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Climate change

South America’s tropical glaciers are an endangered cultural heritage

The Nevado del Ruiz glacier, located at an altitude of 5,320 metres in Colombia, has seen its surface area halved since the 1980s.

These glaciers, located near the equator, are particularly vulnerable to climate change, and the consequences of their melting are vast.

By Luigi Jorio

The Yala Glacier in Nepal could disappear in the next 20-25 years.

Climate change

Nepal and the Himalayas, the agony of glaciers on the roof of the world

By Luigi Jorio

The Swiss glacier monitoring network GLAMOS (pictured carrying out measurements on the Pers Glacier in southeastern Switzerland) is among the oldest in the world.

Climate change

Why the Swiss are leading efforts to track melting glaciers

By Luigi Jorio

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Why melting glaciers affect us all

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Don’t stop me now: Freddie Mercury and Montreux

Montreux has long been a magnet for Freddie fans

This content was published on Apr 19, 2025 A growing number of fans flock to the Swiss town of Montreux every year in search of a Freddie Mercury experience.

Illustration of police with weapons on crime scene and Swiss Alps in the background

New true crime films: Switzerland’s darkest mysteries

This content was published on Apr 17, 2025 Despite being one of the safest countries in the world, Switzerland has had its share of big crime stories.

Climate protesters in Bern on March 11,2025.

Taking the pulse: are the Swiss losing interest in climate change fight?

This content was published on Apr 17, 2025 Swiss turnout at last week’s global climate strike protest was down from previous years – drawing around 6,000 people across four cities. Are the Swiss losing interest in climate action?

Heavy rainfall in southern Switzerland: canton Valais issues weather warning and Ticino will have a wet Easter.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Apr 17, 2025 As heavy rainfall pelts southern Switzerland, canton Valais has issued a weather warning and Ticino is set for a wet Easter.

Swiss hotel manager commits to China for the long haul

This content was published on Apr 18, 2025 Ticino native Carlo Schmed has lived for 37 years in China, where he has managed hotels since 1987.

Ukrainian in Switzerland: ‘I loved Russia…but they threw me out’

This content was published on Apr 17, 2025 Long-time Russian resident Natalia told officers she was for “peace in the world”. The response: a 20-year-ban on entering the country.

Swiss-EU ties finally find a sense of stability

This content was published on Apr 16, 2025 The new agreement between Bern and the EU appears tailormade for Switzerland. But our guests at a Let’s Talk debate warn that the bilateral route is not a long-term solution.

Recent stories for the Swiss Abroad community

Swiss Abroad

Trump policies amplify banking headaches of Swiss Abroad

PostFinance is closing accounts held by Swiss citizens in Cuba – an example of the banking headaches facing Swiss living abroad. The US president is also a factor.

By Melanie Eichenberger

Swiss Abroad

You won’t find any Swiss in these countries

By Melanie Eichenberger

Lukas Weber, 58, was born in Basel and lives in Fribourg.

Swiss Abroad

New OSA director: ‘I see myself as a bridge-builder’

By Emilie Ridard

Just bland without Aromat: For over 70 years, this seasoning is been found in almost every Swiss kitchen.

Swiss Abroad

From Aromat to absinthe: this is the taste of Switzerland

By Hannah Krug

Moving abroad made easy

From CV to interview: how to apply for a job abroad

This content was published on Mar 10, 2025 Applying for jobs in other countries means adjusting to different standards and expectations.

Emigrating with family: what to do if a child doesn’t want to move

This content was published on Mar 7, 2025 New surroundings, new school, new friends – emigration can be a daunting prospect for children. Two experts share their tips.

From emigration to arrival: How to successfully integrate abroad

This content was published on Feb 12, 2025 From culture shock to new friendships: experts share their tips for successful integration and making new friends.

Files next to a globe on a desk in an office of the Swiss Federal Statistical Office in Neuchatel in the canton of Neuchatel, Switzerland, pictured on November 6, 2010.

