This month, Hannah Wise looks at the importance of labor migration for Switzerland. In the latest publication, Avenir Suisse shed light on a little researched phenomenon of migration and its impact on another of Switzerland’s accolades: innovation. Foreigners make an above-average contribution to Switzerland’s innovation performance. Hence, the Swiss economy relies on this inflow of foreign talent to maintain its innovative strength.
by Patrick Leisibach, Patrick Schnell and Laurenz Grabher
Immigration-related population growth is coming under increasing fire across party lines. The discourse is characterized by concerns and fears, but there is a lack of reliable facts and figures. A better understanding of the many aspects of labor migration is needed.
We introduce the new fromat “Essential”, which shows the key points of a specific topic at a glance:
There are 41 lines linking Switzerland with the EU’s electricity market. Yet it’s politically increasingly difficult to take part in the cross-border flow. Since selective market access in the electricity sector alone is out of the question for the EU, Switzerland must start negotiations on the entire bilateral relationship.
Last year, the Swiss three-pillar system has turned 50. It is structured to provide a differentiated response to the needs of society. But has the concept proven its worth in practice and on a political level? Jérôme Cosandey reviews the situation and comes to a positive conclusion. But this shouldn’t blind us to the need for action. Society and the work environment have changed considerably, and adjustments have been and will continue to be necessary in all pillars.
Upcoming Publication:
Challenges in the Energy Market
by Patrick Dümmler and Simon Stocker
Switzerland faces multiple challenges in energy policy: Security of supply must be increased and the energy mix adapted to the goal of climate neutrality – both at economically viable costs. The forthcoming publication shows how the stumbling blocks in energy policy can be overcome.
