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The Middle East conflict has made it clear that dependence on imported fossil fuels leaves nations vulnerable to shocks and shortages. This makes clean energy not just a climate necessity but a national security imperative, with implications for the energy transition. More than eight weeks into the US‑Israeli conflict with Iran, the impact on global …
Eight graphs on free movement and the Swiss economy
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Freedom of movement has spurred immigration from Europe into Switzerland. Swiss authorities, employers’ associations and trade unions argue that this helps meet the needs of the labour market, and that future demographic ageing will make it even more necessary. But the system also has its costs. Since 2002, nationals from European Union (EU) and European …
Swiss initiative wants flight tax to fund public transport
2026-04-28
The Swiss environmental organisation Straffico has launched a popular initiative to tax air travel to pay for the expansion of public transport. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The initiative is called “For strong public transport and fair flight prices (Mobility Voucher Initiative)”. + We can still solve the climate …
Swiss entrepreneur finds success on second attempt in Brazil
2026-04-26
Salvatore Scimonetti left small-town Switzerland for Rio de Janeiro, where he found not only love but an entrepreneurial calling – amid setbacks, reinvention and constant uncertainty. The turning point in Scimonetti’s life did not begin with a business plan, but with a sunrise in Brazil that “really touched” him. It was love at first sight …
Iran shocks could spur a shift to clean energy – but also to coal
2026-03-12
The war in Iran is choking off oil and gas supplies and spiking energy prices around the world. And for many environmentalists, that’s a powerful argument for countries to curb their use of fossil fuels and shift to wind, solar and other renewable sources. But as the chaos forces nations to rethink their energy policies, …
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