Expertise: federal politics, issues in society, migration, cinema and social media. Initials: kr
Journalist based in Bern. I am particularly interested in topics about society, politics and social media. Previously I worked in regional media, for the newspaper Journal du Jura and Radio Jura bernois.
Explainer: Swiss vote on capping health insurance premiums at 10% of income
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On June 9, the Swiss will decide whether to accept or reject a proposal that no one should pay more than 10% of their income on health insurance premiums.
June 9 votes: narrow lead for Swiss initiatives to rein in healthcare costs
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Two initiatives aimed at capping health insurance costs in Switzerland have the backing of a slim majority of voters, according to the first nationwide poll ahead of the votes on June 9.
European court’s climate ruling ‘could be own goal’ for green ideas
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Switzerland's condemnation for failing to act on climate change could play into the hands of the conservative right, argues political scientist Marc Bühlmann.
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Citizens will head to the polls this Sunday to decide on two people’s initiatives aimed at reforming the country’s pension system.
March 3 vote poll: backing for pension boost crumbles
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An initiative calling for 13 monthly pension payments per year, rather than the current 12, is heading for a close result.
One in ten Swiss parliamentarians has a second passport
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While the proportion of dual-national deputies in Bern has been rising in recent years, it’s still well below what it is in the general population.
Votes on March 3: suspense surrounding the 13th pension payment initiative
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The introduction of a 13th pension payment appeals to 61% of Swiss people, according to a poll ahead of the March 3 referendum.
‘Electronic identity will make life easier for Swiss Abroad’
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The Swiss government wants to introduce a free, voluntary digital identity document. Our two guests on the SWI swissinfo.ch Let’s Talk webcast discuss the topic.
Experience vs. enthusiasm: contest to find new Swiss government minister
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The race to succeed Alain Berset in the Federal Council looks set to be a close one between Beat Jans from Basel and Jon Pult from Graubünden.
Macron in Switzerland: ‘you may not know it, but you are also Europeans’
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Swiss-EU relations were the main theme as the French President arrived in Bern on Wednesday for an eagerly-anticipated state visit.