Ernie Ernst To Team Overview Senior Visual Designer With Avenir Suisse since February 2023 Phone: +41 44 445 90 64 Mail: Short Biography Ernie Ernst is in charge of visual communications at Avenir Suisse. Prior to that he worked for many years on a freelance basis for numerous PR, marketing, and advertising agencies as well as for his own customers throughout Switzerland. Detailed CV Download photo Print CV
“Taking Responsibility Is a Lifelong Task, Not a Given” “Taking Responsibility Is a Lifelong Task, Not a Given” Interview In an ideal democracy, people take responsibility rather than handing it off, says Jürg Müller, director of Avenir Suisse. A conversation at the turn of the year about a mindset that is increasingly being eroded. 22.01.2026, Jürg Müller
The False Promise of a Single-Payer Health Insurer The False Promise of a Single-Payer Health Insurer Even if a national insurer managed to reduce administrative costs, this would not lead to permanently lower premiums. At the same time, Switzerland would give up the benefits of competition among multiple insurers – such as innovation in alternative insurance models. 21.01.2026, Diego Taboada, Emilie Dousse
Does the Federal Budget‑Cut Plan Jeopardize Switzerland’s Research and Innovation Standing? Does the Federal Budget‑Cut Plan Jeopardize Switzerland’s Research and Innovation Standing? Public investment in basic research is essential. But on its own, it is far from enough to safeguard Switzerland’s attractiveness as an innovation hub. 16.12.2025, Lukas Schmid, Noa Reggiani
Public Funding of Care Work: Six Answers to the Most Common Questions Public Funding of Care Work: Six Answers to the Most Common Questions In Switzerland, people contribute valuable work in many different ways – through paid employment, in clubs and associations, or at home. The unequal distribution and remuneration of this work regularly spark public debate. Does this call for political action? 16.12.2025, Patricia Schafer, Thomas Jampen
Avenir Suisse Freedom Index 2025 The Avenir Suisse Freedom Index measures economic and social freedoms in the Swiss cantons on an annual basis. This year’s evaluation, based on 29 indicators, paints a clear picture: the canton of Aargau once again pulls well ahead of its competitors. Marked differences also exist between the Latin and German‑speaking cantons. All data is available in an interactive Excel file. 11.12.2025, Lukas Rühli, Jan Marty
Many Paths Lead to Switzerland Many Paths Lead to Switzerland Migration Insigths The rules for entering Switzerland vary depending on nationality, purpose of stay, and duration. Citizens of EU and EFTA countries enjoy priority, largely unobstructed access to the Swiss labor market with minimal restrictions. Labor migration from non-EU countries, by contrast, is tightly regulated and subject to quotas. 27.11.2025, Patrick Leisibach, Agustina Rodriguez
Antifragility: Switzerland’s Hidden Success Formula Antifragility: Switzerland’s Hidden Success Formula Switzerland has often done best when the world was at its most turbulent - because country and citizens alike have met crises not with paralysis but with growth. Today, that very strength is at risk. 27.11.2025, Christoph Eisenring, Patrick Leisibach
Trump Divides America Whilst Switzerland Divides Its Economy into “Good” and “Evil” Trump Divides America Whilst Switzerland Divides Its Economy into “Good” and “Evil” The new U.S. tariffs have increased pressure on Swiss companies, leading people to look for scapegoats, which is the worst possible reaction to geopolitical shocks. 30.10.2025, Jürg Müller, Michele Salvi
