Mischa Stünzi

As an economist, I’m interested in how the Swiss economy ticks, from the founding of innovative startups to the interest rate decisions of the National Bank. Before coming to swissinfo.ch, I worked as an economics journalist for the Der Bund and Finanz und Wirtschaft newspapers.

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Share your opinions at the workplace – for the sake of democracy

This content was published on Mar 30, 2021 Employees who are allowed to have a say at work are more likely to participate in the democratic process outside the office.

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Covid-19 sparks hope for greater workplace democracy

This content was published on Feb 26, 2021 Is a health crisis the right moment to demand that workers have more say in management decisions?

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Income in Switzerland: how much is saved, how much is spent?

This content was published on Nov 24, 2020 Around one-third of gross income goes towards paying taxes, social security contributions, and obligatory health insurance.

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Pension funds curb arms investments, but oppose an outright ban

This content was published on Nov 12, 2020 How sustainably do Swiss pension funds invest our retirement savings?

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Rules and cost of home office work still being debated

This content was published on Oct 23, 2020 Once again the official recommendation in Switzerland is to work from home. What are the legal implications for employees?

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Banks making slow progress on diversity issues

This content was published on Oct 13, 2020 An article implied that Tidjane Thiam had to leave Credit Suisse because of his skin colour. Where do banks stand on diversity?

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Swiss Abroad

The citizenship obstacle course facing spouses of Swiss Abroad

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Alpine Environment

‘Swiss engineering at its best’: the steepest cable car in the world

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International Geneva

Swiss budget cuts increase pressure on International Geneva

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Alpine Environment

A new start for the ‘sleeping beauty’ of the Swiss Alps

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Foreign Affairs

Foreign aid cuts: where does Switzerland stand?

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Should nations spend more on foreign aid or are cutbacks justified?

Many countries are cutting back on foreign aid and Switzerland is among them. Do you think it is justified?

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Feb 6, 2025

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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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Jan 15, 2025

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Are direct democracies more vulnerable to disinformation?

The wave of disinformation is expected to particularly affect direct democracies such as Switzerland or many US states.

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Dec 5, 2024

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