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A Tale of Minorities: Evidence on Religious Ethics and Entrepreneurship from Swiss Census Data
IZA DP No. 7976 A Tale of Minorities: Evidence on Religious Ethics and Entrepreneurship from Swiss Census Data Luca Nunziata Lorenzo Rocco February 2014 DISCUSSION PAPER SERIES Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit Institute for the Study of Labor A Tale of Minorities: Evidence on Religious Ethics and Entrepreneurship from Swiss Census Data Luca Nunziata University of Padua and IZA Lorenzo Rocco University of Padua Discussion Paper No. 7976 February 2014 IZA P.O. Box 7240 53072 Bonn Germany Phone: +49-228-3894-0 Fax: +49-228-3894-180 E-mail: [email protected] Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and not those of IZA. Research published in this series may include views on policy, but the institute itself takes no institutional policy positions. The IZA research network is committed to the IZA Guiding Principles of Research Integrity. The Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) in Bonn is a local and virtual international research center and a place of communication between science, politics and business. IZA is an independent nonprofit organization supported by Deutsche Post Foundation. The center is associated with the University of Bonn and offers a stimulating research environment through its international network, workshops and conferences, data service, project support, research visits and doctoral program. IZA engages in (i) original and internationally competitive research in all fields of labor economics, (ii) development of policy concepts, and (iii) dissemination of research results and concepts to the interested public. IZA Discussion Papers often represent preliminary work and are circulated to encourage discussion. Citation of such a paper should account for its provisional character. -
Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
Strasbourg, 2 September 2008 GVT/COM/II(2008)003 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE FRAMEWORK CONVENTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATIONAL MINORITIES COMMENTS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SWITZERLAND ON THE SECOND OPINION OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FRAMEWORK CONVENTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATIONAL MINORITIES BY SWITZERLAND (received on 28 August 2008) GVT/COM/II(2008)003 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS The Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities adopted its second opinion on Switzerland at its 31st meeting on 29 February 2008. The opinion was transmitted to the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the Council of Europe on 25 April 2008. Switzerland was then invited to submit its comments up to 25 August 2008. Switzerland is pleased that the Advisory Committee’s delegation, on its official visit to the country from 19 to 21 November 2007, was able to meet numerous representatives of the Federal administration, the cantonal authorities, the minorities themselves and NGOs. It welcomes the fact that during the visit the Advisory Committee was able to obtain, to its satisfaction, all the information needed to assess the situation of the national minorities in the country. In that regard, Switzerland wishes to stress the importance it attaches to the constructive dialogue which has grown up between the Advisory Committee and the Swiss authorities. Switzerland received with great interest the Advisory Committee’s second opinion on Switzerland. The detailed and perceptive findings of the Advisory Committee bear witness to its conscientious scrutiny of the situation of the minorities in Switzerland and its attention to the important issues and difficulties. -
Canton of Basel-Stadt
Canton of Basel-Stadt Welcome. VARIED CITY OF THE ARTS Basel’s innumerable historical buildings form a picturesque setting for its vibrant cultural scene, which is surprisingly rich for THRIVING BUSINESS LOCATION CENTRE OF EUROPE, TRINATIONAL such a small canton: around 40 museums, AND COSMOPOLITAN some of them world-renowned, such as the Basel is Switzerland’s most dynamic busi- Fondation Beyeler and the Kunstmuseum ness centre. The city built its success on There is a point in Basel, in the Swiss Rhine Basel, the Theater Basel, where opera, the global achievements of its pharmaceut- Ports, where the borders of Switzerland, drama and ballet are performed, as well as ical and chemical companies. Roche, No- France and Germany meet. Basel works 25 smaller theatres, a musical stage, and vartis, Syngenta, Lonza Group, Clariant and closely together with its neighbours Ger- countless galleries and cinemas. The city others have raised Basel’s profile around many and France in the fields of educa- ranks with the European elite in the field of the world. Thanks to the extensive logis- tion, culture, transport and the environment. fine arts, and hosts the world’s leading con- tics know-how that has been established Residents of Basel enjoy the superb recre- temporary art fair, Art Basel. In addition to over the centuries, a number of leading in- ational opportunities in French Alsace as its prominent classical orchestras and over ternational logistics service providers are well as in Germany’s Black Forest. And the 1000 concerts per year, numerous high- also based here. Basel is a successful ex- trinational EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse- profile events make Basel a veritable city hibition and congress city, profiting from an Freiburg is a key transport hub, linking the of the arts. -
