Alain Berset serves as the head of the Swiss Ministry of the Interior and holds the presidency during his term. Reports from TASS corroborate his role in leading the government while continuing departmental duties. He is a representative of the Social Democratic Party within the Swiss coalition government.
Switzerland conducted its presidential elections on December 7, 2022. In Switzerland, decisions are made by the Federal Council as a collective body, so the change in the presidency is not expected to shift the nation’s domestic or foreign policy directions significantly.
Environmental activists have raised concerns about the possible vanishing of snow at Swiss ski destinations. The notable resort area of Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis could see its natural snowy slopes dwindle by the end of the 21st century due to ongoing climate warming.
Projections suggest an uptick in precipitation in the coming decades, but much of it is likely to arrive as rain rather than snow. Despite these climatic challenges, investment in the ski industry continues, with stakeholders focusing on adaptation and resilience to shifting snow patterns.