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Swiss-EU deal: the insidious debate begins

Reactions to the government’s first tactical manoeuvre show that, on this issue, playing for time won’t work. Here is an analysis.

By Balz Rigendinger

Swiss Politics

The Swiss-EU bilateral treaty updates, explained

By Balz Rigendinger

Swiss Politics

The Swiss are deeply divided over relations with the EU

By Balz Rigendinger

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Swiss-EU ties finally find a sense of stability

By Katy Romy

Absinthe: the return of the green fairy

This content was published on May 24, 2025 Absinthe is back in fashion – not only in Switzerland but around the world. We went to the Val-de-Travers, where it all began.

Novartis bets on ageing as next frontier in drug development

This content was published on May 23, 2025 Swiss pharma giant Novartis is diving into research on ageing to tap the growing market for drugs that help keep older adults healthy.

Why do Swiss mountains collapse? It’s complicated

This content was published on May 23, 2025 Small landslides are on the increase in the Swiss Alps owing to climate change. But the link with global warming is less obvious for large natural disasters.

The Week in Switzerland

This content was published on May 24, 2025 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

How a Swiss innovation is changing democracy in Japan

This content was published on May 22, 2025 For decades, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has dominated Japan’s political landscape. Digital voting tools have the potential to change this.

Opinion

What role should Switzerland play in international peacebuilding?

This content was published on May 23, 2025 To play a meaningful role, Switzerland must earn acceptance from the parties involved in a conflict, says Laurent Goetschel.

Why Swiss carbon-removal start-up Climeworks faces serious headwinds

This content was published on May 22, 2025 Why is the “direct-air-capture” pioneer Climeworks taking the drastic step to cut 20% of its global workforce?

Recent stories for the Swiss Abroad community

Swiss Abroad

Swiss hotel manager commits to China for the long haul

Ticino native Carlo Schmed has lived for 37 years in China, where he has managed hotels since 1987.

By Elisa Tirabassi

Swiss Abroad

Swiss Abroad ‘can be proud of the support they give their country’

By Emilie Ridard

Swiss Abroad

You won’t find any Swiss in these countries

By Melanie Eichenberger

Swiss Abroad

Trump policies amplify banking headaches of Swiss Abroad

By Melanie Eichenberger

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.

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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.

What you need to know to get a job abroad

This content was published on Apr 3, 2025 Got a Swiss passport and dreaming of working abroad? We’ll show you how to get started in under 90 seconds – the countdown is on!

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.

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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.

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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.

Everything you need to know to organize your move abroad

This content was published on Apr 28, 2025 Organize your move abroad: everything you need to know in 90 seconds.

Swiss Oddities

Absinthe: the return of the green fairy

This content was published on May 24, 2025 Absinthe is back in fashion – not only in Switzerland but around the world. We went to the Val-de-Travers, where it all began.

Cross purposes: the unique Swiss flag

This content was published on May 17, 2025 Square and versatile: Switzerland’s unusual national flag has a fascinating history.

The seven weirdest Swiss votes of all time

This content was published on May 10, 2025 Absinthe, car-free Sundays and cow horns: Swiss voters have certainly had to decide on some unusual issues.

Why the Swiss still like to have cash in hand

This content was published on May 3, 2025 Cash is losing out to plastic or digital cash in Switzerland, but it’s unlikely that coins and notes will become obsolete.

The Böögg, Switzerland’s exploding psychic snowman

This content was published on Apr 26, 2025 The Böögg is an exploding snowman with a famed ability to predict the weather. But how accurate is he?

Montreux has long been a magnet for Freddie fans

Don’t stop me now: Freddie Mercury and Montreux

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.

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.

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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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A Geneva-based NGO is Israel’s answer to aid in Gaza

This content was published on May 21, 2025 The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, an NGO backed by Israel and the US, will privatise aid into Gaza. The UN has strongly opposed the plan.

SWISS not flying to Tel Aviv until June 8

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will not be flying to Tel Aviv up to and including June 8 due to the current situation in the Middle East.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters end University of Geneva demo

This content was published on May 16, 2025 Pro-Palestinian protesters who camped out in front of the rector’s office at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) left the premises on Thursday evening.

Basel authorities clarify threatening gestures against Israel at the ESC

Basel authorities clarify threatening gestures against Israel at Eurovision

This content was published on May 12, 2025 The Basel cantonal police are investigating the alleged threatening behaviour of an anti-Israel demonstrator at the Eurovision parade.

ICRC says the next few days will be "decisive" for aid to Gaza

ICRC says next few days will be ‘decisive’ for aid to Gaza

This content was published on May 8, 2025 The next few days will be absolutely decisive if the Geneva-based ICRC is to continue providing aid in the Gaza Strip, said its director-general Pierre Krähenbühl.

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Swiss foreign ministry alarmed by Gaza developments

This content was published on May 7, 2025 The Swiss foreign ministry wrote on X that international humanitarian law forbids the annexation of occupied territories.

Swiss cancels flights to and from Tel Aviv until Sunday

SWISS flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended until May 11

This content was published on May 6, 2025 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has cancelled all flights to and from the Israeli city of Tel Aviv until May 11 after a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels landed near the airport.

SWISS cancels Tel Aviv flights after Ben Gurion airport missile attack

This content was published on May 5, 2025 After a missile landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion Airport, Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) cancelled its flight from Zurich to Tel Aviv on Sunday.

