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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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Switzerland Today

This content was published on The Swiss government sets the rules for a future vote on its EU agreements, thousands watch a solar eclipse, and another Swiss glacier disappears.

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No heatwave? Switzerland is baking under scorching temperatures for the month of May.

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This content was published on The Federal Office of Public Health is already warning of a possible 5% rise in health insurance premiums for 2027. Meanwhile, despite soaring temperatures, Switzerland has not yet officially declared a heatwave.

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Making young Swiss abroad feel more than just ‘passport holders’

This content was published on Sofia Garcia‑Reyes is the new president of the Youth Parliament of the Swiss Abroad (YPSA). The Swiss‑Colombian aims to make the organisation indispensable for young Swiss living abroad.

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This content was published on Marathon hearing for the mayor of Crans-Montana, the “Watches and Wonders” trade fair in Geneva, and tickets on public transport.

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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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How about camping out on the tarmac at Geneva airport? April 1st hoaxes and surprising statistics on the Swiss Abroad are on the programme.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on How about camping out on the tarmac at Geneva Airport? April 1 hoaxes and surprising statistics on the Swiss Abroad are among the topics of today's briefing.

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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 Every other week, our editorial team produces short videos in which the Swiss Abroad have their say. Share your experiences and answer one of our questions. Record it on video and send it to us.

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Emirates airplanes are parked at the Dubai International Airport after its closure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

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This content was published on The Swiss foreign ministry helpline is overwhelmed, but so far no repatriation requests have come from Swiss nationals in the Middle East.

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The Confederation releases aid for the victims of the fire in Crans-Montana and the results of the votes on March 8, are expected to be close on two issues.

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This content was published on The Swiss government releases aid for the victims of the fire in Crans-Montana, and the results of the votes on March 8 are expected to be close on two issues.

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ICE operations divide Swiss Abroad in United States 

This content was published on Some see the crackdown as the rise of an authoritarian regime, while others defend it as a necessary fight against illegal immigration.  

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This content was published on An historic Swiss Olympic feat and a sordid case of pedophilia and murder.

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KEYPIX - US President Donald Trump walks out of the Marine One helicopter as he arrives for the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday January 21, 2026. The meeting under the topic "A Spirit of Dialogue" brings together entrepreneurs, scientists, corporate and political leaders in Davos and takes place from January 19 to 23 in Davos. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

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This content was published on Donald Trump’s lengthy speech at the WEF annual meeting, and reports of serious shortcomings during fire safety inspections in Crans-Montana.

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Did you leave Switzerland for warmer climes and now regretting your decision?

Every year, many Swiss leave their homeland in the quest for warmer weather. But temperatures are rising everywhere prompting expats to rethink their plans.

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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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