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.
Spring session wrap: parliament spares Swiss Abroad services from budget cuts
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The Swiss government's austerity package has been streamlined considerably by parliament. Federal funds for services linked to the Swiss Abroad have been spared.
Six takeaways from Switzerland’s media licence fee battle
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The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation has weathered another challenge to its licence fee. But the broader struggle over public broadcasting has yielded few winners — except one.
The Swiss franc is brimming with strength, but how serious is the problem?
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The strong Swiss franc is causing growing concern in economic circles. Is it time for the Swiss National Bank to step in? And just how serious is the problem? Swissinfo takes a closer look.
Second Swiss parliament chamber rejects cuts to Swissinfo
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The Swiss government wanted to cancel the federal contribution to Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)’s foreign mandate. Parliament has now opposed this.
What you need to know about the Swiss spring parliamentary session
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In its spring session, the Swiss parliament will take up several key issues for Swiss nationals abroad: child benefits for retirees, the Swiss Abroad Act, and, most importantly, federal funding.
Why Switzerland is struggling with its national defence
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Switzerland’s neighbours increasingly see the country as a potential weak link in European security. But at home defence is hardly a priority on the political agenda.
Gabriel Lüchinger – Switzerland’s relationship manager
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Switzerland is navigating a world for which it is hardly suited any more. The government relies on the skills of top diplomat Gabriel Lüchinger. A portrait.
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Important political decisions lie ahead for Swiss agriculture, and the farmers hold many trump cards. Rarely has their position been as strong as it is today.
March 8 vote poll: media licence fee initiative could go either way
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The first SBC poll indicates a yes vote for individual taxation and the cash initiative. The media licence initiative is currently deadlocked.
Value added tax: the Swiss government’s all-purpose tool
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Switzerland has the lowest VAT rate in Europe. Now the Swiss government wants to increase it to pay for national defence.
Crans-Montana blaze exposes cracks in Switzerland’s image
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As new details emerge about the Crans-Montana tragedy, confusion and criticism in the foreign press are growing. Swissinfo spoke with international journalists covering the story.
Explainer: Swiss to vote on initiative to cut media licence fee
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The “SBC initiative” would reduce the licence fee for households and abolish it for companies. What are the arguments for and against?
Crans-Montana tragedy highlights limits of Swiss federal system
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The Crans-Montana bar fire has raised questions and criticism abroad: how could such a tragedy occur in Switzerland, which is often viewed as "the land of rules"? An analysis by Swissinfo journalists.
Incoming Swiss president wants new partnerships but deems the US ‘indispensable’
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Guy Parmelin talks about the future of relations with Washington, Switzerland’s place in a changing world order and the challenges of governing in times of crisis.
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The Swiss Senate on Wednesday narrowly rejected the government proposal to cut the federal contribution to the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation’s (SBC) foreign mandate.
‘The inheritance tax initiative definitely stirred things up in Switzerland’
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Swiss voters have resoundingly rejected two people’s initiatives. Corina Schena, a political scientist from gfs.bern, provides some clues as to why.
November 30 vote: Swiss set to reject new inheritance tax
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A poll shows the Swiss public’s clear rejection of an initiative seeking a new tax on big inheritances and scepticism towards a proposal calling for civic service for all.
Has the Crans-Montana fire changed your perception of Switzerland?
Switzerland has a reputation for being safe and rule-abiding. This makes the tragedy of the Crans-Montana bar fire all the more incomprehensible to some. Has your perception of Switzerland changed?
