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Swiss in New York: ‘The US is very much based on the individual’

This content was published on Nov 2, 2020 From the moment Paolo Grassi arrived in the United States some thirty years ago, he’s noticed American politics deteriorating.

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Swiss in Ohio: ‘We have two choices. I don’t like either of them.’

This content was published on Nov 2, 2020 If André Odermatt’s four decades in the United States have shown him anything about US politics, it’s that it’s a fascinating and messy affair.

Can you see signs of mask pollution where you live?

What are the authorities doing to tackle it? Are you aware of any environmental initiatives in this field? From the article What’s being done about mask and glove pollution?

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Oct 10, 2020

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Swiss abroad feel let down by vote failures

This content was published on Sep 28, 2020 Swiss citizens living abroad complain that they were not given a chance to cast their votes at the weekend.

Jüdische Kinder spielen auf einer Terrasse.

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The Swiss woman uniting people in Jerusalem

This content was published on Sep 19, 2020 Irène Pollak-Rein has been made an honorary citizen of Jerusalem for her dedication to the only school open to both Jewish and Arab children.

Is it a good idea for citizens to vote on national security issues?

In Switzerland, citizens can torpedo the plans of their own air force to buy new equipment. Is this direct democracy overstepping its bounds?

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Sep 2, 2020

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On September 27 the Swiss electorate will decide on whether to end the free movement of people with the European Union. How would you be affected? Share your story.

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Aug 26, 2020

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Immigration initiative could spell trouble for Swiss expats

This content was published on Aug 26, 2020 Approval of the right-wing initiative could have a negative impact on many Swiss living in European countries.

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1,500 state-repatriated travellers yet to pay flight bills

This content was published on Aug 23, 2020 Of the 7,100 stranded passengers flown back to Switzerland by the foreign ministry’s Covid-19 repatriation operation, 1,500 haven’t yet paid the bill.

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