Swiss Economy Cantonal Competitiveness Indicator 2019: Update Following the Swiss Tax Reform (STAF)
Swiss economy Cantonal Competitiveness Indicator 2019: Update following the Swiss tax reform (STAF) Chief Investment Office GWM | 23 May 2019 3:12 pm BST | Translation: 23 May 2019 Katharina Hofer, Economist, [email protected]; Matthias Holzhey, Economist, [email protected]; Maciej Skoczek, CFA, CAIA, Economist, [email protected] Cantonal Competitiveness Indicator 2019 Following the adoption of the tax reform (STAF) on 19 • 1 ZG 0 = rank change versus previous year 100.0 May 2019, the canton of Zug remains the most competitive 2 BS +1 90.6 canton, as in 2018. Basel-Stadt has overtaken the canton of 3 ZH - 1 90.1 Zurich. 4 VD +3 75.2 5 AG - 1 74.3 • The cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Glarus boast the 6 NW +2 72.4 most attractive cost environments. The canton of Bern has 7 SZ - 2 71.3 lost some of its tax appeal. 8 LU - 2 71.2 9 BL 0 71.1 • The tax reform burdens cantons' finances to different 10 GE +1 69.8 extents. In the near term, the cantons of Geneva and Basel- 11 TG - 1 66.7 Stadt are likely to lose revenue from profit tax. 12 SH 0 66.1 13 FR +1 62.9 14 SG - 1 62.8 Following the approval of tax reforms (STAF) in a recent referendum, 15 OW +3 58.6 cantons now need to make changes to their profits taxes. Although 16 AR +1 57.3 some cantons announced considerable cuts to profit taxes prior to 17 SO - 1 55.8 18 GL +4 55.5 the voting, others were more reluctant. -
Green Bond Fact Sheet
Green Bond Fact Sheet Canton of Basel Stadt Date: 01-Oct-2018 Issue date: 24-Sept-2018 Maturity date: 24-Sept-2025 Tenor: 7 Issuer Name Canton of Basel Stadt Amount Issued CHF0.23m (USD0.24m) Country of risk Switzerland CBI Database Included Issuer Type1 Local Government Bond Type Senior unsecured Green Bond Framework Link to Framework Second party opinion ISS-Oekom Certification Standard Not certified Assurance report N/A Certification Verifier N/A Green bond rating N/A Use of Proceeds ☐ Energy ☐ Solar ☐ Tidal ☐ Energy storage ☐ Onshore wind ☐ Biofuels ☐ Energy performance ☐ Offshore wind ☐ Bioenergy ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Geothermal ☐ District heating ☐ Industry: components ☐ Hydro ☐ Electricity grid ☐ Adaptation & resilience ☒ Buildings ☐ Certified Buildings ☐ Water performance ☐ Industry: components ☐ HVAC systems ☐ Energy storage/meters ☐ Adaptation & resilience ☒ Energy ☒ Other energy related performance ☐ Transport ☐ Electric vehicles ☐ Freight rolling stock ☐ Transport logistics ☐ Low emission ☐ Coach / public bus ☐ Infrastructure vehicles ☐ Bicycle infrastructure ☐ Industry: components ☐ Bus rapid transit ☐ Energy performance ☐ Adaptation & resilience ☐ Passenger trains ☐ Urban rail ☐ Water & wastewater ☐ Water distribution ☐ Storm water mgmt ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Water treatment ☐ Desalinisation plants ☐ Industry: components ☐ Wastewater ☐ Erosion control ☐ Adaptation & resilience treatment ☐ Energy performance ☐ Water storage ☐ Waste management ☐ Recycling ☐ Landfill, energy capture ☐ Waste to energy ☐ Waste prevention ☐ Energy performance -
Switzerland 4Th Periodical Report
Strasbourg, 15 December 2009 MIN-LANG/PR (2010) 1 EUROPEAN CHARTER FOR REGIONAL OR MINORITY LANGUAGES Fourth Periodical Report presented to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe in accordance with Article 15 of the Charter SWITZERLAND Periodical report relating to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages Fourth report by Switzerland 4 December 2009 SUMMARY OF THE REPORT Switzerland ratified the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (Charter) in 1997. The Charter came into force on 1 April 1998. Article 15 of the Charter requires states to present a report to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe on the policy and measures adopted by them to implement its provisions. Switzerland‘s first report was submitted to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe in September 1999. Since then, Switzerland has submitted reports at three-yearly intervals (December 2002 and May 2006) on developments in the implementation of the Charter, with explanations relating to changes in the language situation in the country, new legal instruments and implementation of the recommendations of the Committee of Ministers and the Council of Europe committee of experts. This document is the fourth periodical report by Switzerland. The report is divided into a preliminary section and three main parts. The preliminary section presents the historical, economic, legal, political and demographic context as it affects the language situation in Switzerland. The main changes since the third report include the enactment of the federal law on national languages and understanding between linguistic communities (Languages Law) (FF 2007 6557) and the new model for teaching the national languages at school (—HarmoS“ intercantonal agreement). -