Tax information when emigrating from Switzerland: what you need to know

This content was published on Jan 7, 2025 Tax liability in Switzerland does not always end at the country’s border – here’s what you should bear in mind when moving abroad.

Voting from abroad: How to register for Swiss elections

This content was published on Oct 16, 2024 Switzerland grants voting rights to its citizens living abroad. If you want to exercise your voting rights, you must first get on the electoral register.

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What you need to know to get a job abroad

This content was published on Feb 5, 2025 Emigrating from Switzerland in search of work in another country? Here is some sound advice.

Emigration and pension benefits: how to save on taxes

This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 Taxes are due when withdrawing pension fund capital. Swiss citizens living abroad may, under certain circumstances, reclaim a portion of these taxes.

Swiss abroad health insurance – what are the options?

This content was published on Jan 6, 2025 Should you take out insurance abroad? Or with a health insurance company in Switzerland? Is that even possible? We explain.

A family of five paddling in the sea at sunset, on the beach.

Emigration: what steps should I take to leave Switzerland?

This content was published on Jan 23, 2025 This article, along with a practical checklist, will guide you step by step through the emigration process – supplemented with further helpful articles and links.

Bringing a pet to Switzerland requires meticulous preparation

This content was published on Feb 13, 2025 Whether visiting Switzerland on holiday or arriving to live permanently, entering the country with a pet involves a number of steps and formalities. Here’s what you need to know.

Bank account for Swiss citizens living abroad

Five things to know about your Swiss bank account before emigrating

This content was published on Dec 23, 2024 Swiss Abroad frequently pay significantly higher fees at Swiss banks than their compatriots in Switzerland. You can find an overview of prices here.

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Moving abroad: a helpful checklist

This content was published on Dec 23, 2024 Planning on emigrating? This checklist including expert tips will guide you through the logistical steps.

Swiss state pensions abroad and what you need to know

This content was published on Apr 8, 2023 How can I claim my state pension abroad? Can I still make voluntary contributions from outside Switzerland? Answers to some FAQs.

Swiss passengers queuing to check in their luggage in a Swiss airport

Culture shock: The four phases of emigration

This content was published on Dec 23, 2024 Moving abroad is an exciting but often challenging experience. Many emigrants experience different phases between culture shock and assimilation.

Swiss Oddities

Rock’n’hole: the awe-inspiring Martinsloch sun phenomenon

This content was published on Apr 12, 2025 Twice a year the sun pierces a hole in a mountain in eastern Switzerland and lights up a church.

Discovered thanks to lidar: Former castle site in the Bernese Emmental.

Why Switzerland is an archaeological treasure trove

This content was published on Apr 5, 2025 No other country offers such comprehensive, freely available, high-resolution radar scans – a unique resource for science.

The Federal Palace, symbol of the federal city of Bern since 1902.

Why Switzerland hasn’t got a capital city

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 Bern is not officially the capital of Switzerland. Rather, it’s the “federal city”. Why?

Heimatort, sweet Heimatort: the unique Swiss concept of home

This content was published on Mar 22, 2025 Why do Swiss passports and ID cards care about your “place of origin” rather than “place of birth”?

Cars drive over the Astra Bridge on the A1 motorway.

Ups and downs: Swiss drivers benefit from world’s only mobile bridge

This content was published on Mar 15, 2025 A 257-metre bridge on wheels lets cars drive over Swiss roadworks. But its launch was a “debacle”.

Gentian, the ‘yellow fairy’ of the Swiss Jura

This content was published on Mar 8, 2025 A Jura treasure, gentian is a versatile plant that can heal, intoxicate and even polish.

Face time: the terrifying Swiss tradition of Tschäggättä

This content was published on Mar 1, 2025 When night falls, ancient, eerie figures roam the villages of a Swiss mountain valley. They are the Tschäggättä.

On Lake Geneva, the bise can lead to high waves.

The bise, the ill wind unique to Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 22, 2025 When a cold, dry wind sweeps through Switzerland, many people complain of headaches and other problems. They then often curse the bise.

Rocky landscape around the Stockhorn in the Simmental.

