Cluster: Swiss Identity

Swiss silence, wartime shame, and one girl’s fight against patriarchy

"A girl like me, but 80 years ago": French actress Lila Gueneau in a scene of "Silent Rebellion".

This content was published on Oct 5, 2025 "Silent Rebellion", the debut film by Marie-Elsa Sgualdo which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, confronts the ghosts of Swiss complicity and conformity during the Second World War.

The Swiss National Bank is located on Bundesplatz, just a few steps away from the Federal Palace.

Swiss democracy

How protected is the Swiss National Bank compared with the US Federal Reserve?

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 Where does the Swiss National Bank’s independence come from, and how does it compare internationally?

Financial worries are growing: every second Swiss person is unable to save

Demographics

Fewer people are able to save money in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Nearly half of Swiss residents struggle to save money due to high costs.

Company bankruptcies rise by almost 20 per cent in the first three quarters

Workplace

Company bankruptcies on the rise in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Swiss company bankruptcies rose 19.5% in 2025, mainly in construction and retail.

Pension provision: more than one in three pensioners have regrets

Demographics

More than a third of Swiss pensioners dissatisfied by savings

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Over a third of Swiss pensioners regret not preparing more for retirement.

Swiss AI

Is AI for sign language promising or futile?

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Labs and start-ups in Switzerland are working on using AI to advance sign language interpretation, but they face many challenges.