Pauline Turuban

Expertise: international politics, environment, social issues

My specialty is telling stories, and decoding what happens in Switzerland and the world from accumulated data and statistics. An expatriate in Switzerland for several years, I have also worked as a multimedia journalist for the Swiss national broadcaster.

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Global capital flows: how poor countries finance the rich

This content was published on Oct 11, 2021 Hundreds of billions of dollars flow from developing countries to developed countries every year, exceeding the reverse flows. What's going on?

Swiss Solidarity celebrates 75 years of helping people in need

This content was published on Sep 29, 2021 Over the years, the ‘humanitarian arm’ of Swiss public broadcasting has raised a total of nearly CHF2 billion.

Swiss abroad show overwhelming support for marriage for all

This content was published on Sep 28, 2021 More than 7 in 10 Swiss Abroad said yes to marriage for all - while the 99% initiative achieved a surprisingly high score.

Opponents react to the victory of “marriage for all”

This content was published on Sep 26, 2021 Reaction from the people who fought against the new Swiss law on same-sex marriage rights.

From the Swiss Solidarity archives

This content was published on Sep 22, 2021

Switzerland divided on taking Afghan refugees

This content was published on Aug 26, 2021 After the Taliban takeover, Switzerland has no plans to take in more Afghan refugees despite growing calls to do so.

Why the rural-urban rift is less deep in Switzerland than elsewhere

This content was published on Jul 27, 2021 City and country dwellers often vote differently. Yet in Switzerland, statistics indicate that the gap is less pronounced than in other countries.

The controversial lucrative business of Swiss arms deals

This content was published on Jun 23, 2021 With the threat of a people’s initiative, the Swiss parliament is seeking to tighten the screws on weapon exporters.

How much should we fear inflation?

This content was published on Jun 21, 2021 Consumer prices are expected to rise in the coming months, but long-term inflation forecasts remain muted.

Few regrets for immigrants in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 3, 2021 Most foreigners in Switzerland would not have wanted to be anywhere else during the pandemic.

Covid-19: ‘No one will be safe until everyone is safe’

This content was published on May 30, 2021 Swiss Solidarity, the humanitarian arm of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), has launched a new appeal to help those most in need.

Pandemic reveals Switzerland’s weak spot in securing foreign talent

This content was published on May 27, 2021 Switzerland is increasingly being challenged as a business location because of immigration restrictions. Could the pandemic be a turning point?

Switzerland and pesticides: Toxic relationship or necessary evil?

This content was published on May 22, 2021 Swiss voters will soon decide if they want an outright ban on synthetic pesticides. Are the claims made by supporters true? A look at the facts.

Organ donation consent: lifting the burden off those left behind

This content was published on May 13, 2021 A proposed change to the law in Switzerland will presume the deceased wanted to be a donor unless they explicitly said otherwise while alive.

Switzerland fears impact of minimum corporate tax rate

This content was published on Apr 27, 2021 Global corporate tax reform could threaten Switzerland’s status as a hub for multinational companies.

The Swiss textile machinery industry has a China dilemma

This content was published on Mar 31, 2021 Amid allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang, the Swiss textile machinery sector faces thorny questions about its ties to and reliance on China.

Electric cars are on the way, but is Switzerland ready?

This content was published on Mar 29, 2021 Last year saw a surge in new electric vehicle (EV) sales worldwide and Switzerland was no exception.

Switzerland mulls raising the retirement age for women

This content was published on Mar 19, 2021 Like in many industrialised countries, Switzerland is trying to align the age of retirement between men and women.

Burka ban narrowly rejected by expat Swiss

This content was published on Mar 9, 2021 Unlike their compatriots in Switzerland, the Swiss abroad rejected the "anti-burka" initiative and the free trade deal with Indonesia.

Calls intensify for Big Pharma to break monopolies on Covid-19 vaccines

This content was published on Mar 4, 2021 Pressure is mounting to suspend intellectual property rules to help vaccines reach more people. Can the WTO find a solution?

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Global capital flows: how poor countries finance the rich

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Swiss Solidarity celebrates 75 years of helping people in need

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Swiss abroad show overwhelming support for marriage for all

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Opponents react to the victory of “marriage for all”

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From the Swiss Solidarity archives

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Switzerland divided on taking Afghan refugees

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Why the rural-urban rift is less deep in Switzerland than elsewhere

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The controversial lucrative business of Swiss arms deals

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How much should we fear inflation?

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Few regrets for immigrants in Switzerland

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Covid-19: ‘No one will be safe until everyone is safe’

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Pandemic reveals Switzerland’s weak spot in securing foreign talent

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Switzerland and pesticides: Toxic relationship or necessary evil?

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Organ donation consent: lifting the burden off those left behind

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Switzerland fears impact of minimum corporate tax rate

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The Swiss textile machinery industry has a China dilemma

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Electric cars are on the way, but is Switzerland ready?

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Switzerland mulls raising the retirement age for women

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Burka ban narrowly rejected by expat Swiss

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Calls intensify for Big Pharma to break monopolies on Covid-19 vaccines

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