Swissinfo Debates: Join the Discussion today

Debates

Welcome to the Swissinfo debate area! Log in to receive alerts for new debates

Sort by

Most Recent

What questions would you like to put up for debate with our multilingual reader community?

Let us know what topics you would like to discuss with fellow SWI readers.

Your contribution Please sign in to submit questions.

How is climate change affecting winter sports where you live?

Is climate change having a big impact on the winter sports and tourism industries where you live? Send us your thoughts.

Join the discussion

Dec 15, 2025

1 Comments

View the discussion

Have you got a nickname? How did you get it? Do you like it?

The Bernese are particularly creative when it comes to tweaking and shortening forenames.

Join the discussion

Dec 13, 2025

2 Comments

View the discussion

Can Geneva still shape the future of global nuclear stability?

Can Geneva continue to play a meaningful role in shaping the future architecture of nuclear stability? Share your thoughts.

Join the discussion

Nov 25, 2025

4 Comments

View the discussion

How should a neutral country like Switzerland handle arms exports to conflict zones?

Switzerland could soon allow the re-export of locally made arms to countries involved in conflict. What are your thoughts on this?

Join the discussion

Nov 17, 2025

7 Likes

10 Comments

View the discussion

Have you had contact with an honorary consul? How was the experience?

In a mini-series, Swissinfo looks at the widely neworked, less visible network of Swiss honorary consuls. Share your impressions.

Join the discussion

Nov 4, 2025

3 Likes

6 Comments

View the discussion

What do you think about introducing civic service for everyone to replace military service?

What do you think about introducing civic service for all?

Join the discussion

Oct 14, 2025

48 Likes

37 Comments

View the discussion

As a Swiss Abroad, which stereotypes about your country do you most often encounter?

As a Swiss living abroad, which clichés do you encounter in your country of residence, and how do you go about explaining them?

Join the discussion

Oct 9, 2025

6 Likes

16 Comments

View the discussion

Have you dealt with a cross-border inheritance? What challenges did you face, and how did you handle them?

What tips or experiences would you like to share?

Join the discussion

Oct 8, 2025

5 Likes

8 Comments

View the discussion

Inheritance tax: do the super-rich already contribute enough?

On November 30, Switzerland will vote on a new inheritance tax. How logical are its demands?

Join the discussion

Oct 8, 2025

84 Likes

67 Comments

View the discussion

How do restrictions on internet access affect you?

Internet shutdowns and blackouts can disrupt daily life, threaten safety, skew elections and damage economies.

Join the discussion

Sep 30, 2025

2 Comments

View the discussion

Debates

What questions would you like to put up for debate with our multilingual reader community?

More

How is climate change affecting winter sports where you live?

More

Have you got a nickname? How did you get it? Do you like it?

More

Can Geneva still shape the future of global nuclear stability?

More

How should a neutral country like Switzerland handle arms exports to conflict zones?

More

Have you had contact with an honorary consul? How was the experience?

More

What do you think about introducing civic service for everyone to replace military service?

More

As a Swiss Abroad, which stereotypes about your country do you most often encounter?

More

Have you dealt with a cross-border inheritance? What challenges did you face, and how did you handle them?

More

Inheritance tax: do the super-rich already contribute enough?

More

How do restrictions on internet access affect you?

The latest debates