Turkey focus: Chronology of a crisis

Turkey focus: Chronology of a crisis

Turkey is still defined as an emerging market economy; over the last 20 years, it established itself increasingly among the top-25 global markets, but could not maintain this upward trend in recent times. Recently, it has had to face a currency crisis due to the Turkish lira decreasing dramatically in value. At the same time, …

Euro Elite Switzerland: Like clockwork

Euro Elite Switzerland: Like clockwork

When the world went into lockdown in March/April 2020, everyone expected the worst for the economy. While it is safe to say that some countries struggled more than others, Switzerland conquered the crisis and even exceeded pre-Covid activity in some areas. As one of the wealthiest countries in the world, Switzerland’s GDP has been on …

Switzerland focus: Bouncing back

Switzerland focus: Bouncing back

When the world went into lockdown in March/ April 2020, everyone expected the worst for the economy: market crashes, sky-rocketing unemployment numbers and a wave of insolvencies. While it is safe to say that some countries struggled more than others, Switzerland weathered the crisis well, even exceeding pre-Covid-19 activity in some areas. One of the …

Switzerland focus: Still standing

Switzerland focus: Still standing

Switzerland is often singled out as the prime model for a stable economy – apart from a temporary blip in 2009 following the global economic crisis, GDP growth has moved consistently upwards. The country’s strong employment figures and national debt position have only underlined its positive reputation even more. But when Covid-19 hit, not even …

Euro Elite: Switzerland – Locked down

Euro Elite: Switzerland – Locked down

In a space of only 41,285 km², Switzerland has two major language areas and 26 cantons, giving it a fairly unique set-up. Known to be one of the richest countries in the world, it had little problem absorbing the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to its stable economy. However, ‘the government hasn’t been very …