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Streit um Streitbeilegung in der WTO
Opinion piece by Manfred Elsig on the WTO Appellate Body under attack.
17 Oct 2017
NZZ online
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In the Press
In the Press
Trump is fighting an open war on trade. His stealth war on trade may be even more important.
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
La mobilité professionnelle, véritable défi posé par les nouvelles technologies
Article on challenges of new technology for professional mobility, quoting Joseph Francois.
27 Sep 2017
Le Temps
In the Press
«Je weniger Schwarzarbeit, desto weniger illegale Einwanderung»
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
Business Casts Doubt on U.K.-U.S. Post-Brexit Trade Deal
Prof. Joseph Francois shares his insights on UK-US post-Brexit trade deal.
11 Jul 2017
Bloomberg News
In the Press
Trump and EU offer starkly different trade visions at G-20
News article quoting Manfred Elsig.
5 Jul 2017
Associated Press
In the Press
Give migrants a voice, urges UN special rapporteur
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
Am Wendepunkt
Interview (in German) with Manfred Elsig on the challenges to globalisation
19 Jun 2017
Unipress
In the Press
How 'wise-guy' Switzerland is outwitting the WTO
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
Wie die Schweiz die WTO austrickst
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
Comment la Suisse se joue de l'OMC
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
Handel, Handelsverträge und temporärer Importschutz
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
How powerful is Donald Trump?
Article looking at the relationship between the President and Congress, quoting Manfred Elsig.
19 Apr 2017
World Finance
In the Press
The EFTA countries show how hard Brexit will be for Britain
Article quoting research by the WTI DESTA project into trade agreements
12 Apr 2017
The Economist
In the Press
World's top LNG buyers form alliance to push for flexible contracts
Article quoting Thomas Cottier
23 Mar 2017
Daily Mail Online (Reuters)
In the Press
Die Suche nach dem Befreiungsschlag
Comment piece by Joelle de Sépibus on implementation of the Swiss mass immigration initiative
16 Mar 2017
Neue Zürcher Zeitung
In the Press
«Migration lässt sich nicht stoppen, nur kontrollieren»
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
Who’s Really Paying for the Wall?
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
Trump schürt bei Schweizer Parlamentarieren Angst vor Handelskrieg
News article on Swiss fears over a trade war with the United States, quoting Manfred Elsig
5 Feb 2017
Aargauer Zeitung
In the Press
Taxer les produits mexicains ne serait pas OMC-compatible
Manfred Elsig quoted on the Trump administration.
27 Jan 2017
Le Temps
In the Press
Bisher hat Kritik Trump kaum je geschadet
Manfred Elsig comments on Trump and Russian intelligence files.
11 Jan 2017
20 Minuten online
In the Press
Wirtschaft warnt vor Folgen eines neuen Protektionismus unter Trump
News article on economists' warnings of new protectionist policy under Trump quoting Christian Häberli
17 Jan 2017
Tages-Anzeiger
In the Press
Book review: Export Restrictions on Critical Minerals and Metals – Testing the Adequacy of WTO Disciplines by Ilaria Espa
by Dylan Geraets of the World Trade Review
21 Dec 2016
Cambridge Core
In the Press
«Primitive und einseitige Sicht auf die Wirtschaft»
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
What does a Trump presidency mean for the developing world?
Analysis piece quoting WTI senior researcher Rodrigo Polanco
14 Nov 2016
Public Finance International
In the Press
«Das ist ein Votum gegen das Establishment»
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
Was von Trumps grossmundigen Ankündigungen zu halten ist
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
9 Nov 2016
20 MInuten
In the Press
«Trump ist dünnhäutig, Clinton extrem unbeliebt»
Manfred Elsig provides analysis of the US presidential candidates
3 Nov 2016
20 Minuten
22 Oct 2016
Times of Malta
In the Press
Ein Gründungsvater von Ceta erklärt, was hinter dem Protest gegen das Abkommen steckt
Article quoting Joseph Francois who explains why Belgium is against the CETA agreement
25 Oct 2016
Huffington Post Germany
In the Press
Nachhaltige Investitionen und Internationaler Handel
Article on sustainable investment and international trade by Thomas Cottier
25 Oct 2016
Nachhaltiges Investment
In the Press
Jobkiller? Anti-CETA-Studie im Faktencheck
Article analysing mega-regional trade agreements with quote by Joseph Francois.
21 Sep 2016
Kurier.at
In the Press
Deconstructing India’s Model Bilateral Investment Treaty
Article quoting WTI postdoctoral researcher Wolfgang Alschner
16 Sep 2016
The Wire
In the Press
Globale Nachwehen
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
Globalisierung und Freihandel werden immer mehr hinterfragt
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
«Die Schweiz sollte bald mit den Briten verhandeln»
Interview with Christian Häberli on TTIP and Brexit
9 Aug 2016
Der Bund, Tages-Anzeiger
In the Press
Keine Anschläge in der Schweiz - nur Glück?
