Marie Vuilleumier

Expertise: cantonal and federal politics, asylum policy, national minorities

I like getting to know people. My interests are politics, refugee issues and national minorities. I was trained as a radio journalist. I previously worked in radio in the Jura region, then at Swissinfo until 2020. Today I work as a freelance journalist.

Explainer: how the Swiss electricity market works

This content was published on Oct 3, 2022 Switzerland is also suffering from the energy crisis, but a distinctive characteristic of its market is that it is only partially liberalised.

Swiss pension reforms continue unabated

This content was published on Sep 25, 2022 The revision of the old-age pension system accepted by the people on Sunday was only the first step.

Swiss factory farming ban to be decided at the ballot box

This content was published on Jul 29, 2022 On September 25, Swiss citizens will vote on a ban on intensive livestock farming.

Switzerland votes again on tax breaks for business

This content was published on Jul 29, 2022 Is there a need to lighten the tax burden on Swiss companies and their investors? A nationwide vote is slated for September 25.

Women’s retirement age to be voted on again

This content was published on Jul 29, 2022 Raising the retirement age for women remains a stumbling block.

New law on presumed organ donation could take years to implement

This content was published on May 16, 2022 Informing the public and creating a secure national registration database will be essential.

Voters to decide on funding of Swiss cinema by streaming giants

This content was published on Mar 30, 2022 Should Netflix, Disney and Amazon invest in the production of Swiss films and TV series?

Switzerland votes on its contribution to European border agency

This content was published on Mar 27, 2022 Switzerland’s contribution to the European border and coastguard agency Frontex is being put to a vote on May 15. An explainer.

Explicit vs presumed consent: the Swiss referendum on organ donation

This content was published on Mar 25, 2022 The Swiss will vote on May 15 on the sensitive question of how to define consent when it comes to organ donation. What's the vote about? An explainer.

‘We need a global vision of sustainability’

This content was published on Feb 11, 2021 Organic winemaker Willy Cretegny explains his arguments against the free trade agreement with Indonesia.

‘This agreement lays the foundation for a more sustainable and fairer economy’

This content was published on Feb 11, 2021 Parliamentarian Simone de Montmollin explains why she supports a free trade deal between Switzerland and Indonesia.

New corporate responsibility rules hand power to consumers

This content was published on Dec 6, 2020 The counter-proposal to the responsible business initiative is a chance for Swiss consumers to play a greater role, says economist Emmanuel Fragnière.

Accelerated asylum: creating more problems than solutions?

This content was published on Nov 30, 2020 Switzerland is not alone in wanting a faster asylum process, says Virginie Guiraudon.

Campaigners find flaws in Switzerland’s new asylum system

This content was published on Nov 30, 2020 Rushed procedures and untenable delays: criticism of the new Swiss asylum system is sharp and unrelenting.

Opponents say anti-arms investment plan would hit small firms

This content was published on Nov 14, 2020 Opponents of an anti-arms investment initiative say the proposal is unrealistic and could lead to job cuts.

Pacifist group slams Swiss investment in global arms industry

This content was published on Nov 14, 2020 Why Switzerland should take the lead according to promoters of proposed investment curbs for weapons companies.

Liberal Greens gain ground among Swiss voters

This content was published on Nov 13, 2020 One year after the green wave that engulfed the Swiss parliament, a poll shows that the Green Party is losing support.

Rights expert calls to strengthen corporate responsibility

This content was published on Nov 8, 2020 Former senator and Council of Europe member Dick Marty explains why he campaigns for greater corporate responsibility for Swiss-based firms.

Why Swiss businesses oppose plans for corporate liability

This content was published on Nov 8, 2020 Monika Rühl from economiesuisse explains the opposition to the initiative.

Funding of political life in Switzerland still lacks transparency

This content was published on Sep 25, 2020 Switzerland is known for its system of direct democracy and part-time politicians, but also for its lack of transparency in political financing.