An attorney based in Washington, D.C., Binta Robinson received her juris doctor from the George Washington University Law School. Moreover, Binta Robinson has visited several countries, including Switzerland. Switzerland is known for its watches and chocolates, and the Alps. It is also known for its high quality of life, which it shares with a number of its European neighbors. However, this quintessential European country is neither a member of the European Union (EU) nor the European Economic Area (EEA). How is that possible when Switzerland is located at the center of Europe? The main explanation for the status quo is the way the Swiss government functions. Switzerland is the only European country whose people actually have a direct influence on government decisions. Hence, a voter majority has to ratify all new laws, especially those that involve the constitution. Regarding the country’s non-membership in the EEA, 50.3 percent of voters participating in the referendum decided on the matter in 1992 when they voted against membership. |
AuthorA former Primary Patent Examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Binta Robinson has examined more than 100 United States patent applications. Archives
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