Switzerland

  • Nov 30, 2010
  • 6 min read

SWITZERLAND: Expulsion vote poses legal dilemma

In a referendum on November 28, a majority supported a proposal providing for the automatic...

Switzerland
  • Nov 30, 2010
  • 2 min read

IRAN/INTERNATIONAL: Nuclear talks set to resume

Talks between Iran and the permanent five members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1)...

Iran
  • Nov 29, 2010
  • 2 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Health systems face efficiency test

Mounting costs mean developed-country governments need to increase efficiency in healthcare...

International
  • Nov 29, 2010
  • 1 min read

SWITZERLAND: Deportation of criminals may violate law

Nearly 53% of voters yesterday approved a referendum proposal that would automatically expel...

Switzerland
  • Nov 11, 2010
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2011: World trade

Trade is a crucial engine of global growth. In recent decades, trade volumes almost always have...

  • Nov 9, 2010
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Basel III implementation faces hurdles

G20 leaders will endorse the Basel III regulations at their Seoul summit on Thursday and Friday. ...

International
  • Oct 29, 2010
  • 13 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Solution to 'currency wars' takes shape

'Currency wars' pose a classic collective action problem: while interventions to halt...

International
  • Oct 27, 2010
  • 6 min read

SWITZERLAND: Strong franc raises risks for SNB

During the first half of 2010, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) increased its foreign-exchange...

Switzerland