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
Ein Handelsvertrag und seine Feinde
News article on TTIP quoting Charlotte Sieber-Gasser
12 Jul 2016
Aargauer Zeitung
In the Press
Uruguay gegen Philip Morris: Ein Fall, der Schule machen könnte
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
Acht Botschaften an die Schweiz nach dem Brexit
Handelszeitung interview with Joseph Francois on the implications of Brexit for Switzerland
30 Jun 2016
Handelszeitung Blog "Free Lunch"
In the Press
Schweizer Forscher gelten als Risiko
Report on new research project on migration quoting Rosa Maria Losada and Joseph Francois
21 Jun 2016
Berner Zeitung, Zurichsee-Zeitung
In the Press
Bioethanol - Landhandel mit Schweizer Beteiligung
Article quoting Elisabeth Bürgi-Bonanomi
9 Jun 2016
Greenpeace
In the Press
The U.S. is causing a major controversy in the World Trade Organization. Here’s what’s happening.
Blog piece by Manfred Elsig, Mark Pollack and Gregory Shaffer
6 Jun 2016
Washington Post
In the Press
Streitbeilegung in der WTO - Mit dem Feuer spielen
Opinion piece by Manfred Elsig about accusations the US is seeking to undermine the WTO
3 Jun 2016
NZZ online
In the Press
Der Schweiz droht eine heftige Diskriminierung
News article about potential impact of TTIP on Switzerland citing WTI study
31 May 2016
NZZ online
In the Press
Freihandel statt Abschottung
Commentary on TTIP quoting the WTI study into its impact on the EU
20 May 2016
Finanz und Wirtschaft
In the Press
Expert dialogue: Rough road ahead for TTIP, but not because of leak
Interview with Rodrigo Polanco and Andreas Dür on TTIP
12 May 2016
ResearchGate
In the Press
Schweizer Käse hätte keine Chance mehr
Interview about TTIP with Luzius Wasescha, chairman of the WTI board
6 May 2016
Bieler Tagblatt
3 May 2016
La Liberté, Le Courrier, L'Express
In the Press
Es braucht Regeln für die ohnehin stattfindende Globalisierung
Interview about TTIP with Thomas Cottier
2 May 2016
SRF Wirtschaft
In the Press
Auf dem Weg zur grössten Freihandelszone
Article on TTIP quoting Charlotte Sieber-Gasser and Elisabeth Bürgi-Bonanomi
28 Apr 2016
Doppelpunkt, Sonntag
In the Press
Freihandelsgegner punkten im grossen Verhandlungspoker
News article on TTIP quoting Charlotte Sieber-Gasser
2 May 2016
Berner Zeitung, Bieler Tagblatt, Der Landbote, Zürcher Oberländer, Zürcher Unterländer, Zürichsee-Zeitung
2 May 2016
Tages-Anzeiger, Der Bund
2 May 2016
20 Minuten
In the Press
Wenn zwei sich finden, leidet der Dritte: Schweiz im TTIP-Abseits
News report quoting Charlotte Sieber-Gasser
2 May 2016
SRF News
In the Press
Das Mega-Abkommen und die Schweiz
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
EU importers calls for free trade deal with China
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
Das Bundesgericht und die Personenfreizügigkeit
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
TTIP is not expected to lead to reducing levels of social protection, says a new report
Article quoting the WTI study on the impact of TTIP on the EU
7 Mar 2016
Vita International
In the Press
L’impatto sociale del Ttip? È positivo
Article quoting the WTI study into the impact of TTIP on the EU
4 Mar 2016
Vita
In the Press
TTIP: «Es drohen Wettbewerbsnachteile»
Interview with Charlotte Sieber-Gasser on the possible impact of TTIP on Switzerland
1 Mar 2016
foodaktuell.ch/alimenta
In the Press
Aïe: le Tribunal fédéral s’invite dans le débat de la mise en œuvre de l’initiative contre l’immigration de masse
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
N-VA: "TTIP goed voor consumenten, burgers en bedrijven"
Article on the WTI study on the impact of TTIP in the EU
29 Feb 2016
DeMorgen
In the Press
Cheaper cars - but TTIP dream labelled a nightmare
Article quoting WTI study on impact of TTIP in EU
27 Feb 2016
Irish News
26 Feb 2016
Climate Home
In the Press
Avec l’UE, une fenêtre d’opportunité existe. Ne la gâchons pas
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
Gesucht: Weg aus der Sackgasse
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
Forscher wollen mehr Transparenz im Rohstoffhandel
Article on joint WTI/CDE factsheet: Switzerland and the Commodities Trade
19 Feb 2016
NZZ (sda)
In the Press
Farmers fear for their future as new TTIP round opens
News article quoting the WTI study on TTIP for AmCham EU and comments by Koen Berden
18 Feb 2016
EurAktiv.com
In the Press
Member states with long-standing US trade ties to gain the most from TTIP
News article about the WTI report for AmCham EU on TTIP
29 Jan 2016
EurActiv.com
In the Press
Nachtübung – und ein volles Haus
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
Schweizer Anliegen könnten auf der Strecke bleiben
Interview with Manfred Elsig about TTIP and its impact on Switzerland
15 Jan 2016
swissinfo
In the Press
Digitaler Handel stürzt Regulatoren ins Dilemma
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
TTIP ist dem Untergang geweiht
Das Freihandelsabkommen zwischen USA und EU wird nie Realität werden, sagt der frühere kanadische Handelsdiplomat Pierre Sauvé.
