«Focus on Switzerland - a new understanding between society, politics and business»

Face-to-face dialogue and rapprochement between society, politics and business are indispensible requirements for the enduring development of Switzerland. Representatives of the three sectors stressed precisely that point at a landmark event organized by SIX Group. The topic was discussed in depth in three lectures and a subsequent podium discussion.

All webcasts below in German.

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	Welcoming remarks by Dr. Urs Rüegsegger, CEO SIX Group "Focus on Switzerland" broached the issue of the stress lines between society, politics and business that have arisen as a result of the crisis-related loss of trust. Apart from its function as an infrastructure and financial market data provider, SIX Group as host of this event has contributed to the encouragement of dialogue between these three sectors. View / download Webcast
	Brief lecture by Peter Siegenthaler, Director of the Swiss Federal Finance Administration Common understanding: Does the crisis present an opportunity? A frank and open discussion of values and attitudes represents a major part of the solution to the problem. What is required is a constructive assessment of the strategic lines of attack for the Swiss financial center, aspects which must also be "owned" by politicians and the broad public. View / download Webcast
	Brief lecture by Rolf Schweiger, Council of States member Politicians in the world of business: A shift in perspective is required For a certain Unité de Doctrine to arise between business and politics in terms of issues of central importance, heightened awareness is necessary on both sides of the aisle: businessmen must embrace an understanding for political aspects and compromises, while politicians demonstrate an understanding that the economic necessity of making unpopular decisions cannot always correspond with the politically desirable. View / download Webcast
	Brief lecture by Prof. Dr. Peter Gomez, Chairman of the Board of SIX Group In mastering the crisis of confidence, businessmen, politicians and the broad public are challenged in equal measure. At the heart of the matter lies the will of everyone to work toward the common good. An initiative being undertaken by the "Swiss Dialogue", a group of renowned businessmen, has resulted in the formulation of the basic principles in this regard. View / download Webcast
	Podium discussion (Moderation: Reto Brennwald) The discussion round between representatives of the business, political and religious communities analyzed what has gone awry in the interaction between business, politics and society, and suggested initial steps that need to be taken in order to resolve the crisis of confidence. Taking part in the discussion, which was moderated by Swiss Television's Reto Brennwald, were Stefan Borgas, CEO of Lonza Group, Rosmarie Michel, entrepreneur, Lena Schneller, president of the Young Liberals of Switzerland party, Peter Siegenthaler, Director of the Swiss Federal Finance Administration, and Martin Werlen, abbot of the Einsiedeln monastery. View / download Webcast
	Closing remarks by Dr. Urs Rüegsegger, CEO SIX Group It takes the personal commitment of people with a role model function to get beyond the business, political and social blocs and engender a multiplier effect, as well as the will to approach others and engage in face-to-face dialogue. View / download Webcast

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