Venezuela: Maduro’s end is near
After years of malicious activities and mounting crises, Caracas is facing international isolation and an unprecedented show of U.S. power…
AI and the future of energy policy
As artificial intelligence drives energy demand to new highs, tech giants are turning to a sector long sidelined in the push for a green…
September 28, 2025 a popular vote between innovation and tradition
September 28, 2025 will remain a historic day for Switzerland: the people cast their vote on important federal issues, while in several…
Milei and the Argentine rebirth
Inflation plummets and poverty declines as encouraging signs emerge for the libertarian government of Milei, which relies on austerity and…
Reform of Italian citizenship ius sanguinis
Decree-Law no. 36 of 28 March 2025 introduces restrictions on the recognition of citizenship by descent and anticipates a bill to…
Understanding Embassies and Consulates around the world
Embassy and consulate represent the state abroad, but with distinct functions. Understanding the differences is essential for every citizen…
Abolition of rental value in Switzerland
Abolition of rental value: parliament gives green light, but with possible cantonal tax on second homes
Donald Trump begins mandate as 47th President of the United States
The President issued an unprecedented series of executive orders in the early hours of his term, decisively dictating the political line…
Romania and Bulgaria in the Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria are fully in the Schengen area as of 1 January 2025 with the consequent abolition of border controls. A boost to…
Swiss vote result of 24 November 2024
In the federal vote on 24 November 2024, the Swiss say yes to the uniform financing of healthcare, but reject the expansion of motorways…
Europe’s biggest challenge comes from within
Europe’s diverse cultures and shared Christian heritage have driven its historical success, but its identity is falling by the wayside.
Why Argentina might switch to the dollar
President Milei has proposed that Argentina adopt the U.S. dollar to help cure its economic woes. Politics and his own fiscal policy…
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…
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…
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.…
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…