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Emilie Ridard

Community journalist

Emigration, returning to Switzerland, family, education, pensions, banking, insurance... I care about Swiss people living abroad and inform them about the issues that concern them. Passionate about languages and cultures, my career path took a short turn through marketing and assistant work before crossing the road into journalism, in a job that allows me to converse with people from all over the world.

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Swiss Abroad

Swiss-born artiste Neda Cainero carves her own path abroad

This content was published on Singer, actor and acrobat Neda Cainero is forging a creative path outside Switzerland – free from the reputation of being the daughter of well-known artist parents.

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Moving abroad

Bringing a pet to Switzerland requires meticulous preparation

This content was published on Whether visiting Switzerland on holiday or arriving to live permanently, entering the country with a pet involves a number of steps and formalities. Here's what you need to know.

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Swiss Abroad

The Swiss ‘have always crossed borders’

This content was published on Over the centuries, the Swiss have been tireless migrants, with successive waves spreading to every continent – for various reasons.

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Swiss Abroad

Swiss Abroad: fog clears on tax reform in Thailand

This content was published on The tax reform affecting Swiss living in Thailand since January 1 contained a number of grey areas. It is now clear that pensions will be taxed.

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What advice would you give to other part-time Swiss Abroad?

Are you one among a growing number of Swiss people who live part of the year in Switzerland and part abroad? What lessons have you learned from this lifestyle, what pitfalls should be avoided, what are the best tips?

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As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?

In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?

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Did you lose or gain Swiss citizenship? How did that affect your life?

What impact has this had on your life? Tell us your story.

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Dear Swiss Abroad, what difficulties did you encounter when your foreign spouse applied for Swiss nationality?

Dear Swiss Abroad, what difficulties did you encounter when your foreign spouse applied for Swiss nationality? Tell us your experiences.

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E-voting or postal voting: how did you participate in the Swiss federal elections?

Did you vote by post or online in the recent Swiss elections? Let us know what your experience was.

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