tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057487038565855826.post9218856581856768..comments2024-02-21T08:52:55.878+00:00Comments on Your Freedom and Ours: I wouldn't call it a paradoxHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13799545178433498944noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057487038565855826.post-35281641625316247012011-08-25T00:55:28.963+01:002011-08-25T00:55:28.963+01:00The Swiss frank's strength has been a problem ...The Swiss frank's strength has been a problem but, unfortunately, the main reason is the weakness of the other currencies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4057487038565855826.post-61840329108060412022011-08-19T15:09:18.189+01:002011-08-19T15:09:18.189+01:00The big problem for the Swiss is the value of the ...The big problem for the Swiss is the value of the Franc against the Euro and the dollar. Even against the pound in the last few weeks there have been big movements due to speculation and investors looking for a safe haven. Five weeks agoone pound was worth 1.33 Sfr. This went to 1.18 about two weeks ago, and today it is at 1.30. This movement causes problems for Swiss exports and employment.<br /><br />The Swiss are far too sensible to join the EU or any union with Germany. As long as have the power of the referendum they will never allow their politicians to have their way.Robertnoreply@blogger.com