15 Oct 2015
Der Standard
In the Press
Ins and outs of EU-US trade deal
Article quoting the WTI study on the impact of TTIP on the EU
12 Feb 2016
Times of Malta
Video/Audio
Video/Audio
Inside US Trade - WTO dispute settlement in crisis
Radio broadcast including comments by Manfred Elsig
1 Jul 2017
SRF radio, Echo der Zeit
13 Jun 2017
Unipress
Video/Audio
Ecuador will das Investitionsschutz-Abkommen aufkünden
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
Die wilde Entschlossenheit des neuen US-Präsidenten Donald Trump
Radio discussion on 'the Trump system' with Manfred Elsig
2 Feb 2017
SRF, Radio 1
Video/Audio
Professor Manfred Elsig interviewed on SRF "Club".
Professor Manfred Elsig shares his views on the new US presidency and potential trade implications.
24 Jan 2017
SRF "Club"
Video/Audio
PUCP interview with Pierre Sauvé on the OECD
Interview conducted with faculty member Pierre Sauvé during a teaching visit to PUCP, Peru.
29 Nov 2016
PUCP
Video/Audio
PUCP interview with Christian Häberli on climate change, trade rules and free trade
Interview conducted with Dr Häberli during a teaching visit to PUCP, Peru.
10 Oct 2016
PUCP
Video/Audio
Made in Germany - The Business Magazine (English)
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
Made in Germany: The Business Magazine (German)
German interview with Manfred Elsig on TTIP and challenges and opportunities of free trade.
20 Sep 2016
Deutsche Welle Television
Video/Audio
Bounded Rationality and Economic Diplomacy: The Politics of Investment Treaties in Developing Countries
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
Regionalism in Latin America
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
Discussion with Rosa Losada about the role of civil society in the international dialogue on migration and development on African Mirror TV - Clip 1
Interview at the Global Forum GFMD 2016.
17 Jun 2016
African Mirror TV
Video/Audio
Discussion with Rosa Losada about the role of civil society in the international dialogue on migration and development on African Mirror TV - Clip 2
Interview at the Global Forum GFMD 2016.
17 Jun 2016
African Mirror TV
Video/Audio
Interview with Charlotte Sieber-Gasser about the possible impact of TTIP on Switzerland
Broadcast during Kassensturz consumer programme of SRF television
24 May 2016
SRF
Video/Audio
Podcast, "Kompakt am Mittag"
Report on TTIP with contribution by Charlotte Sieber-Gasser
2 May 2016
Radio 1
Video/Audio
What will TTIP mean for the UK?
EurActiv video on TTIP's likely effects on the UK, with Koen Berden
15 Apr 2016
EurActiv.com
Video/Audio
TTIP: Quelles opportunités pour la France?
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
Neue Tagung «Spirit of Bern»: Premiere mit 700 Gästen
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
WTO: Kein Durchbruch in Sicht
Report ahead of the WTI Ministerial in Nairobi with comments from Prof Manfred Elsig
15 Dec 2015
SRF
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Press Downloads
WTI management images (zip)
Pictures in high resolution of WTI Managing Director Joseph Francois, Deputy Managing Director Manfred Elsig and Director Michael Hahn available for media use. Please credit @wti (35 mb)
13 Jan 2016
WTI
Press Downloads
TTIP press releases (zip)
English and German versions of a WTI study for AmCham EU on the benefits of TTIP for the EU (302 kb)
17 Feb 2016
WTI
Press Downloads
WTI images general (zip)
High resolution photos of WTI premises. Please credit @wti (23,696 kb)
24 Feb 2016
WTI