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Pauline Turuban

Data journalist

I write original and in-depth data-driven articles using my skills in data analysis and visualisation. I cover a wide array of topics, among which are Switzerland's place in global trade, climate change and demographics. Born and raised in France, I studied international relations in Lyon, then graduated from Lille journalism school in 2011. I have been living in Switzerland since 2012 and worked at RTS for eight years before joining SWI swissinfo.ch in 2020.

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Healthcare innovation

The numbers behind China’s pharma rise

This content was published on China now has its own cutting-edge pharma industry, creating opportunities and competition for big pharma players.

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Climate adaptation

In water-loving Switzerland, about 50 people drown every year

This content was published on Summer activities on Switzerland’s lakes and rivers are hugely popular, but their dangers are sometimes underestimated. Every year, about 50 drownings are recorded.

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Swiss democracy

Why voter turnout is so low in Switzerland

This content was published on Swiss direct democracy is often seen as an example for the rest of the world. Yet only a minority of eligible Swiss voters go to the polls.

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Swiss Abroad Community

Swiss Abroad overwhelmingly reject capping Swiss population

This content was published on Swiss voters who live abroad have rejected an initiative to limit the population even more decisively than voters within Switzerland. However, when it came to the reform of civilian service, there was little difference.

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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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Swiss Politics

Swiss immigration debate revives Brexit parallels

This content was published on Brexit has had unexpected consequences for migration. Ahead of the Swiss vote on the "No to 10 million" immigration initiative, are there any lessons to be learnt from across the Channel?

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International Geneva

How funding cuts shook up the World Health Organization

This content was published on Deep donor funding cuts – led by the US – are forcing the World Health Organization to slash programmes, cut staff and ration global health services.

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When is a democracy no longer a democracy?

This content was published on Beyond Switzerland’s borders, democracy is under pressure. But with gradual decay as much the cause as violent coups, it’s not always clear when, or if, it really “ends”.

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Swiss Abroad Community

The Swiss Abroad in nine charts

This content was published on The number of Swiss people living abroad continues to rise, and many have more than one passport. Nine charts explain their characteristics and geographic distribution.

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How could birth rates best be boosted?

Many countries have seen a downturn in births in recent years. How could governments encourage people to have more kids – or should they do anything?

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Did you immigrate to Switzerland? What are your experiences?

What were the circumstances of your immigration to Switzerland? And what motivated your decision to stay or leave?

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What are the ethical considerations in medically assisted reproduction?

Do you think the authorities should allow people diagnosed as infertile to have access to assisted reproductive technology?

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Gun control: how should firearms be regulated?

What is your experience of guns? Based on your local situation, are you favourable to stricter or more liberal gun control?

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Do you consider yourself a religious person? Why?

As religious affiliation declines in many countries, we are interested in your relationship to religion.

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