Ian Richards

Ian Richards is an economist and digital government expert at the United Nations.

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How vaccine passports may make Swiss e-ID rejection obsolete

This content was published on Mar 17, 2021 If the Swiss government allowed data storage accessible via face scan, it would make living in the country considerably more convenient.

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Climate adaptation

Why Switzerland is among the ten fastest-warming countries in the world

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Cooks at work in the kitchen, pictured during a look behind the scenes at Hotel Seedamm Plaza in Pfaeffikon, canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, on March 31, 2014. (KEYSTONE/Christian Beutler)

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Foreign Affairs

In Switzerland four out of ten people have a migrant background – who are they?

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Aging society

Suicides in Switzerland quadruple among older people

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Criminals are targeting Swiss car dealerships

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French gangs target luxury cars in Switzerland

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The additional costs that Switzerland will incur when purchasing the US F-35 fighter jet continue to be a concern.

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Swiss Politics

Renewed controversy in Switzerland over US fighter jets – explained

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Do you have Swiss ancestors? Are you planning to visit where they lived in Switzerland?

We’d love to hear more about your genealogical research.

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Jul 8, 2025

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Would you work for your municipality or country for free?

The Swiss militia system gives many people political responsibility but no salary. Would that be something for your country?

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Apr 24, 2025

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Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?

Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?

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Jun 13, 2025

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