The Swiss Federal Council gets a makeover
On December 7, 2022, the Federal Assembly elected Albert Rösti and Elisabeth Baume-Schneider to the Federal Council.
Federal Council adopts report on neutrality
At its meeting on Oct. 26, 2022, the Federal Council adopted the Neutrality Report, determining that current neutrality practice provides…
Zero-emission climate policy to grow the Swiss economy
Switzerland can make its energy supply climate-neutral by 2050 and at the same time ensure its security, as shown by a study that also…
Can electric vehicles deliver a just energy transition?
The growing EV sector promises to end our reliance on oil, but its benefits may not be evenly distributed worldwide.
Austrian neutrality after the invasion of Ukraine
While the invasion of Ukraine led to a wave of support for NATO membership in several countries, Austrians still believe their country…
Mikhail Gorbachev and a part of history goes away
Mikhail Gorbachev died in Moscow on August 30, 2022: With his policies, he put an end to the Cold War and was a major protagonist of…
The wind energy potential in Switzerland is much higher than previously estimated
In Switzerland, 29.5 terawatt hours (TWh) per year could be generated from wind energy, of which 19 TWh in the winter half of the year…
Withholding tax reform
In order to keep Switzerland as a business location attractive and competitive, the Federal Council explained why it is necessary to amend…
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…
North Africa’s natural gas: No panacea for the EU
Algeria, Egypt and Israel can increase their gas shipments to energy-desperate Europe, but they can reduce its dependence on supplies from…
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.
Germany: Great success of the 9 euro per month single ticket for trains, streetcars and buses
In Germany, for 9 euros per month, you can travel throughout the country on local and regional transport trains, including regular buses,…
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…
Switzerland supports start-ups and establishes Swiss innovation fund
The Federal Council wants to further strengthen the Swiss startup ecosystem and has decided to establish a fund open to all sectors to…
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…