Martin Schlegel, the new President of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), made his inaugural public appearance in Ticino, delivering a speech in Bellinzona. He highlighted significant geopolitical risks and projected moderate economic growth, with an expected GDP increase of 1% this year, below the long-term average. Christian Vitta, head of the Ticino Department of Finance and Economy, expressed the canton’s pride in hosting the SNB leader.