Website / Email Additional Information Bern – Biel – Freiburg – Solothurn
List of Funeral Homes in Switzerland and Liechtenstein Prepared by U.S. Embassy Bern, American Citizen Services Unit https://ch.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/ Updated: September 22, 2020 Page 1 SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED The following list of funeral homes has been prepared by the American Citizen Services Unit at U.S. Embassy Bern for the convenience of U.S. Nationals who may require this service and assistance in Switzerland or Liechtenstein. The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following list. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. Government. The order in which the Names appear has no significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information. Content by Region: Contents BERN – BIEL – FREIBURG – SOLOTHURN ......................................................................................................3 ZURICH ................................................................................................................................................3 BASEL .................................................................................................................................................4 GENEVA – VAUD – VALAIS/WALLIS ............................................................................................................4 -
Page 1 of 7 Core Group Wolf Background Information Member State: Switzerland Location: Canton of Bern Large Carnivores: Wolf
Core Group Wolf Background Information Member state: Switzerland Location: Canton of Bern Large carnivores: Wolf Population of large carnivores in the area: After the extermination of wolves in the 19th century, the first wolf returned in 2006 to the Canton of Bern.1 Since then only single wolves passed through the Canton of Bern until in 2016 the first pair of wolves established in the Canton of Bern and Fribourg. Offspring was expected this year. However, the female wolf was found dead on 9 June in the canton of Fribourg. She had been poisoned. There are no signs of the male wolf anymore for the past few months, neither.2 Currently, there are indications of several single wolves in the Canton of Bern. Main conflicts (including e.g. frequency of depredation events etc.): Depredation of livestock, particularly sheep is the main cause of conflict. Although farmers are satisfied with the compensation paid, they are emotionally affected and have more labour if they agree to implement livestock protection measures. As the economy of the Canton of Bern depends heavily on tourism and outdoor activities in the picturesque Alps with their grazing herds of livestock, a concerned part of society fears that a growing population of wolves will put this at risk. There have been incidences of livestock guarding dogs attacking dogs of hikers and frightening hikers. Main conservation issues: Illegal killing of wolves has happened before and it is still a major problem. With the establishment of a new wolf pack, the canton faces new challenges. Low acceptance of wolf by part of the society combined with symbolic and wider social-economic issues also play a major role. -
Download Welcome Brochure Basel
WELCOME Basel. Business, life, culture. MULTIFACETTED CITY OF THE ARTS Basel’s innumerable historical buildings form a picturesque setting for its vibrant cultural scene, which is surprisingly rich for such a small canton: around 40 mu- THRIVING BUSINESS LOCATION CENTRE OF EUROPE, TRINATIONAL seums, some of them world-renowned, such as the Fondation Beyeler and the Basel is Switzerland’s most dynamic busi- AND COSMOPOLITAN Kunstmuseum Basel, the Theater Basel, ness centre. The city built its success on There is a point in Basel, in the Swiss where opera, drama and ballet are per- the global achievements of its pharma- Rhine Ports, where the borders of Switzer- formed, as well as 25 smaller theatres, a ceutical and chemical companies. Roche, land, France and Germany meet. Basel theatre that stages musicals, and count- Novartis, Syngenta, Lonza Group, Clari- works closely together with its neigh- less galleries and cinemas. The city ranks ant and others have raised Basel’s pro- bours Germany and France in the fields of with the European elite in the field of fine file around the world. Thanks to the ex- education, culture, transport and the envi- arts, and hosts the world’s leading con- tensive logistics know-how that has been ronment. Residents of Basel enjoy the su- temporary-art fair, Art Basel. In addition established over the centuries, a number perb recreational opportunities in French to its prominent classical orchestras and of leading international logistics service Alsace as well as in Germany’s Black For- over 1,000 concerts per year, numerous providers are also based here. -
Reimbursement of Excessive Premiums
