I work as editor and correspondent at the Federal Palace. I report on Swiss politics for the Swiss Abroad and manage our political talk show Let's Talk.
I started in local journalism in the early nineties and have worked in many journalistic fields, held management positions and covered a range of topics. I joined SWI swissinfo.ch in 2017.
Explainer: Switzerland’s inheritance-tax initiative to save climate
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On November 30, Switzerland will vote on an initiative calling for a new tax on big inheritances – in order to finance climate action.
E-ID vote: political scientist sees public mistrust in Swiss authorities
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Swiss voters have approved e-ID, but mistrust of the state is evident. Lukas Golder from research institute gfs.bern analyses the result.
Two Swiss parties face dilemma on agreements with EU
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The Centre Party and the Radical-Liberal Party are struggling to define their stance on new Swiss-EU agreements. Much is at stake for both, our analysis explains.
September 28 vote: Swiss set to back e-ID but undecided on cantonal property tax
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Two weeks before the vote on an electronic identity and the abolition of the imputed rental value system, the second SBC survey shows that the former is likely to be approved, while the latter could go either way.
Swiss divisions highlighted by vote on imputed rental-value tax
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A battle is being waged between property owners and tenants over imputed rental value. But there are several other conflicting issues.
Racist chats among Lausanne police – an isolated case in Switzerland?
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For the first time, a culture of discrimination and systematic racism has been documented within a Swiss police force – is Lausanne a one-off case?
Will Switzerland finally do away with imputed rental-value tax on homeowners?
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The Swiss imputed rental value system is complicated and provides opportunities for tax breaks. Citizens will vote on the issue on September 28.
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A new food agreement with the EU opens up export opportunities for Swiss agriculture – but it also sets some alarm bells ringing for farmers.
Immigration clause: will the Swiss Abroad become EU hostages?
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Should Bern and Brussels ever lock horns over the free movement of people, the Swiss Abroad could find themselves stuck in the middle.
Renewed controversy in Switzerland over US fighter jets – explained
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The Swiss defence ministry has repeatedly insisted that 36 American-made F-35A fighter jets would be delivered at a fixed price of CHF6 billion. Now the US is demanding hundreds of millions more,
Swiss parliamentary session sets stage for noisy national debates
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The summer session of parliament drew to a close last week. What's clear is that political debate in Switzerland is picking up again. Parliamentarians focused on several key upcoming people’s initiatives.
Blatten: what price for preserving Swiss mountain life?
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Swiss debates on preserving Alpine life have intensified following the Blatten glacier collapse. Discover the discussion shaping mountain village futures.
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Reactions to the government’s first tactical manoeuvre show that, on this issue, playing for time won’t work. Here is an analysis.
‘Without immigration, more than a third of the Swiss population would disappear per generation’
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Switzerland is a country of emigration but also immigration. This is typical of an open, globalised country, says political analyst Michael Hermann.
New York, Beijing, Tokyo – the Swiss government is on a mission to save trade
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Three top ministers are abroad this week because export-reliant Switzerland is in danger of being caught in the trade war between two giants.
Switzerland-EU electricity agreement: the key issues it must tackle
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Could Swiss dams pass into European hands? This is one of many questions that a new electricity agreement needs to clarify.
