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Democracy
Switzerland: the land of cooperatives
The cooperative business model not only permeates the Swiss economy, but also forms the roots of its politics.
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Climate solutions
Why melting glaciers affect us all
Alpine glaciers could disappear by the end of the century. The consequences will be felt not only in the Swiss Alps but all over the planet.
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Foreign Affairs
Need a diplomatic messenger? Switzerland is eager to help
Swiss diplomacy has a long-standing tradition of trying to talk to all sides “to build trust”.
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Swiss diplomacy
How Switzerland is managing foreign aid at a time of global upheaval
Switzerland, like other rich nations, is grappling with a shrinking foreign aid budget, as the war in Ukraine forces a reset in its priorities.
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Global elections
Moldova: A small neutral country at the crossroads between the EU and Russia
Switzerland is committed to democracy education and the integration of Ukrainians in Moldova.
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Foreign Affairs
What does the future hold for Swiss neutrality?
Switzerland is grappling with a key question: should it follow a path of openness or isolationism?
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Democracy
Sister republics: Switzerland and the US
The US and Switzerland were known as “sister republics”. Explore the links that still bind these two very dissimilar countries.
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Swiss Politics
Swiss federal votes on September 22, 2024
Biodiversity and pensions are on the agenda for the federal votes on September 22.
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Democracy
Taiwan: a model democracy
Taiwan has developed into an exemplary democracy. This can be seen in schools as well as in election campaigns – despite or because of its precarious status.
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Swiss Politics
Swiss federal votes on June 9
Two initiatives aimed at stemming healthcare costs took centre stage when voters went to the polls on June 9.
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Swiss Politics
Federal votes on March 3, 2024
Pension reform is once again at the heart of Swiss politics. On March 3, voters will decide on two people’s initiatives from opposing camps.
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The key ingredients of the Swiss financial sector
Switzerland’s fabled financial sector is made up of several crucial elements.
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International Geneva
Sportswashing the World Cup from Geneva
This three-part investigation shows the lengths to which Qatar went to whitewash its reputation and the role Geneva played in this marketing stunt.
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The ethics of artificial intelligence
The challenges are immense for Switzerland, which is one of the leading developers of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Democracy
Kosovo in Switzerland, Switzerland in Kosovo
The two small mountain countries are linked by a dense network of relationships: political, economic, historical, but above all human.
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Climate solutions
Swiss solutions for storing the energy of tomorrow
The global challenge is not only to produce more energy from renewable sources, but also to store it efficiently and sustainably.
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Democracy
A global stress test for freedom of expression
One of democracy’s fundamental pillars is under attack, and under scrutiny, across the world.
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Swiss Politics
What was on the agenda for voters on June 18, 2023
Tax rules for multinationals, carbon neutrality, Covid prevention measures: it was a clear “yes” to all three issues on the ballot on June 18.
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Swiss democracy
Why people in Switzerland trust the state
Stable country, stable money, stable lifestyles: in comparison, many things run smoothly in Switzerland. One factor is the high level of trust.
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International Geneva
The changing face of International Geneva
International Geneva is an important hub for multilateralism. But it is facing some unprecedented challenges.
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