Laurent Goetschel

Laurent Goetschel is Director of the Swiss Peace Foundation swisspeace and Professor of Political Science at the University of Basel. Among other things, he was a personal assistant to Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey.

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What role should Switzerland play in international peacebuilding?

This content was published on May 23, 2025 To play a meaningful role, Switzerland must earn acceptance from the parties involved in a conflict, says Laurent Goetschel.

Swiss banks have never managed as much wealth as now

Swiss private bank vaults house CHF3.4 trillion

Unthinkable without volunteers: the 2025 Swiss Federal Gymnastics Festival attracted 300,000 people and 65,000 gymnasts to Lausanne.

Swiss democracy

How important is volunteer work to Swiss democracy?

King Albert I enjoyed climbing in the Swiss Alps, where he went almost every year. The picture was coloured using AI by the National Museum.

History

King Albert I: the mountaineering monarch

Swiss Politics

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

UBS orders bankers to scale back sale of complex currency products

What’s the smartest way for countries to compete for world-class research talent?

As the US slashes science funding and pressures universities, many researchers are considering a move. Should Switzerland try to entice them?

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Aug 4, 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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Has your continent reached its peak or is there still potential for economic growth?

Some regions of the world are on an upward trajectory with the promise of a steadily improving future. Where do you live? And in which direction is your region or continent developing?

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Jul 21, 2025

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