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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”

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

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Many Paths Lead to Switzerland

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

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Swiss Post Needs Reorganization

Essential on public service

03.12.2025, Christoph Eisenring

The Figure on extreme poverty

27.11.2025, Jürg Müller, Jan Marty

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Underestimated Trade in Services

Essential on Foreign Trade

30.10.2025, Simon Stocker, Michele Salvi

Time to Post!

Analysis Avenir Suisse proposes a five-point plan to modernize the Swiss Post

20.10.2025, Christoph Eisenring

The Post: Relevant and Financially Viable

Essential on public service

25.09.2025, Christoph Eisenring

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Please Don’t Feed: What You Need to Know About the “Economic Ecosystem”

In turbulent times, calls for government intervention grow loudest. But such measures often do more harm than good, especially if you ignore four fundamental principles.

30.10.2025, Jürg Müller

Inheritance in Switzerland: What Really Remains of Your Wealth

Bequests to direct descendants are often tax-free. But the assets being passed down have already been taxed multiple times over the years. A simple example shows how these tax burdens accumulate over decades.

28.10.2025, Michele Salvi, Philippe Güttinger

“Taxing Progress Is Absurd”

Interview Amid concerns about job losses and shrinking government revenue, the idea of an “AI tax” is gaining traction again. In an interview with the St. Gallen‐Appenzell Chamber of Commerce, Patrick Leisibach warns about the consequences of such policy intervention—especially if Switzerland forges ahead alone.

28.10.2025, Patrick Leisibach

We Must Take Care of Our Consensus Democracy

Societal division is visible in Switzerland as well. This poses a risk to our political system. Here are two approaches to preserving our consensus democracy.

30.09.2025, Patricia Schafer

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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?

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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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Antifragility: Switzerland’s Hidden Success Formula

Trump Divides America Whilst Switzerland Divides Its Economy into “Good” and “Evil”