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.
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.
Why more Jewish people in Switzerland are considering a move to Israel
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Anti-Semitism is not the main reason the Swiss community in Israel is growing. But more and more Jewish people are thinking about emigrating for this reason.
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The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad wants to improve the standing of the diaspora among the compatriots back home – not an easy task.
What you need to know about the Swiss spring parliamentary session
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Parliament will be debating five popular initiatives in the spring session. Foreign policy will also be the subject of debate. An overview.
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The Swiss Armed Forces are facing considerable challenges. A look at seven problems that the next defence minister will have to address.
Green vote failure: ‘Swiss voters don’t like bans’
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The “environmental responsibility initiative” wanted a rapid transition to a sustainable economy. Political analyst Cloé Jans explains why it failed.
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Switzerland has negotiated a new agreement with the EU, marking a new chapter in the history of a complex relationship. What is set to change?
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The incoming Swiss president, known internationally for her role in the last-ditch rescue of Credit Suisse, has a reputation as a hardliner. The reality is more nuanced.
What’s coming up in the Swiss parliament’s 2024 winter session
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When parliament reconvenes for the winter session, Switzerland's role in the world will be under scrutiny. Fierce budget battles lie ahead.
Seven lessons from the November 2024 Swiss referendums
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A dip in public trust in authorities, a winning streak for the left: what else can be learned from Sunday's votes in Switzerland?
Is your place of origin, your Heimatort, important to you?
Every Swiss citizen has a Heimatort, a place of origin, but many have never visited theirs. What’s your relationship with your Heimatort? What does it mean to you?
