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On Trump’s Radar: What Now Needs to be Considered

The U.S. accuses Switzerland of unfair trade practices—what lies behind these allegations? How should Switzerland respond?

26.03.2025, Simon Stocker, Lukas Schmid

How to Cut Red Tape Without a Chainsaw

Argentina has led the way, the U.S. has followed suit, and now even the EU is taking its first steps toward reducing bureaucracy. What does this mean for Switzerland?

26.03.2025, Jürg Müller

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Outdated Cantonal Bank Policy

Essential on competition policy

31.03.2025, Lukas Schmid, Livia Hollenstein

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The Figure on the fertility rate

15.04.2025, Lukas Rühli

Guaranteed Benefits for Cantonal Banks

The hidden costs of explicit government guarantees and tax exemptions

26.02.2025, Lukas Schmid

Publications

An Insidious Financial Transaction Tax

Essential on taxes

20.02.2025, Michele Salvi

The Think Tank for Switzerland

Essential on the vision of Avenir Suisse

29.01.2025, Avenir Suisse

From Pension to Long-Term Care Capital

Essential on the retirement provision

16.12.2024, Jérôme Cosandey, Diego Taboada, Sonia Estevez

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Safeguard Clause: Caution!

A safeguard clause only allows immigration to be controlled to a limited extent. This makes it all the more important to pay attention to details when implementing it.

26.03.2025, Patrick Leisibach

A Comparison of Swiss Cities: Unchecked Growth in Public Administration?

Over the past decade, administrative staff numbers have surged in Basel, Bern, and Zurich. However, other cities show that this is not an inevitable trend.

28.02.2025, Lukas Rühli, Livia Hollenstein

Business Location Rankings: Many Podium Finishes for Switzerland – Except in Artificial Intelligence

For years, Switzerland has ranked among the most competitive countries in the world – with no signs of a decline.

28.02.2025, Patrick Leisibach, Agustina Rodriguez

Growth as an Imposition?

Swiss controversy over immigration

31.01.2025, Patrick Leisibach

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Where Is the Most ‘Free’ Canton in Switzerland?

Hannah’s Quicktakes

19.12.2024, Hannah Wise

Is a Five Pillar Pension System the Answer?

Hannah’s Quicktakes

02.12.2024, Hannah Wise

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Should Switzerland Open Its Borders?

Think dänk! Two scholars debate a bold vision for migration

18.12.2024, Christoph Eisenring

Is Industrial Policy an Answer?

Think dänk! Debate between think tankers Sylvie Matelly, Karel Lannoo, and Lukas Schmid

31.05.2024, Marc Lehmann, Lukas Schmid

Podcast: The Right Honourable Liz Truss MP, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Marc Lehmann interviews the former British Prime Minister

09.06.2023, Marc Lehmann

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