Switzerland

  • May 22, 2017
  • 2 min read

Swiss energy vote will boost renewables

Voters supported a plan banning the construction of new nuclear power plants

Switzerland
  • Mar 16, 2017
  • 2 min read

Tighter monetary policy raises global economic risks

The Federal Reserve raised rates for the third time this cycle, and China followed to dampen capital outflows

International
  • Feb 22, 2017
  • 7 min read

Popular votes will decide Swiss next steps

A centre-right majority in parliament will not necessarily translate into right-wing policies

Switzerland
  • Dec 19, 2016
  • 2 min read

Immigration concessions could ease Swiss-EU tensions

The Swiss government attempted to reconcile the outcome of a vote on immigration controls with its treaties with the EU

Switzerland
  • Nov 11, 2016
  • 7 min read

Migration controls will complicate Swiss-EU relations

Implementing the outcome of a popular vote will violate Switzerland's agreements with the EU

Switzerland
  • Oct 26, 2016
  • 2 min read

Swiss dilemma suggests difficult Brexit negotiations

Defining the EU's future institutional arrangements with non-members will be complicated and contentious

EU
  • Aug 22, 2016
  • 7 min read

Stagnant productivity to hold back global wages growth

Sluggish pay growth is challenging socio-economic stability and central bank inflation targets

International
  • Jul 25, 2016
  • 7 min read

Brexit will renew pressure on Swiss franc

A stronger currency may exacerbate the Swiss economy's difficulties with low potential growth

Switzerland