Thomas von Grünigen, Head of International News at Swiss television SRF, will provide some background on the current American political situation. He will address the turbulent developments since the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term as US president, such as his trade policy and the attacks on US democracy. In addition, he will highlight the political and economic impact the policy decisions of the Trump administration are likely to have on Switzerland, the EU and the entire world.
During his time as US correspondent, Mr. von Grünigen reported extensively on political and social developments in the United States, which gave him deep insights and a broad understanding of American politics and culture.
As US correspondent for Swiss television SRF, Mr. von Grünigen experienced Donald Trump’s first term in office up close, and he was on site when radicalized pro-Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol. During his six and a half years as a correspondent (2015-2021) he lived in New York and in Washington, D.C.
Agenda:
17:30 | Guests’ arrival
18:00 | Welcome greeting by Marvin Schilling
18:10 | Presentation by Thomas von Grünigen
19:15 | Apéro riche
Additional information:
- This event will be held in German
- Attendance by personal invitation only