Spell check: the Swiss origins of the European witch craze

This content was published on Feb 15, 2025 The 15th-century description of a witch hunt in the Bernese Simmental became the blueprint for witch hunts across Europe.

‘Swiss engineering at its best’: the steepest cable car in the world

This content was published on Feb 8, 2025 A section of the Schilthornbahn cableway is the latest example of breathtaking engineering in the Swiss Alps. But how steep is it?

An eye-opening guide to Switzerland’s ear-splitting sirens

This content was published on Feb 1, 2025 Every year, on the first Wednesday in February, the sound of 7,200 sirens fills the Alpine air, startling anyone who doesn’t know it’s a test.

Spring begins in Geneva when the official horse chestnut tree says so

This content was published on Jan 25, 2025 It’s spring in Geneva when the secretary general of the cantonal parliament sees the first leaf on the city’s official horse chestnut.

Weapons or uniforms? The cost-cutting Swiss army has chosen

This content was published on Jan 18, 2025 One casualty of the Swiss Armed Forces’ austerity measures is the dapper service uniform.

Solothurn, the Swiss city that goes up to 11

This content was published on Jan 11, 2025 Eleven is a magic number for residents of Solothurn, Switzerland’s most beautiful Baroque city. But why?

Happy – and creepy – New Year in Switzerland!

This content was published on Dec 31, 2024 Billions of people around the world will be marking the New Year somehow – and the tradition-loving Swiss are no exception.

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Join the debate on “dialogue”

This content was published on Feb 10, 2025 Read selected articles from across Switzerland and discuss current issues with people living in Switzerland and fellow Swiss Abroad in our debates.

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Switzerland: How To

How do you dispose of rubbish in Switzerland? What are the visa requirements? It’s all here.

Cassis meets Turkish foreign minister for talks on Syria, Gaza and Ukraine

This content was published on Apr 13, 2025 Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis met today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

Israel's ambassador to Bern, Ifat Reshef

Ambassador: Israel and Switzerland ‘don’t agree on everything’

This content was published on Apr 12, 2025 Israel’s ambassador to Bern maintains that Switzerland and her country enjoy friendly relations. But criticises certain Swiss positions within UN bodies.

Israel: US threatens Human Rights Council

US threatens UN Human Rights Council over Israel

This content was published on Apr 4, 2025 US parliamentarians have threatened the UN Human Rights Council with sanctions similar to those against the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Swiss UN rapporteur urges Washington to release Columbia University student

This content was published on Mar 21, 2025 The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues, Nicolas Levrat, and eight other legal experts, have called on the US to release Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil.

Council of States does not want to stop Swiss UNRWA contributions immediately

Swiss UNRWA funding given temporary reprieve

This content was published on Mar 18, 2025 The Swiss Senate has rejected an immediate halt of payments to the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

The UN has documented 111 executions of civilians in western Syria

UN officials in Geneva report over 100 civilian executions in western Syria

This content was published on Mar 12, 2025 Verification is ongoing, and the actual number is likely higher, said a UN spokesperson in Geneva. A Syrian NGO claims executions could exceed 1,000.

Failure of Middle East conference in Geneva reflects ‘too divided’ international society

This content was published on Mar 7, 2025 Switzerland has axed a conference on the application of the Geneva Conventions to the occupied Palestinian territories, following protests from several countries.

Conference on international humanitarian law in Geneva canceled

Switzerland cancels Middle East humanitarian law conference

This content was published on Mar 7, 2025 Switzerland has called off a conference on applying the Geneva Conventions in the Middle East following protests from several countries.

Palestinians try to continue their daily lives in the rubble of buildings or their makeshift tents at the Bureij refugee camp in Gaza City, Gaza, on March 5, 2025.

The international conference that Switzerland doesn’t want but must organise

This content was published on Mar 6, 2025 Switzerland is set to host a conference on the occupied Palestinian territories on Friday.

Israel denounces Swiss decision to hold a meeting in Geneva on Friday

Israel criticises Swiss decision to host Middle East conference in Geneva on Friday

This content was published on Mar 3, 2025 Israel has condemned Switzerland for planning to host a meeting on international humanitarian law in the Middle East next Friday in Geneva.