Federal Department of Home Affairs FDHA Federal Office of Public Health FOPH Health and Accident Insurance Division Federal Office of Public Health, Insurance Supervision Division, August 2018 Reimbursement of excessive premiums Article 17 of the Federal Act on the Oversight of Social Health Insurance (Health Insurance Oversight Act HIOA; SR 832.12) governs the reimbursement of excessive income from insurance premiums. In- surers can apply to the FOPH for permission to reimburse income from a particular canton if this signif- icantly exceeds the accumulated annual costs in that canton. During the 2017 financial year, three insurers applied to the FOPH for permission to reimburse excessive income from premiums in the cantons listed below: Genossenschaft Glarner Krankenversicherung in the canton of Glarus (GL) Kranken- und Unfallkasse Einsiedeln in the canton of Schwyz (SZ) Vivao Sympany AG in the cantons of Aargau (AG), Bern (BE), Basel-Landschaft (BL), Basel- Stadt (BS), Fribourg (FR), Lucerne (LU) and Solothurn (SO) In its ruling of 8 August 2018, the FOPH approved Genossenschaft Glarner Krankenversicherung’s ap- plication as follows: Canton of Glarus: Reimbursement of CHF 80.03 per insured person Everyone insured by Genossenschaft Glarner Krankenversicherung in the above-mentioned canton on 31 December 2017 will be reimbursed the relevant amount before the end of 2018. In its ruling of 8 August 2018, the FOPH approved Kranken- und Unfallkasse Einsiedeln’s application as follows: Canton of Schwyz: Reimbursement of CHF 130 per insured person Everyone insured by Kranken- und Unfallkasse Einsiedeln in the above-mentioned canton on 31 De- cember 2017 will be reimbursed the relevant amount before the end of 2018. -
Local and Regional Democracy in Switzerland
33 SESSION Report CG33(2017)14final 20 October 2017 Local and regional democracy in Switzerland Monitoring Committee Rapporteurs:1 Marc COOLS, Belgium (L, ILDG) Dorin CHIRTOACA, Republic of Moldova (R, EPP/CCE) Recommendation 407 (2017) .................................................................................................................2 Explanatory memorandum .....................................................................................................................5 Summary This particularly positive report is based on the second monitoring visit to Switzerland since the country ratified the European Charter of Local Self-Government in 2005. It shows that municipal self- government is particularly deeply rooted in Switzerland. All municipalities possess a wide range of powers and responsibilities and substantial rights of self-government. The financial situation of Swiss municipalities appears generally healthy, with a relatively low debt ratio. Direct-democracy procedures are highly developed at all levels of governance. Furthermore, the rapporteurs very much welcome the Swiss parliament’s decision to authorise the ratification of the Additional Protocol to the European Charter of Local Self-Government on the right to participate in the affairs of a local authority. The report draws attention to the need for improved direct involvement of municipalities, especially the large cities, in decision-making procedures and with regard to the question of the sustainability of resources in connection with the needs of municipalities to enable them to discharge their growing responsibilities. Finally, it highlights the importance of determining, through legislation, a framework and arrangements regarding financing for the city of Bern, taking due account of its specific situation. The Congress encourages the authorities to guarantee that the administrative bodies belonging to intermunicipal structures are made up of a minimum percentage of directly elected representatives so as to safeguard their democratic nature. -
On the Way to Becoming a Federal State (1815-1848)
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA General Secretariat GS-FDFA Presence Switzerland On the way to becoming a federal state (1815-1848) In 1815, after their victory over Napoleon, the European powers wanted to partially restore pre-revolutionary conditions. This occurred in Switzerland with the Federal Pact of 1815, which gave the cantons almost full autonomy. The system of ruling cantons and subjects, however, remained abolished. The liberals instituted a series of constitutional reforms to alter these conditions: in the most important cantons in 1830 and subsequently at federal level in 1848. However, the advent of the federal state was preceded by a phase of bitter disputes, coups and Switzerland’s last civil war, the Sonderbund War, in 1847. The Congress of Vienna and the Restoration (1814–1830) At the Congress of Vienna in 1814 and the Treaty of Paris in 1815, the major European powers redefined Europe, and in doing so they were guided by the idea of restoration. They assured Switzerland permanent neutrality and guaranteed that the completeness and inviolability of the extended Swiss territory would be preserved. Caricature from the year 1815: pilgrimage to the Diet in Zurich. Bern (the bear) would like to see its subjects Vaud and Aargau (the monkeys) returned. A man in a Zurich uniform is pointing the way and a Cossack is driving the bear on. © Historical Museum Bern The term “restoration”, after which the entire age was named, came from the Bernese patrician Karl Ludwig von Haller, who laid the ideological foundations for this period in his book “Restoration of the Science of the State” (1816).