Articles about the WTI in the international media, specialist topics, statistics and pictures
WTI faculty and researchers can provide interviews on the following areas:
- Trade & migration
- Trade & environment/climate
- Trade & investment
- Trade & agriculture/food security
- Trade & energy
- Trade & commodities
- Trade & development
- Trade & intellectual property
- Trade & emerging technologies
- Trade in services
- Trade & human rights
We can also provide interview partners on specific topical issues, such as US trade policy, multilateral trade agreements, digital technology, Swiss-EU relations and Brexit. We are happy to handle your requests for interviews in English, German, French or other languages. To arrange an interview, obtain a comment, or for further information, please contact Sophia Thompson.
High resolution photos of WTI premises and management are available in the Press Downloads section. Please credit @wti
In the Press (earlier)
Interview with Prof. Francois about the midterm elections and its economic implications
6 Nov 2018
Handelszeitung
In the Press (earlier)
Switzerland is set to vote on two measures intended to foster sustainable, local agriculture that could greatly complicate the import of foodstuff to the land-locked, mountainous country. Christian Häberli
21 Sep 2018
Bloomberg
In the Press (earlier)
Thomas Cottier interviewed about the trade war with the US and the role of the WTO
23 Jul 2018
Le Temps
In the Press (earlier)
Interview with Joseph Francois about the implications for Portugal of a trade war
15 Jul 2018
Dinheiro vivo
In the Press (earlier)
Article about Switzerland's complaint against the US over its tariff increases quoting Joseph Francois
10 Jul 2018
Basler Zeitung online
In the Press (earlier)
Interview with Professor Manfred Elsig on retaliatory tariffs as a response to tariffs on steel and aluminium imposed by US President Donald Trump.
12 Jun 2018
Republik
In the Press (earlier)
News article questioning whether the US steel tariffs are legal, quoting Christian Häberli
5 Jun 2018
Tagesschau, Germany
In the Press (earlier)
Article about how US steel sanctions will affect Switzerland quoting Michael Hahn.
4 Jun 2018
20 MInuten
In the Press (earlier)
News article on the impact of US tariffs on steel, quoting Michael Hahn
3 Jun 2018
20 Minuten
In the Press (earlier)
Professor Joseph Francois discusses Swiss-China trade relations with Christoph Aebischer from the Bund / Tagesanzeiger.
26 Apr 2018
Der Bund / Tagesanzeiger
In the Press (earlier)
News report quoting Michael Hahn on the EU complaint to the WTO over US steel and aluminium tariffs
17 Apr 2018
SRF
In the Press (earlier)
Article about Swiss agriculture policy and sustainability quoting WTI Fellow Christian Häberli
23 Mar 2018
Tages-Anzeiger
In the Press (earlier)
Joseph Francois of the WTI explains why Germany should play a leading role in cutting steel overproduction
26 Mar 2018
NTV/DPA
In the Press (earlier)
News report quoting Joseph Francois
23 Mar 2018
Associated Press
In the Press (earlier)
News article quoting research by Joseph Francois and Laura Baughman
18 Mar 2018
WSJ
In the Press (earlier)
Article about President Trump's announced tariffs quoting Joseph Francois
15 Mar 2018
Zeit Online
In the Press (earlier)
News article on President Trump's announced tariffs quoting Michael Hahn
8 Mar 2018
Badische Zeitung
In the Press (earlier)
News report quoting a policy paper by Joseph Francois and Laura M. Baughman
6 Mar 2018
Washington Post
In the Press (earlier)
News report quoting a policy paper by Joseph Francois and Laura M. Baughman
6 Mar 2018
Mother Jones
In the Press (earlier)
News report quoting a policy brief by Joseph Francois and Laura M. Baughman
5 Mar 2018
Wall Street Journal
In the Press (earlier)
News report quoting a policy brief by Joseph Francois and Laura M. Baughman
6 Mar 2018
Business Insider UK
In the Press (earlier)
Report quoting a policy brief by Joseph Francois and Laura M. Baughman
6 Mar 2018
ABC News
In the Press (earlier)
Interview with Joseph Francois about President Trump's announcement of steel tariffs
6 Mar 2018
HandelsZeitung
In the Press (earlier)
Article quoting research by Joseph Francois and Laura M. Baughman on the likely effects of the US terminating NAFTA.
