The Need for More Swiss-German Integration in the Face of Growing Diplomatic Tensions
In a late 2012 Le Temps article, Dr. Thomas Borer responds to growing tensions between Switzerland and Germany over tax disputes. He warns of a severe loss of Swiss influence in Berlin. Borer urges Switzerland to rebuild ties beyond official diplomacy, forging alliances in cultural, sports, and business circles. As he puts it, it “is up to Switzerland to show its partner that it exists”.