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Katy Romy

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As a correspondent at the Federal Palace for SWI swissinfo.ch, I report on federal politics for the Swiss Abroad. After studying at the Academy of Journalism and Media at the University of Neuchâtel, my career path initially took me to various regional media, working in the editorial offices of Journal du Jura, Canal 3 and Radio Jura bernois. Since 2015, I have been working in the multilingual editorial department of SWI swissinfo.ch, where I continue to practise my profession with passion.

The Pentagon censors a potentially critical report on the F-35. An attempt to cover up its flaws?

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Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland Today

This content was published on The Pentagon has blocked the publication of a critical report on the F-35. Critics say it is an attempt to conceal the aircraft's flaws.

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This content was published on Human trafficking remains a serious problem in Switzerland but the justice system is struggling to act.

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Switzerland–EU agreements and the ‘No to a Switzerland of 10 million’ initiative

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Swiss Politics

Swiss vote eases pressure, but EU agreements remain uncertain

This content was published on In June, Swiss voters rejected an initiative to cap the population at ten million – but relations with Brussels are still to be sorted, as our Let’s Talk episode explores.

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This content was published on A sordid sexual abuse case that is shaking Switzerland and has the political class reacting.

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Switzerland is experiencing one of its worst summer droughts since records began, with tangible consequences.

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This content was published on Switzerland is experiencing one of its worst summer droughts since records began, with the effects becoming increasingly visible across the country.

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Six months after the fire in Crans-Montana, the Swiss press looks back at the tragedy that claimed 41 lives and left 115 people injured on New Year’s Eve.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Six months after the Crans-Montana fire, the Swiss media revisit the tragedy that claimed 41 lives and injured 115 people on New Year's Day.

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The Swiss federal government wants to overhaul the military system: civil defence and civilian service could be merged into a new disaster protection service. This is a major reform, which will be put to a public vote.

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This content was published on Less than two weeks after voters approved tighter access to civilian service, the Swiss government is already proposing a much broader reform of the military service system.

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Members of a cross-party alliance who campaigned against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No to ten million” immigration initiative in Bern on June 14, 2026.

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Votes

Six takeaways from Switzerland’s population cap vote

This content was published on Swiss voters on Sunday rejected a bold move that risked tensions with Brussels: 55% voted against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No to ten million” immigration initiative. Yet the proposal tapped into key public concerns.

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The Federal Council wants to be able to require the cantons to teach a second national language in primary schools

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on The Swiss federal government wants to make it compulsory for cantons to teach a second national language in primary schools.

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Final stretch before the June 14 vote

This content was published on With just over a week to go until the vote, discover the latest polling trends, key debates and detailed explanations.

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On September 27, Swiss voters will decide on the neutrality initiative, which seeks to ban membership of military and defence alliances.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on On September 27, Swiss voters will decide on the neutrality initiative, which seeks to ban membership of military and defence alliances.

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To what extent should the state intervene in the food that ends up on our plates?

Is the food security initiative Swiss voters will decide on in September a step towards sustainable farming or a "vegan diktat"?

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Do you trust e-voting?

In canton Basel City, the online votes of the Swiss Abroad were not counted due to a technical incident. What effect does this have on your confidence in e-voting?

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How are married couples taxed in your country of residence? What are the pros and cons of this system?

On March 8, the Swiss will vote on the introduction of individual taxation for married couples. We'd like to know what the system is like where you live.

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What do you think about introducing civic service for everyone to replace military service?

What do you think about introducing civic service for all?

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Does your country of residence offer an e-ID?

Switzerland will introduce a new e-ID system. Has your country of residence already introduced one?

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