5 Mar 2018
MarketWatch
In the Press (earlier)
Article quoting research by the WTI-based DESTA project.
8 Feb 2018
The Economist
In the Press (earlier)
News article quoting Christian Häberli on the EU decision to give limited recognition to the Swiss stock exchange.
28 Dec 2017
Der Bund
In the Press (earlier)
Interview in German with Thomas Cottier on free trade, the WTO, and Switzerland's trade relations with the EU.
14 Dec 2017
HandelsZeitung
In the Press (earlier)
Article on how President Trump is undermining the WTO, quoting Manfred Elsig
10 Dec 2017
Le Temps
In the Press (earlier)
Blog article by Gregory Shaffer co-authored by Manfred Elsig and Mark Pollack.
17 Nov 2017
Huffington Post
In the Press (earlier)
Article on mdplatform.ch migration conference co-organised by the WTI.
10 Nov 2017
Caritas
In the Press (earlier)
News article on the British position on a Brexit deal quoting Koen Berden.
2 Nov 2017
BNR Nieuwsradio
In the Press (earlier)
Monkey Cage piece, co-written by Manfred Elsig, on the challenge to the World Trade Organization Appellate Body posed by the US Administration.
27 Sep 2017
Washington Post
In the Press (earlier)
Opinion piece by Manfred Elsig on the WTO Appellate Body under attack.
17 Oct 2017
NZZ online
In the Press (earlier)
Article on challenges of new technology for professional mobility, quoting Joseph Francois.
27 Sep 2017
Le Temps
In the Press (earlier)
News article quoting Manfred Elsig.
5 Jul 2017
Associated Press
In the Press (earlier)
Interview in German with UN special rapporteur on migration Francois Crépeau on the sidelines of a lecture at the WTI
15 Aug 2017
Der Bund
In the Press (earlier)
Prof. Joseph Francois shares his insights on UK-US post-Brexit trade deal.
11 Jul 2017
Bloomberg News
In the Press (earlier)
Article (in French) on Swiss export subsidies quoting WTI Fellow Christian Häberli in his capacity as part-time WTO judge.
8 Jun 2017
swissinfo
In the Press (earlier)
Article on the 'Migration and Populism' lecture given at the WTI by Francois Crépeau, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Migrants.
3 Jul 2017
Uniaktuell
In the Press (earlier)
Interview (in German) with Manfred Elsig on the challenges to globalisation
19 Jun 2017
Unipress
In the Press (earlier)
Article on Swiss export subsidies quoting WTI Fellow Christian Häberli in his capacity as part-time WTO judge.
8 Jun 2017
swissinfo
In the Press (earlier)
Original article (in German) on Swiss export subsidies quoting WTI Fellow Christian Häberli in his capacity as part-time WTO judge.
8 Jun 2017
swissinfo
In the Press (earlier)
Article by Chad Bown and Manfred Elsig on trade, trade agreements and temporary import protection and the role of the WTO.
23 May 2017
Die Volkswirtschaft
In the Press (earlier)
Article looking at the relationship between the President and Congress, quoting Manfred Elsig.
19 Apr 2017
World Finance
In the Press (earlier)
Article quoting research by the WTI DESTA project into trade agreements
12 Apr 2017
The Economist
In the Press (earlier)
Comment piece by Joelle de Sépibus on implementation of the Swiss mass immigration initiative
16 Mar 2017
Neue Zürcher Zeitung
In the Press (earlier)
Article quoting Thomas Cottier
23 Mar 2017
Daily Mail Online (Reuters)
In the Press (earlier)
Interview with UN Special Envoy for Migration, Francois Crépeau, on the sidelines of a meeting on migration held at the WTI
17 Feb 2017
Berner Zeitung
In the Press (earlier)
News article on Swiss fears over a trade war with the United States, quoting Manfred Elsig
5 Feb 2017
Aargauer Zeitung
In the Press (earlier)
Blog post by Joseph Francois and Laura Baughman on the Trump administration's plans to charge Mexico for the construction of a border wall.
