“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.

Global trade

Swiss group supports Gulf oil and gas repairs

This content was published on Jun 23, 2026 It will take months – and in some cases years – to repair the war damage to oil and gas facilities across the Gulf region. Swiss group Sulzer is among the firms involved in the recovery effort.

Trade policy

More sustainable global trade is possible and Switzerland has a role to play, says report

This content was published on Jun 15, 2026 Switzerland, a major hub for commodities trading, could use its position to influence this sector and steer it towards greater sustainability.

Trade policy

Financial scandal in India leads to Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 10, 2026 Authorities have uncovered a scandal involving accounting irregularities worth $159 billion (CHF127 billion). A gold refinery in Ticino and a holding company in Lucerne are at the centre of the case.

Swiss position

Can Switzerland latch on to EU plans for migrant deporation centres?

This content was published on Jun 10, 2026 The Swiss government welcomed the EU’s decision to set up deportation centres in third countries. Joint pilot projects with like-minded countries are conceivable.

Climate adaptation

What spring temperatures in Switzerland reveal about the climate

This content was published on Jun 8, 2026 Spring 2026 ended with unprecedented heat records. An analysis of the data.

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:

Swiss Diaspora

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

Swiss Diaspora

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.

Compare your own views: how did people respond in the survey when asked about various issues, such as education or politics? Where do you stand in comparison with people living in Switzerland and the Swiss Abroad? Time to find out!

External Content

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).