Yves Flückiger

Yves Flückiger is president of swissuniversities, the umbrella organisation of Swiss Universities. He also serves as Rector of the University of Geneva and is a professor of economics.

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Why is Horizon Europe important for Switzerland and the European Union?

This content was published on Jul 16, 2021 Switzerland has been excluded for now from the EU’s key Horizon Europe research programme. This is a big blow for Switzerland’s research landscape.

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Climate adaptation

Why Switzerland is among the ten fastest-warming countries in the world

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Cooks at work in the kitchen, pictured during a look behind the scenes at Hotel Seedamm Plaza in Pfaeffikon, canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, on March 31, 2014. (KEYSTONE/Christian Beutler)

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Foreign Affairs

In Switzerland four out of ten people have a migrant background – who are they?

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Aging society

Suicides in Switzerland quadruple among older people

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Criminals are targeting Swiss car dealerships

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French gangs target luxury cars in Switzerland

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The additional costs that Switzerland will incur when purchasing the US F-35 fighter jet continue to be a concern.

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Swiss Politics

Renewed controversy in Switzerland over US fighter jets – explained

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Do you have Swiss ancestors? Are you planning to visit where they lived in Switzerland?

We’d love to hear more about your genealogical research.

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Jul 8, 2025

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What are your experiences with housing shortages and rising property prices?

Switzerland is steering towards a housing crisis. Are there solutions?

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Apr 25, 2025

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Would you work for your municipality or country for free?

The Swiss militia system gives many people political responsibility but no salary. Would that be something for your country?

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Apr 24, 2025

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