Switzerland says sorry! The Chicken Dance of neutrality
In our satirical video format, comedian Patrick Karpiczenko apologises for Switzerland’s transgressions - this time for its stance on neutrality and how it has enabled a cosy relationship with autocrats.
What does neutrality even mean? Where does the world famous “chicken dance” come from? And why is Switzerland to blame? In our video we take a close look at the history of the famed Swiss neutrality and the diplomacy attached to it – and as always we have a reason to apologise!
If you want to know more about Switzerland’s “good offices” and its history of neutrality, check out some of our sources:
💫 “Switzerland as a mediator – the successes and failures“
💫Official information about Switzerland’s good officesExternal link
💫 “Iranian protests test Switzerland’s special status with Iran“
💫“At least 58 Iranian children reportedly killed since anti-regime protests began” External link
Or check out our focus page on Swiss neutrality:
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How neutral is Switzerland, really?
Suggestions for things Switzerland should apologise for?
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“Switzerland Says Sorry” is written, performed and produced by Swiss comedian Karpi; Music by artlist.io;
Produced by Apéro Film in 2023 for Swissinfo; Thanks to Natascha Beller
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