Swiss Energy Governance
With respect to Switzerland, our research asks how the multi-level governance of the domestic energy transition can be made more effective. We examine how the federal, cantonal, and municipal levels interact, where conflicts arise between the three levels, and how these conflicts can be managed. The findings are also informative for other federal countries, such as Germany, Canada, and the US.
European Energy Governance
With respect to the European Union, we examine its relations with non-EU countries. We assess what roles non-members like Norway, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, the UK, and others play in governing energy in Europe. In addition, we consider power shifts and evolving strategies of EU institutions and EU member states like Germany in external energy policy.
Interactions between Swiss and European Energy Governance
Based on the other two research areas, we investigate the energy relations between Switzerland and the EU. We explore what the strong physical interconnection of the Swiss and EU electricity systems means for the future bilateral relationship. Especially, we evaluate how power asymmetries could affect the implementation of the Swiss Energy Strategy 2050 and the EU Green Deal.
A Member of EGI-HSG: From Insight to Impact
With our research in energy governance, we contribute to the activities of the Center for Energy Innovation, Governance and Investment at the University of St.Gallen (EGI-HSG). EGI-HSG bundles the expertise and competence in energy research at the University of St.Gallen. The center provides scientific insights for decision-making processes in business and politics. It thereby makes an important contribution to the implementation of the Swiss Energy Strategy 2050.
Selected contributions to media and the public: Energy cooperation between the EU and Switzerland: Partners by destiny in search of a new model (GovTran Policy Brief) | How EU external energy policy has become 'supranationalised' - and what this. means for European integration (LSE EUROPP Blog) | Swiss Multi-Level Energy Governance (EGI-HSG Energy Video)