Cluster: Swiss Abroad

Swiss government launches attempt to secure 2038 Winter Olympics

Switzerland relaunches its bid for the 2038 Olympic Games

This content was published on Sep 27, 2024 After failing to host the Winter Olympics in 2030 and 2034, Switzerland is trying again - this time for the 2038 Winter Games.

Swiss Politics

Parliament session: an autumn of anxiety

This content was published on Sep 27, 2024 What did the session bring? A lot of controversy, but little progress, especially from the perspective of the Swiss Abroad.

Swiss Abroad

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Sep 26, 2024 Today we introduce you to a Swiss man with a tricky job and bring bad news on health insurance premiums for 2025.

‘If we plan smartly, there’s room for 10 million people’ in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 26, 2024 At the end of June Switzerland’s resident population passed the nine-million mark. Economist Martina Kühne discusses how the country’s population might develop in the future.

Swiss Abroad

Today in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 25, 2024 In today’s briefing: a spectacular rescue operation on the Matterhorn, PFAS in Basel trout, Berset at the Council of Europe and criticism of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS).

Switzerland takes step towards ‘sovereign cloud’

This content was published on Sep 25, 2024 On Wednesday, the House of Representatives signed off on credit of CHF246.9 million for a “Swiss Government Cloud”.

Switzerland does not denounce the European Convention on Human Rights

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament marks support for European rights system

This content was published on Sep 25, 2024 Switzerland should not leave the European Convention on Human Rights, both chambers of parliament agree.

National Council does not want family reunification for temporarily admitted persons

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament debates family reunification for rejected refugees

This content was published on Sep 25, 2024 “Provisionally admitted foreigners” should not be able to bring family members to Switzerland, the House of Representatives says.