16 Feb 2017
Global Trade
In the Press (earlier)
Manfred Elsig quoted on the Trump administration.
27 Jan 2017
Le Temps
In the Press (earlier)
News article on economists' warnings of new protectionist policy under Trump quoting Christian Häberli
17 Jan 2017
Tages-Anzeiger
In the Press (earlier)
Manfred Elsig comments on Trump and Russian intelligence files.
11 Jan 2017
20 Minuten online
In the Press (earlier)
by Dylan Geraets of the World Trade Review
21 Dec 2016
Cambridge Core
In the Press (earlier)
Interview with former WTI Managing Director Thomas Cottier about the election of Trump and the possible trade impacts, including for Switzerland
18 Nov 2016
Handelszeitung
In the Press (earlier)
Analysis piece quoting WTI senior researcher Rodrigo Polanco
14 Nov 2016
Public Finance International
In the Press (earlier)
Prof. Manfred Elsig interviewed about the reasons for Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election
9 Nov 2016
20 Minuten
In the Press (earlier)
Professor Joseph Francois speaks with the Berner Zeitung's Peter Meier on the issue of migration with Trump as President (page 5)
10 Nov 2016
Berner Zeitung
In the Press (earlier)
US election night anaylsis in German by Prof. Manfred Elsig
9 Nov 2016
20 MInuten
In the Press (earlier)
Manfred Elsig provides analysis of the US presidential candidates
3 Nov 2016
20 Minuten
In the Press (earlier)
Article quoting WTI postdoctoral researcher Wolfgang Alschner
16 Sep 2016
The Wire
22 Oct 2016
Times of Malta
In the Press (earlier)
Article quoting Joseph Francois who explains why Belgium is against the CETA agreement
25 Oct 2016
Huffington Post Germany
In the Press (earlier)
Article on sustainable investment and international trade by Thomas Cottier
25 Oct 2016
Nachhaltiges Investment
In the Press (earlier)
Article analysing mega-regional trade agreements with quote by Joseph Francois.
21 Sep 2016
Kurier.at
In the Press (earlier)
Interview with Joseph Francois about the effects of globalisation on international trade and the importance of expanding the political dialogue to find solutions.
15 Sep 2016
Handelszeitung
In the Press (earlier)
SRF Echo der Zeit interview with Manfred Elsig about rising public opposition to globalisation and free-trade agreements
12 Sep 2016
SRF, Echo der Zeit
In the Press (earlier)
Interview with Christian Häberli on TTIP and Brexit
9 Aug 2016
Der Bund, Tages-Anzeiger
In the Press (earlier)
News article on TTIP quoting Charlotte Sieber-Gasser
12 Jul 2016
Aargauer Zeitung
In the Press (earlier)
Radio interview with Manfred Elsig on the terror attacks on Europe and whether Switzerland could also be affected.
