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Reto Gysi von Wartburg

Head of the English Department

I have been part of SWI swissinfo.ch's editorial board since 2015 and lead the English-language team and offering. I am also product owner for our news and our Swiss Film Selection. Before joining SWI swissinfo.ch, I worked as a business journalist for various Swiss media outlets. I graduated in New Media Journalism (Master of Arts, 2014, University of Leipzig) and economics (licentiate degree, 1999, University of Bern).

Swiss citizens on decide on Sunday on a popular initiative calling for an economy that does not violate the ecological limits of the planet.

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Switzerland votes on respecting planetary boundaries 

This content was published on The “environmental responsibility initiative”, brought by the Young Greens, wants to make the Swiss economy respect the limits of nature. Voting ends at midday on Sunday.

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The Swiss year 2024 in pictures

This content was published on From major international conferences to natural disasters and extreme weather, Switzerland has seen many memorable events over the past 12 months.

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Olympic challenges and winter sports in Swiss films

This content was published on For the launch of the Winter Olympics in Beijing on Friday, SWI swissinfo.ch has chosen four films showcasing the many aspects of Swiss winter sports.

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Economic outlook for Switzerland in 2021

This content was published on The pandemic has shaken up the Swiss economy, but affected sectors differently. What future for Switzerland as a business and research location?

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Swiss enjoy more and more paid annual leave

This content was published on Swiss employees have more and more holidays: within a period of 20 years the average annual quota has gone up by half a week.

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Switzerland in motion: 2017 in review

This content was published on 2017 has seen a lot of movement – technologically, economically and socially. Swiss politics, however, has remained relatively calm.

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An Art Nouveau pioneer, remembered

This content was published on The artist who had a decisive influence on Art Nouveau, Eugène Grasset, died 100 years ago today.

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Could there be another bank run in Switzerland?

This content was published on The images went around the world: 25 years ago, customers of the Spar- und Leihkasse Thun were queuing up in an attempt to salvage their savings.

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Becoming a mom after age 50: two viewpoints

This content was published on With 32 being the average age for giving birth in Switzerland, the case of advancing maternal age is leading to debate. Is criticism justified? And should lawmakers intervene? Opinions differ in the editorial offices of swissinfo.ch as well. No, criticism is not justified, says Larissa M. Bieler, editor-in-chief of swissinfo.ch The incredulity is strong, the…

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