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Katy Romy

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. 

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Does Switzerland need bigger motorways?

This content was published on The Swiss are about to vote on a government plan to add lanes to six stretches of the country’s A1 motorway. The referendum will be held on November 24, 2024.

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A complex proposal to reform Switzerland's occupational pension scheme is going to a vote on September 22.

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Swiss to vote on occupational pension reform and biodiversity

This content was published on On Sunday, the Swiss will vote on occupational pension reform and on a biodiversity initiative. Neither proposal is likely to be accepted at the ballot box, according to the latest polls.

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More and more Swiss are living abroad

This content was published on The population of the Swiss Abroad is growing. For OSA director Ariane Rustichelli, these figures reflect an increasingly mobile society.

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How important are Swiss-EU bilateral agreements for Swiss nationals living abroad?

What are the pros and cons of the new agreement between Bern and Brussels? How might it affect your life?

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Should the Swiss economy be adapted to the planet’s ecological limits?

What are your thoughts on the "environmental responsibility initiative" that will be decided on February 9, 2025.

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Should Switzerland take measures to support its struggling industries?

Industrial policies are back in fashion, not only in the United States but also in the EU. Should Switzerland, where various industries are struggling, draw inspiration from such policies?

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What can be done to protect biodiversity in your country?

Swiss voters decided on September 22 on a people’s initiative calling for better protection of species and ecosystems. How should this be done?

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June 9 votes in Switzerland: how can healthcare costs be reined in?

On June 9, Swiss voters decided on two initiatives aimed at capping the cost of healthcare in the country. Have your say on the issue here.

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