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 citizens take part in decision-making and there’s a strong respect for minorities. Unfortunately, this wasn’t extended to women, who were not given the vote until 1971 ...
10 famous people you probably didn't know were Swiss
Jul 31, 2018 · Swiss National Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate some of the country’s legendary figures. 1. Albert Einstein (1879-1955) The theoretical physicist was born in Germany and died in the USA. But from 1895 to 1914, he lived in Switzerland (apart from one year in Prague) and became Swiss.
What's the secret to Switzerland's status as a global talent hub?
Mar 7, 2024 · Another year, another occasion for Switzerland to shine when it comes to top talent. In 2023, this tiny Alpine country ranked first, again, in two global reports – The Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023 and the IMD World Talent Ranking. It also ranked first in quality of life, according to the most recent Human Development Report from ...
Switzerland has the most highly skilled workers in the world. This …
Oct 17, 2019 · In the Global Competitiveness Report, Switzerland was also judged the best for staff training, with many companies recognizing the benefits of professional development. Finland, which came top in the skills category in last year’s Global Competitiveness Report, dropped to second place this year - but is still judged to be the best country for ...
5 reasons why Switzerland's gender gap is getting smaller
Mar 31, 2021 · 1. Political representation. Political empowerment permitted a big jump to close the gender gap in Switzerland. The most recent federal parliamentary elections, held in October 2019, went down in history as the “women’s” election, with more women than ever elected to the two houses of parliament.
How Switzerland is serving as a global model for innovation
Jan 18, 2023 · The country spends more than 3% of GDP on R&D (amounting to $25.5 billion in 2019), with the private sector accounting for approximately two-thirds of this. An indication of the beneficial effects of this are the number of patents that Switzerland registers annually. On a per capita basis, it has registered the most globally for years; 8,442 in ...
Climate change is threatening Switzerland's stunning scenery
Oct 15, 2019 · A massive glacier near Mont Blanc is on the verge of collapse, leaving local people in danger from vast chunks of falling ice. The Planpincieux glacier sits in Europe’s western Alps, straddling the borders of Italy, France and Switzerland. In recent years, warming temperatures have melted the vast icy structure, increasing its sliding speed ...
In pictures: World leaders, top experts gather at Davos 2024
Jan 16, 2024 · Davos, Switzerland, is the highest town in Europe and is home to the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting. The 54th Annual Meeting took place between 15-19 January 2024. The gathering was held under the theme 'Rebuilding Trust' and featured over 200 sessions with leading public figures. Close to 3,000 participants from 120 countries gathered ...
Switzerland is the world’s top talent hub. Here's why
Oct 21, 2024 · Here are a few reasons that contribute to the success of Switzerland as the world's best talent hub, in addition to the high rankings in various other aspects of development: Stability and Investment: Switzerland's political stability and low risk profile attract businesses and foreign investors, driving economic growth and job creation.
What makes Switzerland so competitive? | World Economic Forum
Sep 3, 2014 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan …