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How Trump is manoeuvring Switzerland closer to the EU

Switzerland remains under economic pressure from the United States following the announcement of the so-called "Liberation Day".

The steep US tariffs of 39% have sent shockwaves through Switzerland. They give a boost to those who advocate closer ties with the EU.

By Giannis Mavris

Drug pricing

How pharma became Switzerland’s Achilles heel in US trade talks

By Jessica Davis Plüss

Trade policy

What do 39% US tariffs mean for the Swiss economy?

By Jan Baumann

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Global trade

‘Knives out’: Switzerland descends into blame game after US tariff shock

By Mercedes Ruehl in Zurich

Taiwan is voting to restart a nuclear power plant – what’s at stake?

This content was published on Aug 8, 2025 Votes on nuclear energy are always about long-term risk assessment. In Taiwan, they are also about the risk posed by China.

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How semiconductors are made

This content was published on Aug 4, 2025 Making semiconductor chips for computers, machinery, transport and other devices is a costly and a lengthy process. How exactly is it done?

Are EU inspectors headed for Swiss farms?

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 A new food agreement with the EU opens up export opportunities for Swiss agriculture – but it also sets some alarm bells ringing for farmers.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 After the 39% US tariff blow, Swiss business wants support, while the stock market is – so far – unfazed.

How the Locarno Film Festival brought Chinese films to the West

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 Over the past 75 years, some pivotal Chinese films and filmmakers have had their first encounter with international critics at Locarno.

What do 39% US tariffs mean for the Swiss economy?

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 US tariffs of 39% on Swiss imports came into force on Thursday morning – the blow to Swiss exporters, jobs, and prosperity could be harsh.

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Why Switzerland doesn’t recognise Palestine as a state

This content was published on Aug 6, 2025 Around 150 countries – or three-quarters of UN member states – recognise Palestinian statehood. Switzerland, for various reasons, is not one of them.

Geopolitics

How Trump is manoeuvring Switzerland closer to the EU

Taiwan is voting to restart a nuclear power plant – what’s at stake?

What do 39% US tariffs mean for the Swiss economy?

Jackie Chan will receive a honour Pardo prize for his career at Locarno. The festival will screen some early Jackie Chan films, like "Project A" (1983), pictured above with Chan in the center.

How the Locarno Film Festival brought Chinese films to the West

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Are EU inspectors headed for Swiss farms?

How pharma became Switzerland’s Achilles heel in US trade talks

Why Switzerland doesn’t recognise Palestine as a state

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Inside Geneva’s Summer Profiles: Rachael Cummings in Gaza

Radu Jude is back: the Romanian director's anarchic version of "Dracula" is in the main competition of Locarno this year.

Locarno Festival counters the somber mood of the world with art and comedy

Are you noticing or anticipating any changes in your life as a result of the new trade rules introduced by the US?

‘Knives out’: Switzerland descends into blame game after US tariff shock

‘We will manage to avoid 39% tariffs’, says Swiss-US business leader

Protesters holding signs advocating for support for scientific researchers

Switzerland offers no lifeboat to US scientists

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Americans face price rises for luxury watches after Trump’s Swiss tariffs

80 years on: Hiroshima, Geneva and the global struggle to ban the bomb

Middle East crisis

Swiss embassy in Tehran re-opens

This content was published on Jul 6, 2025 The Swiss embassy in Tehran re-opened on Sunday after being closed on June 20 owing to the unstable situation in the country.

Swiss government orders end to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in Geneva

This content was published on Jul 2, 2025 Swiss authorities dissolve US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in Geneva.

UN expert accuses Glencore of complicity with Israel

This content was published on Jul 1, 2025 The UN Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories has accused Zug-based Glencore of profiting from an Israeli economy that has become “an economy of genocide”.

UN Special Rapporteur appears in Bern despite university cancellation

Palestine: UN Special Rapporteur speaks in Bern despite university cancellation

This content was published on Jul 1, 2025 UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese appeared at a panel discussion on Palestine in Bern on Monday evening.

Palestine march prevented at Switzerland-Israel basketball match

Palestine demo broken up at Israel-Switzerland basketball match

This content was published on Jun 29, 2025 Around 150 pro-Palestine activists tried to force their way into Switzerland’s match against Israel at the U-19 World Cup in Lausanne.

University of Bern stops Amnesty International's Palestine panel discussion

University of Bern stops Amnesty’s Palestine panel discussion

This content was published on Jun 28, 2025 Amnesty International’s planned Palestine panel discussion at the University of Bern has been cancelled.

Swiss embassy in Israel fully operational again

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 The staff have resumed work in Tel Aviv, Ambassador Simon Geissbühler announced on X on Wednesday.

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Thousands march in Bern calling for Gaza ceasefire

This content was published on Jun 22, 2025 More than 10,000 people – or up to 20,000, according to organisers – marched through central Bern on Saturday afternoon in support for Gaza.

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Switzerland ‘deeply alarmed’ by Middle East escalation

This content was published on Jun 22, 2025 Switzerland has voiced serious concern over rising tensions in the Middle East, and the UN chief says he is ‘alarmed’ by US strikes on Iran.

Europeans call on Iran to negotiate with Washington

Geneva nuclear talks: European ministers urge Iran to reopen dialogue with US

This content was published on Jun 21, 2025 Friday’s talks in Geneva showed openness to dialogue, but Iran ruled out talks while Israeli strikes continue.

Iranian ambassador leaves Tehran: embassy closed

Swiss ambassador to Iran leaves conflict-hit country

This content was published on Jun 20, 2025 The Swiss ambassador to Iran left Tehran on Thursday night.

SIG President praises Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis

Jewish communities federation praises Swiss foreign minister Cassis

This content was published on Jun 20, 2025 Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities president praises embattled foreign minister Ignazio Cassis as doing “a very good job”.

UN investigators consider Gaza Foundation "scandalous

UN investigators blast Gaza Humanitarian Foundation over civilian deaths

This content was published on Jun 19, 2025 UN investigators criticise Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s US ties and call for justice over deaths at aid sites.

Iran summons Swiss ambassador over Trump statements

This content was published on Jun 19, 2025 Iran summons Swiss ambassador over US President Trump’s statements.

European ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva

This content was published on Jun 19, 2025 European ministers are set to hold nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva.

Swiss Abroad

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Why is the Swiss flag square?

Part-time Swiss Abroad: the challenges of working in two countries

Migrants in Switzerland speak of gratitude, pride – and setbacks

Are you a Swiss citizen living in New Zealand, Israel, Singapore, or Brunei? Ask your ambassador a question here!

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Why is Switzerland’s national anthem not widely known among its citizens?

What advice would you give to other part-time Swiss Abroad?

Spain is a popular destination for Swiss pensioners. At the end of 2024, 27,330 Swiss citizens were living in Spain, of whom 33% were over 65.

Why many Swiss choose to emigrate in old age

Moving abroad made easy

How to vote from abroad as a Swiss citizen

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 Living outside Switzerland doesn’t mean losing your right to vote. Yet only a small percentage of Swiss citizens living abroad actually cast their ballots. Here’s a short guide on how to vote from abroad.

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

This content was published on Jun 26, 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 Jun 26, 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 Jun 26, 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

Zurich court does not recognise "perpetual hereditary citizenship"

Zurich court rejects ‘perpetual hereditary citizenship’ for Austrian man

This content was published on Aug 5, 2025 A Zurich court has denied an Austrian automatic Swiss citizenship despite his claims of a hereditary right.

The Toblerone Trail: a unique walk through Swiss history and nature

This content was published on Aug 2, 2025 The 18km trail is a reminder of a key part of Switzerland’s war-time heritage. It’s also just a wonderful hike.

The Swiss national anthem: outdated but resilient

This content was published on Jul 26, 2025 It’s hardly the most stirring national anthem, and few know it by heart, but the Swiss Psalm has survived all attempts at replacement.

The historic façade of the Théâtre du Jorat.

The Théâtre du Jorat, Switzerland’s ‘sublime barn’

This content was published on Jul 19, 2025 The Théâtre du Jorat has an identity that is unique in Switzerland. A look at its extraordinary history.

Silvan, the man who smells the weather

This content was published on Jul 12, 2025 The Wetterschmöcker, the weather prophets of central Switzerland, make their predictions by observing nature.

The Zytglogge, the mechanical heart of the city of Bern

This content was published on Jul 5, 2025 The Zytglogge in Bern has one of the very few astronomical clocks in Europe that still works and is fully mechanical.

Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began

This content was published on Jun 28, 2025 On its 500th anniversary, the worldwide Mennonite movement remembers its Swiss roots.

Velcro: how space race helped Swiss invention catch on

This content was published on Jun 21, 2025 Swiss engineer George de Mestral patented Velcro in the 1950s. But it had to overcome initial scepticism.

Cats climbing the cat ladders erected on the façade of a house in Bern

What a love of cat ladders says about the Swiss

This content was published on Jun 14, 2025 Visitors to Bern are often surprised by the number and variety of cat ladders snaking their way up houses.

The difficult search for real Swiss cows

This content was published on Jun 7, 2025 Swiss cow breeds have conquered the world but are struggling to survive in their homeland.

Feline felons: The issue with Switzerland’s free-roaming cats

This content was published on Jun 5, 2025 Cats kill millions of birds, frogs and other animals every year in Switzerland.

‘The chalet is the first prefab house in history’

This content was published on May 31, 2025 The chalet first conquered the world – and then Switzerland. So why is it considered a quintessentially Swiss building?

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Why is the Swiss flag square?

How semiconductors are made

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Truth or tale: is Switzerland injecting harmful chemicals into the sky?

Figure it out: in Switzerland, migration isn’t just inbound

Why is Switzerland’s national anthem not widely known among its citizens?

What exactly was signed in Helsinki in August 1975?

Stabilising permafrost in the Swiss Alps

Permafrost thawing: protecting endangered mountain infrastructure in the Swiss Alps

The death penalty around the world in 90 seconds

Is it a good idea to let AI vote?

Extreme heat and drought are Switzerland’s top climate change risks

Locarno City Archives, Rodolfo Huber, Locarno Pact centenary

How Locarno became the ‘city of peace’

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Truth or tale: is Swiss chocolate tainted by child labour?

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What you didn’t know about psychiatry and Switzerland

How to vote from abroad as a Swiss citizen

Swiss Reddit study on fake news stirs ethics debate

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80 years on: Hiroshima, Geneva and the global struggle to ban the bomb

This content was published on Aug 2, 2025 Eighty years after the nuclear attack on Hiroshima, global spending on atomic weapons is surging. One survivor reminds the world what’s at stake.

Switzerland offers no lifeboat to US scientists

This content was published on Aug 4, 2025 Switzerland has declined to launch initiatives to entice US scientists, while Europe has opened its doors. What’s next for Swiss research?

Summer profile: Rachael Cummings, humanitarian director, Save the Children, Gaza

This content was published on Aug 5, 2025 Rachael Cummings has been in Gaza since the start of the war. She shares just how difficult it has become to work.

Michael Powell's "Peeping Tom" (1960) is probably the most well-known film among the selection curated for Locarno's retrospective this year.

Locarno Festival sheds light on an under-appreciated era of British cinema

This content was published on Aug 6, 2025 Films restored by the British and the Swiss film archives illuminate a period of national reconstruction and cultural transformation.

‘Knives out’: Switzerland descends into blame game after US tariff shock

This content was published on Aug 4, 2025 President Karin Keller-Sutter is under fire for failed trade talks with the Trump administration.

‘We will manage to avoid 39% tariffs’, says Swiss-US business leader

This content was published on Aug 4, 2025 Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce CEO expects a deal to avert 39% US tariffs on Swiss goods.

Love letters and technology help restore pivotal Swiss film from ashes

Scene of "Rapt" (1934), the first Swiss avantgarde film, directed by exiled Estonian author Dimitri Kirsanoff.

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 “Rapt”, shot in 1934 by an Estonian who fled the Bolshevik Revolution, has won a new lease of life after meticulous restoration.

Silvan, the man who smells the weather

This content was published on Jul 12, 2025 The Wetterschmöcker, the weather prophets of central Switzerland, make their predictions by observing nature.

King Albert I enjoyed climbing in the Swiss Alps, where he went almost every year. The picture was coloured using AI by the National Museum.

King Albert I: the mountaineering monarch

This content was published on Jul 6, 2025 The Swiss National Museum looks back at the tragic story of Albert I of Belgium, the mountaineering king who performed some of his exploits in Switzerland.

The Zytglogge, the mechanical heart of the city of Bern

This content was published on Jul 5, 2025 The Zytglogge in Bern has one of the very few astronomical clocks in Europe that still works and is fully mechanical.

Literary world celebrates centenary of Swiss poet Philippe Jaccottet

This content was published on Jul 2, 2025 The centenary of the Swiss poet and translator Philippe Jaccottet, winner of both the Schiller and Goncourt literary prizes, is being marked by new editions of his work and seminars in Rome and Geneva.

Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began

This content was published on Jun 28, 2025 On its 500th anniversary, the worldwide Mennonite movement remembers its Swiss roots.

Vincenzo de Bellis photographed at this year's Art Basel in Basel

Art Basel expands to Qatar despite the drums of war in the Middle East

This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 Art Basel will launch its first Qatar fair in 2026, led by the Italian curator Vincenzo de Bellis, with ambitious plans for the Middle East and North Africa region.

In Focus

Switzerland: the land of cooperatives

The cooperative business model not only permeates the Swiss economy, but also forms the roots of its politics.

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.

Worldwide curry: a Bengali artist spans East and West via Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 20, 2025 Since moving to Switzerland in 2018, Ishita Chakraborty has deepened the scope of her work, dissolving geographical and conceptual borders from India to Brazil.

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One against the other: zero-sum thinking can be found on both the political left and right

This content was published on Jun 3, 2025 A study from the University of Basel shows that zero-sum thinking can be found among supporters of both left-wing and right-wing parties.

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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.

Federal Councillor Viola Amherd leaves the conference hall after announcing her resignation during a media conference,

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.