Thomas Cueni

Thomas Cueni is Director General of IFPMA, the global association of pharmaceutical research companies, based in Geneva. Prior to joining IFPMA he was Secretary General of Interpharma, the association of pharmaceutical research companies in Switzerland.

Opinion

Covid-19 innovations needed today and for future pandemics

This content was published on Mar 6, 2023 The World Trade Organization ongoing discussions on watering down intellectual property protections need to look more closely at the facts.

Opinion

It’s time to put an end to pathogen protectionism

This content was published on Dec 16, 2021 Unrestricted access to pathogens would help the world prepare for new variants and future pandemics, argues Thomas Cueni.

Swiss Abroad

The citizenship obstacle course facing spouses of Swiss Abroad

Alpine Environment

‘Swiss engineering at its best’: the steepest cable car in the world

International Geneva

Swiss budget cuts increase pressure on International Geneva

Alpine Environment

A new start for the ‘sleeping beauty’ of the Swiss Alps

Switzerland is closing down aid projects in Zambia

Foreign Affairs

Foreign aid cuts: where does Switzerland stand?

Are direct democracies more vulnerable to disinformation?

The wave of disinformation is expected to particularly affect direct democracies such as Switzerland or many US states.

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Dec 5, 2024

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What factors should be taken into account when inheriting Swiss citizenship abroad?

Should there be a limit to the passing on of Swiss citizenship? Or is the current practice too strict and it should still be possible to register after the age of 25?

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Feb 10, 2025

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Should nations spend more on foreign aid or are cutbacks justified?

Many countries are cutting back on foreign aid and Switzerland is among them. Do you think it is justified?

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Feb 6, 2025

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