In my work, I focus on topics that are relevant to Swiss citizens abroad – from political developments in Switzerland and their impact on the diaspora to social, economic, and cultural issues.
Before joining SWI swissinfo.ch, I worked as a local journalist for the Aargauer Zeitung. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Multilingual Communication and, as is typically Swiss, completed an apprenticeship as a commercial employee.
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Is a Swiss pension enough to allow you to stay in Switzerland when you retire? For many, the answer is no. They often leave due to financial difficulties.
Swiss man in Thailand tells of evacuation from conflict zone
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After a border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia flared up this week, thousands have had to flee to safety – including Swiss expat Charly Hofmann.
Consular protection: more and more elderly Swiss are dying abroad
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The number of Swiss nationals travelling and living abroad is increasing resulting in more and more consular protection cases.
Top footballer rues lack of prospects for women in Switzerland
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Luana Bühler plays for the Swiss national team, but she earns her living in England because the basis for a professional career doesn’t exist in Switzerland.
Trump policies amplify banking headaches of Swiss Abroad
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PostFinance is closing accounts held by Swiss citizens in Cuba – an example of the banking headaches facing Swiss living abroad. The US president is also a factor.
Lost Swiss citizenship a surprising reality for many
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Swiss citizenship is not always guaranteed for life. Many Swiss living abroad have lost it – often unwittingly, or due to historical rules.
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The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad wants to improve the standing of the diaspora among the compatriots back home – not an easy task.
Should foreign nationals with Swiss roots be allowed to work in Switzerland?
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A motion is calling for a special immigration quota for the descendants of Swiss emigrants without citizenship so that they can find work in Switzerland more easily.
Thousands of emigrants’ descendants in Argentina demand Swiss citizenship
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Even those born abroad inherit Swiss citizenship. However, thousands of descendants of Swiss nationals who emigrated have lost it. A petition now wants to change this.
Aussie adoptee gains Swiss citizenship at 54 thanks to old envelope
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For years, the authorities denied her Swiss citizenship - wrongly. Cate Riley has finally won back her Swiss citizenship.
Why can’t the Swiss government help projects like Edelweiss Village in Canada?
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Now that the houses of the former Swiss mountain guides in the Rocky Mountains have been saved, what can Switzerland do to safeguard Swiss cultural heritage abroad?
The miraculous resurrection of Canada’s Edelweiss Village
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On the brink of demolition, a group of Swiss-style chalets in the Canadian Rocky Mountains has been given a new lease of life. SWI swissinfo.ch visits a Swiss heritage site that is full of stories.
‘A dream come true’: preservation and restoration of historic Swiss chalets in Canada
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Swiss mountain guides went to Canada 125 years ago. To mark the anniversary, the Edelweiss Village rescuers take a look back.
Edelweiss Village becomes a Swiss monument in Canada
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The fate of six historic Swiss chalets in Canada was uncertain. Now the former home of the legendary mountain guides has been saved.
Adopted illegally in Switzerland, tracing her roots in Colombia
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Born in Colombia, Nathalie Favre was adopted by Swiss parents when she was seven months old. She describes her return to her native country.
‘The whole world must force Israel and Palestine to make peace’
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West Bank resident Rami Daqqa, a Swiss-Palestinian citizen, describes his daily challenges since the outbreak of the Israeli-Palestinian war.
Swiss Abroad: e-voting doesn’t make up for frustrations
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Despite e-voting being possible in three cantons, postal voting continues to prevent the Swiss Abroad from exercising their political rights.
What factors should be taken into account when inheriting Swiss citizenship abroad?
Should there be a limit to the passing on of Swiss citizenship? Or is the current practice too strict and it should still be possible to register after the age of 25?
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?
