Starker Franken: Fluch statt Segen? | Meyer:Wermuth

The strong Swiss franc is putting pressure on the Swiss economy: While purchases abroad are becoming somewhat cheaper, industrial companies are struggling with rising prices and increasing competition. Thousands of jobs are at risk, and concerns are growing. In today's episode of Roth:Wermuth, we discuss why the franc is so strong, what interests are behind it, and why criticism of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is increasing. We also talk about the Swissness debate: Why a decision concerning the "On" brand is calling the "Swiss Made" label into question, why products with little added value in Switzerland are suddenly considered "Swiss"—and what this means for jobs, prices, and credibility. Finally, we turn to military procurement: from questionable decisions regarding equipment choices to multi-billion-dollar projects with the USA. We discuss a lack of oversight, problematic contracts, and the question of why taxpayers' money keeps disappearing into large procurement projects. 00:00 Welcome 04:02 Strong Swiss franc: Dangers for jobs and industry? 15:06 Swissness: Why the definition matters 21:26 Army: Billions in spending, blunders, and lack of oversight 30:56 Short answers to complex questions (EU asylum policy, police violence in Basel, the definition of milk, Antifa Carnival) Do you have feedback on the podcast or questions for us? Let us know in the comments! 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Every Monday, Mattea Meyer and Cédric Wermuth provide context for the most important political developments in Switzerland. Transparent, concise, and straight from Bern. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Rs4T6g... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/me... Video RSS feed: https://www.sp-ps.ch/artikel-kanal/me... Audio RSS feed: https://anchor.fm/s/ab19f5f4/podcast/rss