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Trumpism as a stress test for democracy

This content was published on Nov 10, 2016 Swiss immigration curbs, Brexit, and now Donald Trump. A series of populist anti-globalism shocks is a test for Western democracies.

Cabinet warns of plan to quash universal accords

This content was published on Nov 9, 2016 The cabinet recommended voters reject a rightwing initiative which aims to suspend all international treaties considered incompatible with the Swiss constitution, including the European Human Rights Convention. Approval of the initiative could have serious negative economic and diplomatic consequences, a statement warned. “It could lead to legal insecurity and damage the Swiss economy,” said a…

What does the Swiss foreign minister think?

This content was published on Nov 9, 2016 Political figures in Switzerland are starting to comment this morning. The Swiss foreign minister Didier Burkhalter, told Swiss Public Radio, RTS, on Wednesday: “The world changes, the United States changes, Switzerland doesn’t change in the same way. We are defending our Swiss interests and values.” “We will continue our mission to promote peace and security,…

‘Catastrophe’ if Trump wins

This content was published on Nov 9, 2016 Here’s what’s at stake for one American citizen, Rita Burri, watching election returns in Bern. Where are you watching or following the election? Tweet us your pictures to @swissinfo_enExternal link or if you’re Swiss and live outside Switzerland, post a video or photo on Instagram of where you’re following the election using the hashtag #WeAreSwissAbroadExternal link. We’d…

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Marking the map

This content was published on Nov 9, 2016 Still a full house at the US Embassy-hosted party in Bern. The smell of early breakfast bacon is in the air, and somebody just dropped a glass of orange juice. A little while ago, high school students from Bern’s Kirchenfeld Gymnasium helped fill in the map.

Meet our bloggers

This content was published on Nov 8, 2016 Tonight we have people from around the US sharing their perspectives of election night and the presidential campaign. As you can see from this map, they are a mix of Swiss abroad and people living in Swiss-founded towns. Keep an eye out for their contributions in our blog posts.

What the election means to me

This content was published on Nov 8, 2016 A mix of Swiss abroad and people living in Swiss-founded towns are contributing to our election night blog.

Peak Brexit? Toblerone redesign angers British fans

This content was published on Nov 8, 2016 Mondelēz International, an American company that owns the Toblerone brand, had introduced a lighter and cheaper version of its “Matterhorn-peak”-inspired chocolates in September 2016 in the UK. It’s a fact that caught British fans by surprise recently, and they expressed their disappointment at the manner in which the brand has cut corners. “This must be…

Swiss middle class enjoying rare income stability

This content was published on Nov 8, 2016 A UBS study explains why Swiss middle class incomes have escaped the stagnation felt by other industrialised nations as a result of globalisation.

Is Switzerland’s double-majority system outdated?

This content was published on Nov 8, 2016 The political divide between French- and German-speaking Switzerland is fading, while differences between urban and rural areas are intensifying.

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