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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.

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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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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Swiss Politics

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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Are you ready for the June 14 Swiss votes?

This content was published on The results of the latest polls, our Let's Talk televised debate and background articles on the June 14 votes in Switzerland.

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Albert Röst SRG Initiative

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Six takeaways from Switzerland’s media licence fee battle

This content was published on The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation has weathered another challenge to its licence fee. But the broader struggle over public broadcasting has yielded few winners — except one.

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Individual taxation in Switzerland for non-residents

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Most Swiss Abroad are already familiar with individual taxation  

This content was published on On March 8, Swiss voters will decide whether to replace the current system of joint taxation of married couples with individual taxation, an approach already familiar to most Swiss living abroad. 

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Swiss votes on March 8: what’s at stake?

This content was published on Everything you need to know about the votes on March 8: radio and TV licence fees, individual taxation, cash and climate funds.

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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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How important are Swiss-EU bilateral agreements for Swiss nationals living abroad?

What are the pros and cons of the new agreement between Bern and Brussels? How might it affect your life?

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