As a reporter I cover developments in democracy where the Swiss perspective becomes relevant.
I am Swiss and have long been fascinated by the way public discussions shape society.
Why parliamentary independence matters in North Macedonia
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For more than 15 years, Switzerland has provided support for North Macedonia’s parliament. What difference has this made?
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North Macedonia has been hit by USAID’s withdrawal. Fears are growing that ‘less Western’ countries will bridge the funding gap.
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In 2026, “AI slop” will submerge the internet, a pioneer of illiberal democracy is up for election, and the pioneer of liberal democracy celebrates its 250th birthday.
Reactions to the ‘No’ vote on the inheritance tax initiative
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Swissinfo gathered reactions from both supporters and opponents of the proposal and asked how the clear result should be interpreted.
Can Swiss-style federalism help power-sharing efforts in Sri Lanka?
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A delegation from Sri Lanka visited Switzerland to learn about direct democracy and federalism. They want to put some aspects into practice.
Swiss family, Swiss dialect, but ‘not integrated’: migration officials respond
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How do descendants of Swiss expats prove that they are truly part of Swiss life? Swissinfo asked the immigration authorities.
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Does multilateralism still help to strengthen democracy? Experts and a former UN director-general in Geneva provide insights.
How digital civil society helped shape the Swiss e-ID
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Erik Schönenberger from the Digital Society association calls the process of involving critics "exemplary" – in contrast to AI regulation.
Why a slow-paced digital transition may be best for democracy
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When it comes to digital transformation, Switzerland and digital pioneer Estonia are at the opposite ends of the spectrum. What can be learnt from these two very different experiences?
Fake news spread abroad about Switzerland is a liability
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False claims about Swiss neutrality are circulating internationally. Switzerland needs to do more to ensure that other countries do not have a false image of the country. A Swissinfo analysis.
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China’s social scoring system has sparked fears of similar developments elsewhere. A Swiss team is currently trying to find out how democracies can prevent social scoring.