25 Jul 2016
Radio Bern1
In the Press (earlier)
Radio report quoting Rodrigo Polanco on Philip Morris's failed claim for damages against Uruguay over tough anti-smoking laws
10 Jul 2016
SRF radio
In the Press (earlier)
Handelszeitung interview with Joseph Francois on the implications of Brexit for Switzerland
30 Jun 2016
Handelszeitung Blog "Free Lunch"
In the Press (earlier)
Report on new research project on migration quoting Rosa Maria Losada and Joseph Francois
21 Jun 2016
Berner Zeitung, Zurichsee-Zeitung
In the Press (earlier)
Article quoting Elisabeth Bürgi-Bonanomi
9 Jun 2016
Greenpeace
In the Press (earlier)
Blog piece by Manfred Elsig, Mark Pollack and Gregory Shaffer
6 Jun 2016
Washington Post
In the Press (earlier)
Opinion piece by Manfred Elsig about accusations the US is seeking to undermine the WTO
3 Jun 2016
NZZ online
In the Press (earlier)
News article about potential impact of TTIP on Switzerland citing WTI study
31 May 2016
NZZ online
In the Press (earlier)
Commentary on TTIP quoting the WTI study into its impact on the EU
20 May 2016
Finanz und Wirtschaft
In the Press (earlier)
Interview with Rodrigo Polanco and Andreas Dür on TTIP
12 May 2016
ResearchGate
In the Press (earlier)
News article on TTIP quoting Manfred Elsig
3 May 2016
La Liberté, Le Courrier, L'Express
In the Press (earlier)
Interview about TTIP with Luzius Wasescha, chairman of the WTI board
6 May 2016
Bieler Tagblatt
In the Press (earlier)
Interview about TTIP with Thomas Cottier
2 May 2016
SRF Wirtschaft
In the Press (earlier)
Article on TTIP quoting Charlotte Sieber-Gasser and Elisabeth Bürgi-Bonanomi
28 Apr 2016
Doppelpunkt, Sonntag
In the Press (earlier)
News article on TTIP quoting Christian Häberli
2 May 2016
Tages-Anzeiger, Der Bund
In the Press (earlier)
News article on TTIP quoting Charlotte Sieber-Gasser
2 May 2016
Berner Zeitung, Bieler Tagblatt, Der Landbote, Zürcher Oberländer, Zürcher Unterländer, Zürichsee-Zeitung
In the Press (earlier)
News report quoting Charlotte Sieber-Gasser
2 May 2016
20 Minuten
In the Press (earlier)
News report quoting Charlotte Sieber-Gasser
2 May 2016
SRF News
In the Press (earlier)
Article in German/French about TTIP agriculture event held in Bern on 8 April 2016 and involving Charlotte Sieber and Elisabeth Bürgi-Bonanomi of the WTI
22 Apr 2016
Alimenta 8/16
In the Press (earlier)
Citing a research study undertaken by the thinktank CEPS and the World Trade Institute on EU trade with China
21 Apr 2016
EurActiv
In the Press (earlier)
Article quoting the WTI study on the impact of TTIP on the EU
7 Mar 2016
Vita International
In the Press (earlier)
Opinion piece by Joelle de Sépibus and Cenni Nagy on Switzerland's implementation of the mass immigration initiative
11 Mar 2016
NZZ
In the Press (earlier)
Article quoting the WTI study into the impact of TTIP on the EU
4 Mar 2016
Vita
In the Press (earlier)
Interview with Charlotte Sieber-Gasser on the possible impact of TTIP on Switzerland
1 Mar 2016
foodaktuell.ch/alimenta
In the Press (earlier)
Blog about the implementation of the mass immigration initiative in Switzerland by Joëlle de Sépibus and Cenni Najy
2 Mar 2016
l'Hebdo
In the Press (earlier)
Article on the WTI study on the impact of TTIP in the EU
29 Feb 2016
DeMorgen
In the Press (earlier)
Article quoting WTI study on impact of TTIP in EU
27 Feb 2016
Irish News
In the Press (earlier)
Article referring to study by Joëlle de Sépibus and Cenni Najy on the protective clause that Switzerland is invoking over the free movement of people accord with the EU
24 Feb 2016
Le Temps
In the Press (earlier)
News article quoting Ilaria Espa
26 Feb 2016
Climate Home
In the Press (earlier)
Article referring to study by Joëlle de Sépibus and Cenni Najy on the protective clause that Switzerland is invoking over the free movement of people accord with the EU
21 Feb 2016
SonntagsZeitung
In the Press (earlier)
Article on joint WTI/CDE factsheet: Switzerland and the Commodities Trade
19 Feb 2016
NZZ (sda)
In the Press (earlier)
News article about the Spirit of Bern conference that featured presentations by WTI faculty Joseph Francois and Mira Burri
18 Jan 2016
Der Bund
In the Press (earlier)
News article quoting the WTI study on TTIP for AmCham EU and comments by Koen Berden
18 Feb 2016
EurAktiv.com
In the Press (earlier)
Article quoting the WTI study on the impact of TTIP on the EU
12 Feb 2016
Times of Malta
In the Press (earlier)
News article about the WTI report for AmCham EU on TTIP
29 Jan 2016
EurActiv.com
In the Press (earlier)
Interview with Manfred Elsig about TTIP and its impact on Switzerland
15 Jan 2016
swissinfo
In the Press (earlier)
Der globale Datenverkehr ist die Basis der neuen digitalen Wirtschaft – entsprechend frei soll er fliessen. Doch damit schwinden die Möglichkeiten der einzelnen Staaten, etwa die Privatsphäre ihrer Bürger oder die nationale Sicherheit zu schützen. Was tun in diesem Dilemma?
