Marc Leutenegger

Mark Pieth: ‘Switzerland muddles on with sanctions’

This content was published on Sep 23, 2024 Anti-corruption expert Mark Pieth explains why the economic fight against Moscow is fizzling out.

Six lessons from Swiss voters’ rejection of occupational pension reform

This content was published on Sep 22, 2024 What’s to be learned from the latest Swiss attempt to overhaul its pension system?

Six lessons from Swiss healthcare vote

This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 Swiss voters rejected two initiatives that offered solutions to healthcare woes. Why? And, what happens next?

Dominic Nahr named Swiss press photographer of the Year

This content was published on Apr 30, 2024 Dominic Nahr, known for his war reportages, is the big winner of the Swiss press photography awards this year.

Five key takeaways from Switzerland’s pension votes

This content was published on Mar 3, 2024 The Swiss voted on two important pension issues on March 3 - here are the key lessons learned.

The end of the Geneva Motor Show may be near, warns auto expert

This content was published on Feb 20, 2024 After three cancellations and a guest appearance in Qatar, the Geneva International Motor Show is back. But interest remains low.

What lies ahead: The Swiss political landscape for 2024

This content was published on Dec 28, 2023 The new interior minister has a lot on her plate and Switzerland dares to come out of its shell.

The little-known risks of carrying a Swiss Army knife

This content was published on Dec 19, 2023 In Japan, a man was convicted of carrying a Swiss Army knife. It can happen in other countries, too.

Eight takeaways from the 2023 federal elections in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 22, 2023 Environmental struggles and migration drive the right-wing’s success: the main takeaways from election Sunday in Switzerland.

Russlandsanktionen: Erwin Bollinger vom Staatssekretariat

Despite criticism, the Swiss say they’re model enforcers of Russia sanctions

This content was published on Jul 3, 2023 Is the criticism against Switzerland justified? Ambassador Erwin Bollinger defends Switzerland's sanctions implementation record.

Das Dorf Brienz im Kanton Graubünden am Fusse des Berges mit beleuchteter Kirche in der Nacht

Religion and natural disasters: ‘we have to hope’

This content was published on May 17, 2023 The looming collapse of the mountain above a Swiss village has put the inhabitants’ faith to the test. We spoke with the local Catholic priest.

Gender bells, gender bells, ringing in the Alps

This content was published on Mar 14, 2023 Should girls be able to take part in the Chalandamarz tradition? The debate is making quite a noise in one Swiss village.

Ignazio Cassis und Wolodimir Selenski vor Landesflaggen

How the war in Ukraine has changed Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 24, 2023 The war in Ukraine has forced Switzerland to consider the previously unthinkable.

One year of the Ukraine war: What are the consequences for Switzerland?

This content was published on Feb 24, 2023 Will Switzerland's famed neutrality fall? Does the UN in its current form still make sense? Difficult questions must be asked.

What to watch in 2023: the political outlook for Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 29, 2022 An energy minister in a tight spot; a foreign minister who can’t afford to fail, and a past squabble that could shake up the federal elections.

Putin und Xi bei einem Fototermin vor den Flaggen Russlands und Chinas

‘The systems of oppression will survive Putin and Xi’

This content was published on Dec 23, 2022 The question of who will succeed leaders in China and Russia is far from resolved, says political analyst Brian Carlson.

Opinion

Dear Brits, bury the dream of the Swiss model!

This content was published on Nov 22, 2022 Wanting to copy Switzerland's relationship with the EU is daft. An open letter from island to island.

A world between war and normality

This content was published on Jun 14, 2022 A Ukrainian family delights in the Alps, Switzerland tries to solve its energy problems and the Swiss president sets an ambitious goal.

Switzerland says sorry!

This content was published on Mar 25, 2022 In a new satirical video format, Swiss comedian and director Patrick Karpiczenko apologises for Switzerland's transgressions.

2022: Switzerland in search of itself

This content was published on Dec 28, 2021 Climate protection, animal welfare, and tobacco advertising bans – 2022 promises to be a busy year for Swiss voters.