adopted the Swiss franc as its legal tender, abandoning the Austrian krone.…
Upcoming reopening of the Swiss Passes
As spring arrives, the Swiss Passes are once again preparing to welcome mountain and adventure lovers. From the majestic peaks of the Alps…
The Journey of Saharan Dust to Europe
During the recent Easter vacations, very strong winds brought with them Sahara sand, the deposition of which gave a striking yellow filter…
New exclusive offers for italians abroad registered with A.I.R.E.
Special discounts and benefits with Trenitalia for Italians living abroad who are regularly registered with A.I.R.E. to travel in Italy…
The U.S.-China tug-of-war over chips and capital
The U.S. and China are wrangling over Western investment into chips and other advanced technologies, with the long-term consequences of…
Swiss voting results of March 3, 2024
Citizens and citizens of the Swiss Confederation approve the 13th OASI and clearly reject raising the retirement age. An overview of the…
The charm of leap year between myth and reality
Every four years, our calendar reserves a special and unique day for us: February 29th. This occurrence is known as leap year, a practice…
Federalism: A comparative analysis between Switzerland and other federal countries
Federalism is a system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and various sub-national units of government,…
Value Added Tax (VAT) Rates Worldwide: Overview of Consumption Taxes
The Value Added Tax (VAT) is one of the primary revenue collection tools in many countries around the world and can vary significantly from…
Public debt and credit ratings: The American case
The conventional narrative around sustainable debt levels obscures some core challenges staring at United States policymakers.