Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Friday, 15 August 2025
'Horror Scenario': US Slaps Switzerland with Tariffs | DW News
Aug 15, 2025 | The United States has imposed a 39 percent tariff on Swiss exports — more than double the EU rate and nearly four times that of the UK. Switzerland’s tech sector warns the move could threaten jobs, with luxury watches, industrial machinery, cheese, and chocolate among the affected goods. The US accounts for almost 20 percent of Swiss exports.
