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.
Swiss entrepreneur finds success on second attempt in Brazil
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Swiss expat Salvatore Scimonetti built a marketing agency in Brazil, and reflects on the pitfalls, setbacks and successes of self-employment.
Does Switzerland monitor its honorary consuls adequately?
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Honorary consuls represent Switzerland and are deeply embedded in local networks. But this also means they can face potential conflicts of interest.
The six European cities most loved by the Swiss Abroad
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Swiss citizens reside in almost every country worldwide, but the largest numbers are found in neighbouring states – especially in major European cities.
Swiss Abroad fear the consequences of a standoff with the EU
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The delegates of the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) exchanged views with the members of the Swiss Abroad parliamentary group on the new treaties between Switzerland and the EU and the popular initiative 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million!'.
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Every other week, our editorial team produces short videos in which the Swiss Abroad have their say. Share your experiences and answer one of our questions. Record it on video and send it to us.
Stranded in a crisis zone – who is responsible for repatriation?
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Over 1,000 registered Swiss citizens remain in the Middle East region, yet no further repatriation flights are planned. Bern stresses personal responsibility, but criticism is mounting.
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Missile alerts, airspace closures and frantic phone calls from home: the escalation in the Middle East has left Swiss citizens in the region in a state of uncertainty.
The mysterious Swiss woman and her giant mausoleum in Argentina
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In the middle of Argentina, an 82-metre concrete wing rises into the sky. While locals know its history, in Switzerland hardly anyone knows that one of Argentina's tallest monuments is dedicated to a Swiss.
Crans-Montana tragedy: ‘Our hearts go out to you’, say Swiss Abroad
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Switzerland is observing a national day of mourning on January 9 in honour of the victims of the bar fire in Crans-Montana. The tragedy has also deeply affected Swiss citizens around the world.
From hairdresser to consul in Pattaya: a Swiss expat’s unlikely journey
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Esther Kaufmann has become an important point of contact for Swiss expats and retirees in Pattaya. She has been the Swiss honorary consul on Thailand's east coast for two years.
Ten years on: achievements and challenges of the Swiss Abroad Act
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A decade ago the Swiss Abroad Act came into force, defining the rights and obligations of Swiss expats. What has this law actually achieved?
The Swiss honorary consul in New Zealand on broadening his horizons
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Few Swiss honorary consulates are further from home than the one in Auckland, New Zealand. Since 2019 Adrian Blaser, a chemist from Bern, has represented Switzerland there.
Switzerland expands voluntary honorary consul network
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Switzerland is strengthening its global network of honorary consuls. It now boasts 225 diplomatic representatives around the world.
Swiss family, Swiss dialect, but ‘not integrated’: migration officials respond
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How do descendants of Swiss expats prove that they are truly part of Swiss life? Swissinfo asked the immigration authorities.
Ian’s parents left him in Africa. Will he ever get Swiss citizenship?
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Ian van Rooyen was born to Swiss parents in Rhodesia in 1977 and given up for adoption. Today, legal hurdles are blocking him from returning to Switzerland.
Adopted daughter of Swiss Abroad faces deportation from Switzerland
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Gabriela Purtschert studied, graduated and is integrated in Switzerland – yet the adopted daughter of a Swiss Abroad has been told to leave.
What does it mean to you as a Swiss Abroad to take part in the Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival?
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We asked three Swiss wrestlers from North America what taking part in the Swiss Wrestling and Alpine Festival means to them.
Swiss wrestlers from abroad are proud of their tradition
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Six Swiss expats from North America are heading to Mollis in canton Glarus, for the 2025 Federal Wrestling and Alpine Games Festival (Schwingfest).
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?