Children write on the floor with coloured piece of chalk "Stop Bombing Children" during a Pro-Palestinian rally in Parliament Square, central London, on February 7, 2024 and called by British associations Stop the War Coalition (StWC) and Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND).

Middle East conference in Geneva aims to revive international humanitarian law

This content was published on Mar 3, 2025 The conference on the Middle East will focus on banning the forced displacement of people, among other issues. A non-binding declaration is expected.

The United Nations European headquarters in Geneva.

Geneva to host conference on Middle East conflict on March 7

This content was published on Mar 1, 2025 A conference on the situation of civilians living in the Israeli occupied territories will take place in Geneva on March 7, the Swiss foreign ministry has confirmed.

Switzerland to stop giving money to Palestinian relief organization UNRWA

Swiss Senate committee wants to stop UNRWA funding

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Switzerland should stop payments to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) immediately, according to a Senate committee.

US President Donald Trump wants to turn Gaza into a beach resort

Switzerland adopts wait-and-see approach to Trump Gaza plan

This content was published on Feb 6, 2025 The Swiss foreign ministry is waiting for concrete details about US President Donald Trump’s plan to take control of Gaza.

"Still a lot of evidence" of crimes "preserved" in Syria

UN investigators report evidence of crimes in Syria and call for national dialogue

This content was published on Feb 1, 2025 UN investigators in Geneva report ample evidence of crimes in Syria and urge the regime to follow through on its promise of a national dialogue.

Is your place of origin, your Heimatort, important to you?

Every Swiss citizen has a Heimatort, a place of origin, but many have never visited theirs. What’s your relationship with your Heimatort? What does it mean to you?

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Photo of a woman in a recycling centre with safety helmet and high-visibility vest

Truth or tale: does Switzerland send its unusable old cars to Africa?

What you need to know to get a job abroad

Readers share their thoughts on how to die with dignity.

What does a ‘dignified death’ mean to you?

The consequences of cuts to Swiss foreign aid

Lost stem cells: the scandal of a Swiss cord blood bank

What World Glacier Day is all about

Photo of a woman in front of a desk with lego in front of her

Why it’s so hard to be a working woman in Switzerland

Information campaigns on sexually transmitted infections needed more than ever

What the Swiss don’t know about sexually transmitted infections

What happened to the critically endangered apron fish.

Switzerland and France team up to save the apron fish

What is a tariff? A quick guide

What is permafrost and why is it a threat?

Your thoughts on Swiss neutrality

A pipe from lake Constance, clogged up with quagga mussels.

Can the spread of invasive quagga mussels be stopped in Switzerland?

The Ecuadorian Ambassador to Bern, Verónica Bustamante, and the Swiss Foreign Minister, Ignacio Cassis, will sign the agreement on 24 June 2024.

Switzerland, a channel between Latin American countries at loggerheads

Environmental responsibility initiative: the winners and losers speak

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Zurich project explores storing CO₂ beneath Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 15, 2025 In 15-20 years, CO₂ from Swiss household waste and industry could be stored underground to support the country’s net-zero climate goals.

The UN and multilateralism: the US goes AWOL

This content was published on Apr 15, 2025 What happens for multilateralism when the US goes AWOL? Inside Geneva speaks to voices from the Global South to see if they think they will get a bigger role if the US lets go of its leadership.

Switzerland seeks closer EU ties in response to Trump shock

This content was published on Apr 15, 2025 Swiss president attends informal EU finance ministers’ meeting for the first time.

Switzerland strikes a careful balance between boosting its economy and preserving its infrastructure

The changing face of Swiss immigration

This content was published on Apr 14, 2025 Why net immigration declined by 15.6% in Switzerland last year.

Stephan Büchi in his flat in Köniz near Bern, with pictures of some of his favourite places in Romania on the wall.

