Reporter specialised in Swiss foreign affairs, with a side hustle as a sub-editor in the English Department.
Previously my focus was on disinformation and fact-checks, which I still produce occasionally.
Remembering Churchill’s Zurich speech as Europe faces security crisis
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As Europe again grapples with complex threats to its security, do the words Winston Churchill pronounced in Zurich in 1946 still resonate?
How Switzerland is managing foreign aid at a time of global upheaval
Switzerland, like other rich donors, is slashing its aid budget and recasting assistance priorities in response to global crises – and national interests.
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Switzerland is a perennial backdrop for peace talks. Why do warring parties often choose it for negotiations – and what do the Swiss gain from hosting them?
How Swiss cities are stepping up as foreign aid budgets shrink
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Local governments in Europe are defying state cuts to development assistance and helping cities in lower-income regions tackle problems like climate change.
Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at ten million
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Results of Sunday's polls show Swiss citizens have rejected the right-wing Swiss People's Party proposal to limit the population to ten million.
Explainer: Why Swiss voters have more influence on foreign policy than almost anyone else
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Switzerland stands apart from most other democracies for giving its voters a direct say on major foreign policy questions, like joining the UN or approving deals with the EU.
Why Switzerland joined Trump-friendly FIFA to fund mini pitches in Palestine
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Switzerland and FIFA are building mini pitches for children in Palestine, despite continued violence and humanitarians struggling to meet people's basic needs.
Truth or tale: can any foreigner place millions at a Swiss bank?
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Scandals featuring foreign despots hiding assets in Switzerland have prompted Swissinfo readers to ask if anyone can really place large sums of money in the country's banks.
As aid stalls in Haiti, can attack drones and soldiers end gang violence?
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A 'forgotten crisis' that draws little aid money from donors like Switzerland, Haiti is holding its breath as a new international military mission prepares to deploy.
Switzerland eases arms export rules as its industry is shunned by Europe
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Switzerland will allow the sale of weapons to countries embroiled in conflict, in a move favourable to its defence industry. The country insists such exports are compatible with neutrality.
Why private finance for sustainable development is still bracing for impact
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Switzerland wants to rely more heavily on private capital to fund sustainable development, despite a mixed record for innovative schemes such as blended finance.
Is offering a Rolex to a foreign official considered bribery under Swiss law?
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Swissinfo examines whether the Swiss Criminal Code would apply to Swiss company executives who brought a pair of valuable gifts on a recent visit to the White House.
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The Swiss have overwhelmingly voted against both a proposal for a new tax on big inheritances and a call for all citizens to perform civic duty in Sunday's polls.
Charitable giving comes under pressure as donors slash education aid
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Donors like Switzerland are cutting funding for basic education in low-income countries. Can charitable foundations help fill the gap and improve learning outcomes?
Truth or tale: Have foreign leaders hidden money in Swiss banks?
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The trail of “dirty money” in the possession of corrupt public officials has long led to Switzerland’s financial centre. It’s one that Bern has tried to clean up.
With US in retreat, can Switzerland maintain fight against kleptocracy?
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The tough task of uncovering illicit finance held by corrupt officials and returning stolen assets is being complicated by slow progress and waning US leadership.
How can governments balance safety and the right to protest at the G7?
The G7 summit to be held next June in France is causing security headaches for neighbouring Switzerland. Should authorities ban protests in Geneva and close the border with France?
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