I work as editor and correspondent at the Federal Palace. I report on swiss politics for the Swiss abroad and manage our political talk show Let's Talk.
I started in local journalism in the early 90ies and have worked in many journalistic fields, held management positions and covered a range of dossiers. I joined SWI swissinfo.ch 2017.
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The Swiss Armed Forces are facing considerable challenges. A look at seven problems that the next defence minister will have to address.
Green vote failure: ‘Swiss voters don’t like bans’
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The “environmental responsibility initiative” wanted a rapid transition to a sustainable economy. Political analyst Cloé Jans explains why it failed.
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Switzerland has negotiated a new agreement with the EU, marking a new chapter in the history of a complex relationship. What is set to change?
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The incoming Swiss president, known internationally for her role in the last-ditch rescue of Credit Suisse, has a reputation as a hardliner. The reality is more nuanced.
What’s coming up in the Swiss parliament’s 2024 winter session
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When parliament reconvenes for the winter session, Switzerland's role in the world will be under scrutiny. Fierce budget battles lie ahead.
Seven lessons from the November 2024 Swiss referendums
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A dip in public trust in authorities, a winning streak for the left: what else can be learned from Sunday's votes in Switzerland?
Taxes on pension payments: no problem for the Swiss Abroad
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If Switzerland introduces more taxes on pension capital withdrawals, this will not affect Swiss nationals abroad. Tricks for them already exist.
The Swiss are deeply divided over relations with the EU
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Despite little enthusiasm for the European Union, the Swiss consider the bilateral agreements with Brussels to be important.
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There has been free trade between Switzerland and China for ten years. Now Switzerland wants to update the agreement. What advantages has it brought the two countries so far?
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What did the session bring? A lot of controversy, but little progress, especially from the perspective of the Swiss Abroad.
Vote analysis: ecological initiatives often fail due to resistance by Swiss farmers
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Political scientist Urs Bieri on the main lessons of Sunday’s votes in Switzerland on the biodiversity initiative and occupational pension reform.
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Paper was regarded as a guarantee of security in the Swiss voting system. Those days are over. An analysis of a far-reaching paradigm shift.
Switzerland’s new transparency rules fail to clarify party donations
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Switzerland has had new transparency rules for political financing for a year now, but newly published figures provide no clear answers on party donations – quite the opposite.
‘We’ll take the time we need’ with EU negotiations, says top Swiss trade diplomat
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‘Time pressure is the number one trap in any negotiation,’ warns Helene Budliger Artieda regarding negotiations with the EU.
What factors should be taken into account when inheriting Swiss citizenship abroad?
Should there be a limit to the passing on of Swiss citizenship? Or is the current practice too strict and it should still be possible to register after the age of 25?
