Judith Safford

Judith Safford is an economist, consultant and patient expert

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Demographics

Doctor knows best? Why patients must be part of the solution

This content was published on Oct 7, 2020 Patient advocate Judith Safford argues that without the support of the public and patients, health systems are powerless to stop the pandemic.

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Global elections

Does democracy really make the world more peaceful?

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Swiss Abroad

‘SwissCommunity Days’ welcomes new faces of Council of the Swiss Abroad

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Swiss Politics

Will Switzerland finally do away with imputed rental-value tax on homeowners?

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New treatments

Swiss inaction threatens global antibiotic development push

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Swiss Politics

Racist chats among Lausanne police – an isolated case in Switzerland?

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What do recent events tell us about the risks and rewards of sticking to nuclear treaties?

Russia, Ukraine, North Korea, Israel, Iran. What’s the point of nuclear deals if it pays off to flout them?

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Aug 2, 2025

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Do you trust that your country can withstand attacks against its democracy?

Democracies are increasingly coming under threat, both from within and without. How do your country’s institutions fare?

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Sep 11, 2025

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Does your country of residence offer an e-ID?

Switzerland is voting on a new e-ID system. Has your country of residence already introduced one? And does it make your life easier?

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Aug 15, 2025

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