“dialogue” – discussions and information from Switzerland

“dialogue” aims to bridge language divides and foster closer connections between people living in Switzerland and the Swiss Abroad. Users are encouraged to delve into contemporary subjects and engage in multilingual debates.

Join the debates

Engage in discussions on current issues with Swiss residents and expatriates in one of the four national languages, or in English.

External Content

Content highlights from across Switzerland

The editorial team behind “dialogue”, which comprises journalists from the five divisions of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRF, RTS, RSI, RTR, and SWI swissinfo.ch), circulate and translate selected standout content produced by these units. In doing so, “dialogue” allows its users to benefit from the different perspectives offered by the different linguistic regions of Switzerland.

UBS complains that tough regulations could make it less competitive

Best of SRG content

What the too-big-to-fail Swiss parliament vote means for UBS

This content was published on Sep 23, 2026 Swiss Senators have decided on a 90% core capital ratio for UBS bank’s foreign subsidiaries.

Nestlé has been targeted despite having no desire to leave Russia

Best of SRG content

Why Putin is placing Nestlé under compulsory administration

This content was published on Sep 18, 2026 The seizure of Nestlé’s Russian operations follows a different script from other European companies.

Best of SRG content

Swiss households absorb fuel inflation better than other countries

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 Fuel prices place less of a burden on Swiss household incomes than in other countries.

Workplace

Swiss have more spare cash, and desire to save

This content was published on Sep 14, 2026 Swiss households have never had more disposable income or a stronger desire to save.

A photo taken from above shows one person swimming and two others paddleboarding on the lake

Climate solutions

How heatwaves are changing Switzerland’s major lakes

This content was published on Sep 14, 2026 The waters of Lake Geneva and other lakes reached record temperatures, with consequences for ecosystems and leisure activities.

Despite strong export performance: medical technology firms are sounding the alarm

Best of SRG content

Swiss medtech firms sounds alarm about domestic industry

This content was published on Sep 11, 2026 The Swiss medtech inustry says it is successful abroad but struggling in Switzerland.

the crown of a tree against a concrete wall

Climate adaptation

More trees to combat heat islands: the 3-30-300 rule for more liveable cities

This content was published on Sep 11, 2026 Heat islands are overheating cities. Yet only 13.5% of Europeans live in neighbourhoods with sufficient trees and green spaces.

Swiss companies could be denied access to EU innovation procurement funds

Best of SRG content

Swiss firms fear exclusion from EU innovation procurement

This content was published on Sep 10, 2026 Innovative Swiss firms could be fozen out of the EU procurement process.

Axpo is counting on SMEs to help expand wind power

Best of SRG content

Small Swiss firms asked to help expand wind power

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 Energy provider Axpo calls on SMEs to buy power produced by wind turbines.

Workplace

Why Switzerland has such low interest rates

This content was published on Sep 8, 2026 Why Switzerland’s unique economy allows it to keep interest rates low by international comparison.

The survey

In 2025, 55,000 people took part in the third major survey of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation on the Swiss population’s state of mind.

Read the results of the third edition of the “How are you, Switzerland?” opinion poll:

Switzerland’s mood barometer reveals high satisfaction but cracks in unity

This content was published on Sep 4, 2025 The world has become gloomier lately. But one thing has remained remarkably constant: the Swiss population’s satisfaction with their lives.

How are the Swiss Abroad doing? They find themselves between performance pressure and retirement. The major SBC opinion poll shows that satisfaction is high but there is criticism regarding politics and the welfare state.

Read more findings on the Swiss Abroad in the following article:

People overlooking lake of Zurich with mountains in the background

The Swiss Abroad have less trust in Swiss politics, says poll

This content was published on Sep 10, 2025 A major SBC opinion poll shows that satisfaction is high among the Swiss Abroad but there is criticism regarding politics and the welfare state.

How to engage on “dialogue”

“dialogue” is the first journalistic service of national scope, backed by the units of the SBC: RSI, RTR, RTS, SRF, and SWI swissinfo.ch. Our editorial team moderates comments in the debates and translates them into the national languages and in English with the help of artificial intelligence. Please be aware that comments are moderated in accordance with guidelines set by the SBC:

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Guidelines and terms of use “dialogue”

Guidelines and Terms of Use for «dialogue», a service of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).