This is how Switzerland’s direct democracy works
Jul 31, 2017 · Switzerland has a population of 8.2 million people, of which 24% are foreign nationals, spread across 26 cantons. The fundamental principle of direct democracy is that all …
Over 50 heads of state and government are gathering at Davos 2025
Jan 21, 2025 · The 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum took place from 20-24 January in Davos, Switzerland. Davos 2025 convened under the theme of “Collaboration for …
10 famous people you probably didn't know were Swiss
Jul 31, 2018 · When you think about Switzerland, mountains, chocolate, banks and watches probably come to mind. But that’s not all the country has to offer. Swiss National Day is the …
In pictures: World leaders, business heads and top experts gather …
Jan 21, 2025 · Davos 2025 in pictures: Get an inside look at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland.
What's the secret to Switzerland's status as a global talent hub?
Mar 7, 2024 · Switzerland has once again been named the world’s most talent-competitive country, according to two different reports. This pristine Alpine country offers a high quality of …
In pictures: World leaders, top experts gather at Davos 2024
Jan 16, 2024 · In pictures: Nearly 3,000 leaders from 120 countries gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2024.
Over 50 heads of state attended Davos 2024. Here's what they had …
Jan 17, 2024 · Over 50 heads of states and government and nearly 300 other top political leaders from across the globe attended the Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos. Here's what they said.
Countries are paying people to leave cities for rural areas | World ...
May 16, 2023 · Many countries are offering financial incentives to get people to leave cities for the countryside, to boost populations and economic growth in these areas.
The secret of Switzerland’s competitiveness - The World Economic …
Sep 4, 2013 · The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report has long singled out Switzerland for its extraordinary competitiveness. This is Switzerland’s fifth year at the top of …
5 reasons why Switzerland is climbing the Global Gender Gap …
Mar 31, 2021 · Despite granting women the vote only 50 years ago, Switzerland features in the top 10 rankings of the Global Gender Gap for the first time this year.