One Swiss man’s patient work towards a democratic Romania

This content was published on Apr 13, 2025 After the fall of the Iron Curtain, Stephan Büchi took up a short-term role in a Romanian children’s home. Decades later, his heart still beats for the country.

Rock’n’hole: the awe-inspiring Martinsloch sun phenomenon

This content was published on Apr 12, 2025 Twice a year the sun pierces a hole in a mountain in eastern Switzerland and lights up a church.

Swiss true crimes: the Wohlen double parricide

This content was published on Apr 17, 2025 A documentary film about the dramatic double murder case involving the married couple Peter and Ursula Breitschmid, instigated by their adopted son.

The best Swiss press photos of 2025

This content was published on Mar 31, 2025 These are the winners of the “Swiss Press Photo” competition 2025 in six categories.

Why Switzerland hasn’t got a capital city

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 Bern is not officially the capital of Switzerland. Rather, it’s the “federal city”. Why?

‘It’s political’: why some people refuse to have a smartphone

This content was published on Mar 23, 2025 Almost two decades after the first iPhone, not everyone is ready to go fully digital. We talk to three people sceptical of the always-online life.

Heimatort, sweet Heimatort: the unique Swiss concept of home

This content was published on Mar 22, 2025 Why do Swiss passports and ID cards care about your “place of origin” rather than “place of birth”?

Exhibit from Gaza on display at the MAH in Geneva.

How Switzerland helps protect the world’s endangered cultural heritage

This content was published on Mar 19, 2025 Geneva safeguards cultural treasures, from Spanish art to Ukrainian and Gaza heritage, reflecting Switzerland’s global heritage commitment.

According to his close circle of family and firends, Peter Bichsel “passed away peacefully” on Saturday. He would have celebrated his 90th birthday on March 24.

Obituary: Peter Bichsel, the master of short prose

This content was published on Mar 17, 2025 Peter Bichsel, a sharp observer of Swiss life, was one of the most important voices in Swiss literature.

In Focus

Why melting glaciers affect us all

Alpine glaciers could disappear by the end of the century. The consequences will be felt not only in the Swiss Alps but all over the planet.

Need a diplomatic messenger? Switzerland is eager to help

Swiss diplomacy has a long-standing tradition of trying to talk to all sides “to build trust”. 

How Switzerland is managing foreign aid at a time of global upheaval

Switzerland, like other rich nations, is grappling with a shrinking foreign aid budget, as the war in Ukraine forces a reset in its priorities.

Moldova: A small neutral country at the crossroads between the EU and Russia

Switzerland is committed to democracy education and the integration of Ukrainians in Moldova.

What does the future hold for Swiss neutrality?

Switzerland is grappling with a key question: should it follow a path of openness or isolationism?

Sister republics: Switzerland and the US

The US and Switzerland were known as “sister republics”. Explore the links that still bind these two very dissimilar countries.

Swiss federal votes on September 22, 2024

Biodiversity and pensions are on the agenda for the federal votes on September 22.

Taiwan: a model democracy

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Federal votes on March 3, 2024

Pension reform is once again at the heart of Swiss politics. On March 3, voters will decide on two people’s initiatives from opposing camps.

The key ingredients of the Swiss financial sector

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Sportswashing the World Cup from Geneva

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The ethics of artificial intelligence

The challenges are immense for Switzerland, which is one of the leading developers of artificial intelligence (AI).

Important members of the Swiss-Kosovan diaspora

Kosovo in Switzerland, Switzerland in Kosovo

The two small mountain countries are linked by a dense network of relationships: political, economic, historical, but above all human.

Swiss solutions for storing the energy of tomorrow

The global challenge is not only to produce more energy from renewable sources, but also to store it efficiently and sustainably.

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Who will be the next Swiss government minister?

This content was published on Mar 6, 2025 The vote to decide Viola Amherd’s successor in the Federal Council – Martin Pfister or Markus Ritter – is set for March 12, but the ‘dialogue’ community appears to have already made up its mind.

Are the super-rich a threat to democracy?

This content was published on Feb 20, 2025 A non-representative survey reveals that approximately nine out of ten users (87%) of the “dialogue” community perceive the super-rich as a threat to democracy.

