Thomas Cottier
Thomas Cottier is an esteemed Swiss jurist and emeritus professor of European law and international economic law, known for his expertise in international arbitration and trade law. He has served as a judge in various high-profile cases within the World Trade Organization (WTO), including notable disputes involving the European Union and China. Cottier is a prominent advocate for Switzerland's closer integration with the European Union and leads the pro-European organization 'Die Schweiz in Europa.' His recent comments in the news highlight his belief that the proposed EU compensation mechanisms could provide Switzerland with a fairer negotiating position, allowing it to challenge EU measures effectively, particularly concerning the sensitive issue of free movement of people.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3 | 4.67 | 0.24% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 22,631 | $700,000 | 1,830$ |
| Totals | 3 | 8,654,622 | 22,631 | $700,000 | 1,830$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Cottier is an emeritus professor at the University of Bern who recommended export subsidies to compensate for tariff discrimination.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Cottier is an emeritus professor of European and international economic law at the University of Bern.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Cottier is a trade law specialist who expressed doubts about the EU-USA deal's justification under WTO rules.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Cottier, a professor of trade law, criticizes Switzerland's lack of strategy in dealing with Trump.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Cottier is a renowned economic lawyer who assessed Trump's tariff policy from a legal perspective.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Cottier is an emeritus professor of European and economic international law at the University of Bern.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Cottier is a jurist who advocates for closer ties between Switzerland and the EU.
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