16 Dec 2015
Mira Burri, Unipress
In the Press (earlier)
Das Freihandelsabkommen zwischen USA und EU wird nie Realität werden, sagt der frühere kanadische Handelsdiplomat Pierre Sauvé.
15 Oct 2015
Der Standard
Video/Audio (2019)
Titolo della tavola rotonda aperta al pubblico é "Cambi climatici, Migrazione e sicurezza". L'evento viene presentato nell'ambito della conferenza "L'interconnessione tra cambi climatici e mobilità umana: un modo di definire nuovi percorsi di conoscenza" in programma dal 3 al 6 marzo. La conferenza é organizzata dal World Trade Institute in collaborazione con il Congressi Stefano Franscini/ETH Zürich. Al microfono di Jenny Alessi, Elisa Fornalé professoressa presso il SNS Fondo Nazionale svizzero per la ricerca.
4 Mar 2019
RSI
Video/Audio (2019)
Der Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie schlägt Alarm: China verzerre mit seinem Staatskapitalismus Märkte und Preise. Es kaufe europäische Firmen auf und drohe in Zukunftsmärkten technologisch den Lead zu übernehmen. Stimmt das? Frage an Manfred Elsig, Professor für Internationale Beziehungen an der Universität Bern.
11 Jan 2019
SRF
Video/Audio (earlier)
Prof Francois: Policy Brief Round 3: ‘Trade Discussion’ or ‘Trade War’? The Estimated Impacts of Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
19 Aug 2018
John Oliver (HBO)
Video/Audio (earlier)
Cristian Häberli was interviewed concerning the US-EU agreement (Trump-Juncker, 26 July 2018) in respect of the Trade War (interview in German).
26 Jul 2018
with Andreas Peter from Sputnik News Germany
Video/Audio (earlier)
Cristian Häberli was interviewed on the WTO rights and obligations in respect of US tariff increases and other countries‘ responses (interview in German).
23 Jul 2018
with Massimo Agostinis from Wirtschaftsmagazin Trend (SRF)
Video/Audio (earlier)
Christian Häberli interviewed on the US decision to impose import tariffs on steel and aluminium from the EU and how Switzerland could be affected.
31 May 2018
SRF 10 vor 10
Video/Audio (earlier)
Interview with Michael Hahn on EU blocking statute to oppose US sanctions on Iran and whether Switzerland should join in.
23 May 2018
SRF radio, Echo der Zeit
Video/Audio (earlier)
Michael Hahn interviewed about the EU complaint to the WTO over US tariffs on steel and aluminium
17 Apr 2018
SRF 4 News
Video/Audio (earlier)
Report on the threat of China-US trade war with comments from Christian Häberli
9 Apr 2018
SRF TV, ECO
Video/Audio (earlier)
Christian Häberli interviewed about trade aspects of the Brexit negotiations
29 Mar 2018
Radio 24
Video/Audio (earlier)
Interview with Manfred Elsig about US imposition of import duties on China
23 Mar 2018
SRF radio, Echo der Zeit
Video/Audio (earlier)
Interview with Joseph Francois about President Trump's announced new tariffs (from 2.10)
9 Mar 2018
BBC Radio 5 Live
Video/Audio (earlier)
Interview with Michael Hahn on President Trump's announced tariffs
7 Mar 2018
SRF radio, Echo der Zeit
Video/Audio (earlier)
Joseph Francois interviewed on the Brian Lehrer show on President Trump's planned steel and aluminium tariffs
8 Mar 2018
WNYC
Video/Audio (earlier)
Joseph Francois interviewed on Swiss German television (dubbed in German) about President Trump's threat to impose steel tariffs.
