Philipp Meier

Expertise: identifying current debates and making them visible, getting users involved. Initials: phm

Trained as a landscape gardener and building-site manager. Later studied art, and was programme director at various clubs and party locations. After eight years as head of the Cabaret Voltaire he worked as a social media journalist and content curator at the news site watson.ch, and is now working to see that swissinfo.ch is read, discussed, shared and gets “likes”.

Multimedia

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Swiss topics with a global reach: transparency and quality are central issues

This content was published on Nov 30, 2023 How do we select opinion articles? How do we check the quality of our reporting? Which Swiss topics influence the world?

Switzerland in the world: which attitudes and sanctions contradict neutrality?

This content was published on Nov 24, 2023 Here you can find out which Swiss attitudes irritate the world and what Switzerland’s positions are on global issues.

Switzerland in the world: federal elections and our daily editorial work

This content was published on Sep 21, 2023 A quarterly behind-the-scenes newsletter on our latest stories, editorial output and processes.

Retor-Velo-Plakette als 1. August Abzeichen. Hintergrund: Rot. Oben: CH. Mitte: Schweizrkreuz. Unten: 23.

The Swiss National Day commemorative badge an astounding success

This content was published on Jul 28, 2023 The 2023 Swiss National Day badge has sold out. In 2024, a special stamp is to be designed by the Swiss Abroad.

Ein Weltkarte mit Farbverlauf (oben blau und unten rot) und mit vielen Schweizer-Kreuzen über die ganze Welt verstreut

Switzerland in the world: water for Europe and global security

This content was published on Jul 18, 2023 Switzerland is responsible for some small, but no less astonishing, stories. SWI swissinfo.ch takes a closer look.

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What’s new at SWI? A redesigned SWIplus app and other new output

This content was published on Jun 7, 2023 How do we work at SWI swissinfo.ch? A quarterly behind-the-scenes newsletter on our editorial output and processes.

Weltkarte mit der Schweiz im Zentrum und mit vielen weissen Strahlen viele klein Schweizen auf der ganzen Welt verteilt

When the world talks about Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 21, 2023 In some remote corners of the world, Switzerland is responsible for small but astonishing stories.

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Getting married and dying among eight Swiss topics that move the world

This content was published on Oct 1, 2021 Our Top 8: Surprising reports that received strong international attention in September - curated press review.

Why the Swiss are reluctant to wear face masks

This content was published on May 11, 2020 As Switzerland eases up on the lockdown, more people are out and about but few are wearing masks. Why is that?

Our experience working from home in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 20, 2020 During the coronavirus crisis, swissinfo.ch staff are scattered all over the country to bring the latest developments in Switzerland to the world.

Swiss abroad voted differently – but many could not

This content was published on Oct 21, 2019 Swiss citizens abroad had the right to take part in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, but many could not. Their frustration is palpable.

Micro-cars come to Swiss cities

This content was published on Sep 11, 2019 After e-scooters and bikes, you can now also hire electric micro-cars in Switzerland. A company from Biel is leading the way.

Would you like to become a partner of our app?

This content was published on Jul 15, 2019 Do you have any content or services that might interest the Swiss abroad? We have a new app to reach them.

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Foreigner voting rights: broad variety of opinions

This content was published on Jan 10, 2019 What do swissinfo.ch readers make of the idea of granting foreigners in Switzerland the right to take part in votes and elections?

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Zurich wants to ease political participation for non-Swiss

This content was published on Jan 4, 2019 Switzerland’s biggest city attracts many expatriates. But it does not grant them any say in political matters in a country proud of its democracy.

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Alpine ‘rollercoaster’ goes viral

This content was published on Aug 14, 2018 A video of a ride on the Gelmer funicular has gone viral, having been seen by millions of people on Instagram.

Flugaufnahme vom Flugplatz Dübendorf mit Greifensee im Hintergrund und bunten Punkten an der Stelle, wo die Expo platziert würde

Are you a Swiss expat? What kind of expo would you like?

This content was published on Jun 12, 2018 In Switzerland, ideas for the next national exhibition are percolating. What role should the Swiss living around the world play? Join the discussion!

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Santa in the sun – how the Swiss Abroad celebrate the holidays

This content was published on Dec 20, 2017 The #WeAreSwissAbroad community of the Swiss diaspora shares photos from the holiday season.

Being Swiss-born is ‘like winning the lottery’

This content was published on Mar 13, 2017 As a child, Swiss-born Silvia Spross dreamt about the United States. Today, she has realised that dream by living in Los Angeles.

In Vienna, Samuel Heger found his dream job – and love

This content was published on Feb 7, 2017 Samuel Heger left Switzerland to boost his career. In Vienna, he finally found true love. As a Swiss abroad, he regrets not being able to vote online.

Debates

What Swiss issues influence the world?

Do you travel a lot around the world and encounter Swiss issues? Or do you live abroad and are confronted with questions about Switzerland?

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Sep 5, 2023

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Do you make voluntary state pension contributions?

What has your experience been? What hurdles have you come up against? Let us know in the comment section below. From the article Swiss state pensions abroad and what you need to know

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Mar 30, 2023

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