WEF ticker"Best time": One person is particularly looking forward to the WEF
Valérie Glutz
17.1.2025
Every year, the political and business elite meet in Davos for the WEF. blue News reports in detail on the World Economic Forum 2025: whether with background reports or live reports on site.
17.01.2025, 10:54
17.01.2025, 16:28
Valérie Glutz
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The WEF 2025 will take place from January 20 to 24 in Davos.
It brings together financial and political leaders from all over the world.
Davos is becoming a high-security fortress. Few people enjoy it, but for many it is part of everyday life, as blue News editor Samuel Walder knows. One skier reacts happily: "The slopes are almost empty," he says.
1.30 pm
Davos resembles a building site
Davos WEF conversion
Davos is taking on a major construction site.
Image: Samuel Walder
Numerous renovations are pending.
Image: Samuel Walder
Many businesses continue to rent out their space during this time.
Image: Samuel Walder
The "Brazil House" is being built here
Image: Samuel Walder
Davos WEF conversion
Davos is taking on a major construction site.
Image: Samuel Walder
Numerous renovations are pending.
Image: Samuel Walder
Many businesses continue to rent out their space during this time.
Image: Samuel Walder
The "Brazil House" is being built here
Image: Samuel Walder
The WEF construction can also be seen in Davos. The stores along the main street are being cleared out to make way for the companies. They can rent the buildings and advertise or set up meeting places during the WEF.
17.1., 10.50 a.m.
Davos now becomes a high-security zone
This morning, the police and army provided information about security at the WEF. With immediate effect, an extensive flight and security zone will be in place and Davos will be cordoned off for the most part. The police and army are in action, as pictures taken by a blue News reporter on location show.
All Swiss police forces are deployed to ensure security at the WEF in Davos. The police forces will be supported by up to 5,000 members of the armed forces on assistance duty, as explained by Divisional Commander Maurizio Dattrino at the WEF media conference.
15.01., 11.08 a.m.
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The first WEF guests have already been announced since Tuesday. Among others, Volodymyr Selenskyi will be visiting Davos - despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A large part of the army contingent for deployment at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos arrived on Monday. They have to protect important infrastructure such as power lines or transport certain politicians by air.