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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Thomas Cottier is another prominent legal scholar who critiques the current neutrality law.
Schweizer Neutralität darf nicht zum rechtlichen Korsett werden
Switzerland· 2025-11-01
Thomas Cottier is an emeritus professor at the University of Bern who recommended export subsidies to compensate for tariff discrimination.
Kompensation der Schweizer Exporteure für die US-Zölle wäre sündhaft teuerSwitzerland· 2025-09-06
Thomas Cottier is an emeritus professor of European and international economic law at the University of Bern.
Wie die Schweiz ihre Wirtschaft schützen kannSwitzerland· 2025-09-05
Thomas Cottier is a trade law specialist who expressed doubts about the EU-USA deal's justification under WTO rules.
Zum Leidwesen der Schweiz bricht nun auch die EU mit den WelthandelsregelnSwitzerland· 2025-08-26
Thomas Cottier, a professor of trade law, criticizes Switzerland's lack of strategy in dealing with Trump.
Handelsstreit USA - Schweiz: Experte bemängelt fehlende Strategie im ZollstreitSwitzerland· 2025-08-07
Thomas Cottier is a renowned economic lawyer who assessed Trump's tariff policy from a legal perspective.
wie die Schweiz jetzt reagieren könnteSwitzerland· 2025-08-01
Thomas Cottier is an emeritus professor of European and economic international law at the University of Bern.
Trumps Einfluss auf die globale OrdnungSwitzerland· 2025-03-25
Thomas Cottier is a jurist who advocates for closer ties between Switzerland and the EU.
So könnten Ausgleichsmassnahmen Brüssels gegen die Schweiz aussehenSwitzerland· 2025-03-17