2 Mar 2018
SRF TV, Tagesschau
Video/Audio (earlier)
Joseph Francois interviewed about what a prospective trade deal between the UK and the EU could look like.
15 Dec 2017
BBC Radio 5 Live
Video/Audio (earlier)
Manfred Elsig interviewed in German about the future of NAFTA.
24 Nov 2017
SRF radio, Tagesgespräch
Video/Audio (earlier)
Roundtable discussion in Swiss German about what President Trump has achieved in the year since he was elected. Manfred Elsig is one of the panellists.
7 Nov 2017
SRF TV, Der Club
Video/Audio (earlier)
Radio broadcast including comments by Manfred Elsig
1 Jul 2017
SRF radio, Echo der Zeit
Video/Audio (earlier)
Interview on the challenges to globalisation
13 Jun 2017
Unipress
Video/Audio (earlier)
Report on Ecuador's decision to annul investment protection agreements, including with Switzerland, with comments by Rodrigo Polanco.
8 Jun 2017
SRF radio, Echo der Zeit
Video/Audio (earlier)
Radio discussion on 'the Trump system' with Manfred Elsig
2 Feb 2017
SRF, Radio 1
Video/Audio (earlier)
Professor Manfred Elsig shares his views on the new US presidency and potential trade implications.
24 Jan 2017
SRF "Club"
Video/Audio (earlier)
Interview conducted with faculty member Pierre Sauvé during a teaching visit to PUCP, Peru.
29 Nov 2016
PUCP
Video/Audio (earlier)
Interview conducted with Dr Häberli during a teaching visit to PUCP, Peru.
10 Oct 2016
PUCP
Video/Audio (earlier)
English language interview with Manfred Elsig on TTIP and addressing the challenges and opportunities of free trade.
20 Sep 2016
Deutsche Welle Television
Video/Audio (earlier)
German interview with Manfred Elsig on TTIP and challenges and opportunities of free trade.
20 Sep 2016
Deutsche Welle Television
Video/Audio (earlier)
Podcast of special lecture held by Dr Lauge Poulsen, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor, University College London at the World Trade Institute.
20 Sep 2016
WTI Special Lecture Podcast
Video/Audio (earlier)
Podcast of Brown Bag Seminar given by Alberto van Klaveren, Professor of International Relations at the University of Chile and former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile at the World Trade Institute.
14 Sep 2016
WTI Brown Bag Podcast
Video/Audio (earlier)
Interview at the Global Forum GFMD 2016.
17 Jun 2016
African Mirror TV
Video/Audio (earlier)
Interview at the Global Forum GFMD 2016.
17 Jun 2016
African Mirror TV
Video/Audio (earlier)
Broadcast during Kassensturz consumer programme of SRF television
24 May 2016
SRF
Video/Audio (earlier)
Report on TTIP with contribution by Charlotte Sieber-Gasser
2 May 2016
Radio 1
Video/Audio (earlier)
EurActiv video on TTIP's likely effects on the UK, with Koen Berden
15 Apr 2016
EurActiv.com
Video/Audio (earlier)
Video made during the roundtable organised by EurActiv Institute and AmCham EU on the findings of the WTI report on TTIP
2 Mar 2016
EurActiv
Video/Audio (earlier)
SRF news video coverage of the Spirit of Bern conference that featured presentations by WTI faculty Joseph Francois and Mira Burri
18 Jan 2016
SRF
8 Jan 2016
WTI / NCCR Bern
Video/Audio (earlier)
Report ahead of the WTI Ministerial in Nairobi with comments from Prof Manfred Elsig
15 Dec 2015
SRF
Press Downloads
Pictures in high resolution of WTI Managing Director Joseph Francois, Deputy Managing Director Manfred Elsig, Director Michael Hahn and Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche available for media use. Please credit @wti (97 mb)
4 Jul 2018
WTI
Press Downloads
High resolution photos of WTI premises. Please credit @wti (23,696 kb)
24 Feb 2016
WTI
Press Downloads
English and German versions of a WTI study for AmCham EU on the benefits of TTIP for the EU (302 kb)
17 Feb 2016
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