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.
Inside the Society of Saint Pius X’s latest traditionalist revolt
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The Society of Saint Pius X recently reignited a long-running dispute with the Vatican by illicitly consecrating several bishops in Switzerland.
Switzerland’s biggest issues get bogged down in parliament
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Whether it’s pensions funding, nuclear power stations or free trade with Mercosur, parliament is struggling with the major issues. A look back at the summer session.
What an eased path to Swiss citizenship could mean for the Swiss Abroad
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The Democracy Initiative aims to make Swiss citizenship easier to obtain, highlighting a striking imbalance: strict barriers for immigrants contrast with generous political rights for Swiss citizens living abroad.
Swiss say ‘no’ to population cap but want solutions-driven debate on migration
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Swiss voters on Sunday clearly rejected the Swiss People’s Party’s plan to cap the population at ten million. However, concerns about immigration remain widespread, says political analyst Urs Bieri.
Twenty initiatives in 60 years: Switzerland’s relentless immigration debate
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Immigration has boosted Switzerland’s economy but repeatedly challenged its political system. Yet the arguments in this debate have barely changed over the decades.
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.
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?
