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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 entrepreneurs are staying put in Dubai

This content was published on Despite the conflict in the region and its impact on investments, Swiss entrepreneurs based in Dubai are determined not to leave.

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The six European cities most loved by the Swiss Abroad

This content was published on Swiss citizens reside in almost every country worldwide, but the largest numbers are found in neighbouring states – especially in major European cities.

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Swiss Abroad fear the consequences of a standoff with the EU

This content was published on The delegates of the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) exchanged views with the members of the Swiss Abroad parliamentary group on the new treaties between Switzerland and the EU and the popular initiative 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million!'.

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Share your experiences with the community

This content was published on Jede zweite Woche produziert unsere Redaktion Videokurzformate, in welchen Auslandschweier:innen zu Wort kommen. Teilen auch Sie Ihre Erfahrungen.

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Latin America shines at the Youth Parliament of the Swiss Abroad

This content was published on Elections were held from November 17 to December 14 to renew the YPSA committee for the 2026-2028 legislature. While the number of candidates broke a new record, participation is clearly down.

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Has the death of a loved one made you reconsider your life abroad?

Some people feel the need to return to their roots. Others decide to stay in their adopted country or move to a new place to rebuild their lives. What was your situation like? What decision did you make?

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What difficulties did you face when renewing your identity documents abroad?

Smooth or complicated: tell us how renewing your identity documents at your Swiss consulate abroad went.

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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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