The resumption of the war in Gaza has "unleashed a new hell", according to the ICRC

Renewal of war in Gaza has ‘unleashed a new hell’, says Red Cross

This content was published on Apr 29, 2025 The resumption of the war in Gaza has unleashed a new hell in the Palestinian territory, the director of the Geneva-based ICRC has warned.

Cassis meets Turkish minister: talks on Syria, Gaza and Ukraine

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.

Is there a future for the humanitarian sector? What should it look like?

With key donors cutting aid budgets, the humanitarian sector faces a crisis. What strategies can organisations adopt to navigate this challenge?

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How a Swiss fund helps Global South artists connect with rest of the world

The Swiss mega-project to transport freight underground

The Swiss militia principle – what’s it all about?

‘Collegiality’ – a concept at the heart of Swiss governance

Everything you need to know to organize your move abroad

Artificial intelligence explained

Freddie Mercury's former personal assistant speaks about the star's relationship with the town of Montreux.

Why Freddie Mercury hated then loved Montreux

How Swiss federalism emerged and shapes the nation

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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

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

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Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe is attempting to re-focus the Swiss-based food giant on its core brands and attempting to restore the culture he feels has been lost.

Nestlé boss says his predecessor ‘weakened the fabric’ of the company

This content was published on May 22, 2025 Laurent Freixe criticises diversification efforts under previous CEO Mark Schneider as he takes Nestlé back to basics.

European defence: tensions rise, budgets follow – but public support is uneven

This content was published on May 21, 2025 As European Union countries ramp up military spending, public support across the continent remains uneven.

Children react as Palestinians wait to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, April 24, 2025.

A Geneva-based NGO is Israel’s answer to aid in Gaza

This content was published on May 21, 2025 The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, an NGO backed by Israel and the US, will privatise aid into Gaza. The UN has strongly opposed the plan.

Opinion

Is solar radiation management worth the risk for climate-vulnerable countries?

This content was published on May 21, 2025 Countries in the Global South could benefit most from controversial solar geoengineering technologies. However, they also have the most to lose.

President John F. Kennedy signed the Foreign Assistance Act on 3 November 1961. It served as the legal basis for the creation of USAID that same month.

How the United States used humanitarian aid for influence

This content was published on May 20, 2025 By dismantling USAID and weakening a pillar of US diplomacy, Washington risks running counter to its own interests.

UBS deploys AI analyst clones

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Zurich-based bank using OpenAI and Synthesia models to create lifelike avatars of its experts.

Cross purposes: the unique Swiss flag

This content was published on May 17, 2025 Square and versatile: Switzerland’s unusual national flag has a fascinating history.

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No house generation: the impossibility of buying property in Switzerland

This content was published on May 12, 2025 In many countries, buying a home is slipping further out of reach for young people. Switzerland is no exception.

The seven weirdest Swiss votes of all time

This content was published on May 10, 2025 Absinthe, car-free Sundays and cow horns: Swiss voters have certainly had to decide on some unusual issues.

Swiss true crimes: the child serial killer Werner Ferrari (part 2/2)

This content was published on May 9, 2025 This two-part documentary film looks back at the police investigation into the shocking story of Switzerland’s infamous child serial killer.

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Last chapter of Sylvain George’s migration trilogy heads to Cannes

This content was published on May 6, 2025 The French director talks to SWI swissinfo.ch as his film “Obscure Night – Ain’t I a Child?” premiered in Switzerland before being selected for Cannes.

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Roman Signer, the Swiss artist who makes mountains erupt and tables sink

This content was published on May 4, 2025 Roman Signer talks to SWI swissinfo.ch on the fringes of his exhibition at the Kunsthaus Zurich.

It's all on TV (Untitled, 2023): Lázaro Antonio Martínez Duran uses drawings and collages to communicate beyond his intellectual deficiency.

Two Art Brut exhibitions 40 years apart expose the state of the arts in Cuba

This content was published on May 3, 2025 Isolated in an isolated island, Cuban outcast artists have been celebrated in Lausanne’s Art Brut museum, which revisited and revamped an exhibition from 1983.

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

Taiwan has developed into an exemplary democracy. This can be seen in schools as well as in election campaigns – despite or because of its precarious status.

Swiss federal votes on June 9

Two initiatives aimed at stemming healthcare costs took centre stage when voters went to the polls on June 9.

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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

Switzerland’s fabled financial sector is made up of several crucial elements.

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Sportswashing the World Cup from Geneva

This three-part investigation shows the lengths to which Qatar went to whitewash its reputation and the role Geneva played in this marketing stunt.

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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Almost half of Swiss citizens are open to holding political office

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Would you consider holding political office? Nearly half of Swiss citizens would, according to a study by the University of Basel.

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How are you, Switzerland? Let us know in our 2025 survey

This content was published on May 15, 2025 We want to hear more about our readers’ daily concerns and thoughts on major issues. Take part in our survey and share your views!

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Honesty over success: the true values of the Swiss population

This content was published on May 12, 2025 Is honesty more important for a satisfied life than success? Yes, according to a major survey by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.

Wisekey CEO Carlos Moreira has a vision for Swiss satellites

Swiss army funds sovereign satellite network scheme

This content was published on May 5, 2025 Swiss defence ministry funds domestic satellites with eye on sovereign communications network.

Martin Pfister und Markus Ritter mit Blumen

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.