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Why Swiss Industry Pays More for Electricity Than (Almost) Anywhere in Europe

Only the United Kingdom is more expensive for large electricity consumers. Even so, Switzerland would be better off rethinking network charges rather than turning to subsidies.

28.04.2026, Christoph Eisenring, Simon Stocker

How Switzerland Can Regain its Footing in a Disorderly World

Tariffs, crises, reform gridlock – the growing disorder of the world is putting Switzerland’s political system under pressure. Yet the answer to uncertainty and stalled reform lies neither in nostalgia nor in a wholesale model. It lies in an often overlooked feature of our institutions: antifragility.

27.04.2026, Jürg Müller, Christoph Eisenring, Patrick Leisibach

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The Ever-Expanding Public Administration

Essential on Bureaucracy

12.05.2026, Michele Salvi, Philippe Güttinger, Lukas Schmid

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Q&A: A Compass for Swiss Policymakers Regarding Childcare

Childcare policy is a much-discussed topic in Swiss politics. Unsurprisingly, our recent recommendations regarding the subject have sparked controversy. In this article, we respond to the most common critiques.

24.04.2026, Patricia Schafer, Agustina Rodriguez

The Figure on old-age poverty

18.05.2026, Patricia Schafer

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Family-Centered Childcare Policy

Essential on childcare policy

31.03.2026, Patricia Schafer, Agustina Rodriguez

Childcare: A Compass for Swiss Policymakers

Analysis New analysis on early childhood care in cantons and municipalities

26.03.2026, Patricia Schafer, Agustina Rodriguez

A Cap on Salary Contributions for Switzerland

Bringing Constitutional Protection for Workers in Line With That for Taxpayers

11.03.2026, Michele Salvi, Oguz Bayindir

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Do Our Policies Ease Our Conscience or Make the World a Better Place?

Switzerland’s sustainability policy is built on lofty ambitions. However, whether those ambitions are actually achieved remains highly uncertain.

23.03.2026, Jürg Müller

Who Gets the Red Passport? Seven Questions, Seven Answers

Migration Insigths Each year, roughly 40,000 people are naturalized in Switzerland. At a time when immigration and citizenship are again the subject of political debate, it is worth taking a closer look at the facts: Who becomes Swiss – and how often?

19.03.2026, Patrick Leisibach, Agustina Rodriguez

What a Higher Value-Added Tax Would Really Cost

The Swiss government wants to finance the military through higher consumption taxes. The price would show up not only at the checkout counter, but on workers’ paychecks as well.

23.02.2026, Michele Salvi, Jan Marty

Every Second Immigrant Comes to Switzerland for Work

Migration Insigths While immigration from EU/EFTA countries is largely driven by the labor market, family reunification dominates among migrants from third countries. A closer look at the aggregate figures shows who is coming to Switzerland – for what reasons – and who ultimately stays.

19.02.2026, Patrick Leisibach, Agustina Rodriguez

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Why Swiss Industry Pays More for Electricity Than (Almost) Anywhere in Europe

How Switzerland Can Regain its Footing in a Disorderly World