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Is the job of Swiss government minister too complex and ‘politically exposed’?

This content was published on Feb 5, 2025 The position of Swiss government minister seems to have lost its shine – that is according to a non-representative survey of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)’s “dialogue” community.

Are young women and men in Switzerland drifting apart?

This content was published on Feb 3, 2025 Political views of young women and men are drifting apart – a phenomenon that can be observed around the world.

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Are initiatives to combat gender-based violence having an impact?

This content was published on Nov 29, 2024 Authorities and civil society are looking for ways to deal with gender-based violence. Are these initiatives having an impact? Join the discussion.

The Swiss have embraced AI at record speed

This content was published on Nov 21, 2024 A new study shows that half of the Swiss population uses AI but the technology is also increasing digital inequality.

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Most Swiss doubt politicians’ ability to deal with climate change

This content was published on Nov 18, 2024 Two-thirds of Swiss believe global warming is a serious problem. However, only about a third thinks Swiss politicians can take sufficient measures on the issue.

Few people are sitting on the benches in a catholic church.

Poll finds over half of Swiss residents don’t believe in God

This content was published on Nov 15, 2024 More than half of people in Switzerland who took part in a recent survey say they do not believe in God.

Hard drugs: does prohibition sometimes do more harm than good?

This content was published on Nov 1, 2024 How can the growing consumption of crack cocaine in Switzerland be tackled? And what support can be provided to addicts? Join in the discussion!

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Fighting paedophile crime: What is the right balance between prevention and punishment?

This content was published on Oct 25, 2024 To fight paedophilia-related crimes, vigilante justice can take on a radical form. Fair or foul?

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Cost-of-living crisis: only a minority of Swiss say they feel the pinch

This content was published on Oct 24, 2024 Around one-third of Swiss residents and the Swiss Abroad say their financial situation is a strain, while four out of five believe the wealth gap in Switzerland is too wide, a new survey shows.

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New Swiss tobacco law: are minors sufficiently protected?

This content was published on Oct 3, 2024 Are minors in Switzerland sufficiently protected from the risks of tobacco consumption? Join the multilingual debate on “dialogue”!

Hunting: where two visions of nature clash

This content was published on Sep 19, 2024 It’s the hunting season again in Switzerland. Hunting is a well-established tradition in rural and mountain regions in Switzerland, but it also sparks criticism.

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Poll: Swiss are fed up with social media

This content was published on Sep 12, 2024 According to the latest figures, social media is being used less. One of the reasons: the platforms are no longer truly social.

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Poll: Switzerland is rather sceptical about the future

This content was published on Sep 5, 2024 Overall, people in Switzerland and the Swiss Abroad are doing well. But they are more pessimistic about the future than they were a year ago.

Poll: Swiss Abroad pensioners are enthusiastic while workers struggle

This content was published on Sep 5, 2024 Swiss pensioners abroad are generally happy with their lives but Swiss nationals who live and work overseas are less satisfied than the average citizen.

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‘Dialogue’: should the 2022 vote on the Swiss pension system be re-run?

This content was published on Aug 15, 2024 After news of miscalculated financial forecasts on the pension system, left-wingers want a re-run of a 2022 vote. What’s your opinion? Join the discussion on “dialogue”!

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The ‘dialogue’ community wants to know: do we need a four-day work week?

This content was published on Aug 9, 2024 Should Switzerland introduce a four-day work week? Learn more about the topic with a selection of multimedia content and join the discussion.

People watch the fireworks during the Swiss National Day celebrations in Nyon on Monday 1 August 2022.

Swiss National Day: should fireworks for private individuals be banned?

This content was published on Aug 1, 2024 Many Swiss celebrate Swiss National Day on August 1 with fireworks. But the topic is controversial.

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Assisted suicide: death with dignity or ethical dilemma?

This content was published on Jul 29, 2024 Assisted suicide is considered a controversial and personal topic. Does it mean death with dignity, or does it inevitably lead to an ethical dilemma?