“dialogue” – discussions and information from Switzerland
“dialogue” aims to bridge language divides and foster closer connections between people living in Switzerland and the Swiss Abroad. Users are encouraged to delve into contemporary subjects and engage in multilingual discussions.
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‘Dialogue’: should the 2022 vote on the Swiss pension system be re-run?
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After news of miscalculated financial forecasts on the pension system, left-wingers want a re-run of a 2022 vote. What’s your opinion? Join the discussion on “dialogue”!
We want to foster exchange between people living in Switzerland – across language barriers – and the Swiss Abroad. Take part in our debates:
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Is the Swiss health insurance system socially just? What is your stance on the pro-Palestinian demonstrations by Swiss students? And with the Euro 2024 coming up, do you consider football to be a glue between nations or a divisive factor? Click hereExternal link to find further debates on a wide range of topics.
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The ‘dialogue’ community wants to know: do we need a four-day work week?
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Should Switzerland introduce a four-day work week? Learn more about the topic with a selection of multimedia content and join the discussion.
Assisted suicide: death with dignity or ethical dilemma?
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Assisted suicide is considered a controversial and personal topic. Does it mean death with dignity, or does it inevitably lead to an ethical dilemma?
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In 2023, more then 57’000 people took part in the first major survey of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), the parent company of SWI swissinfo.ch, on the Swiss population’s state of mind. The answers we gathered from this survey laid the groundwork for the project “dialogue”.
Compare yourself: What did people respond when asked about various issues like education or politics? Where do you stand in comparison with people living in Switzerland and the Swiss Abroad? Time to find out!
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Content highlights from across Switzerland
Beyond the articles that shed light on each debate, the editorial team behind “dialogue”, comprising journalists from the five SBC divisions SRF, RTS, RSI, RTR, and SWI swissinfo.ch, circulate and translate selected standout content produced by these units. In doing so, “dialogue” aims for its users to benefit from the different perspectives offered by the different linguistic regions in Switzerland.
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Swiss beekeepers struggle with solidified ‘cement honey’ crisis
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For consumers, cement honey isn’t necessarily bad news. But for beekeepers, this means a lot of effort for very little return.
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More and more Americans are taking holidays in Switzerland, much to the delight of the tourism industry, which has been targeting the US market for years.
Avoiding the abattoir: how cows slaughtered on farms feel less stress
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Four years ago, the possibility to slaughter animals on farms – rather than in an abattoir – was reinstated in Switzerland.
How scam networks use fake celebrity ads to lure online investors
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Investor beware: online promises of quick profits are not always as legitimate as they look. Swiss public broadcaster, SRF, looked into a Cyprus-based network of scam websites.
“dialogue” is the first journalistic service of national scope, backed by the units of the SBC: Swiss public television and radio RSI, RTR, RTS, SRF, and SWI swissinfo.ch. Our editorial team moderates the comments in the debates and translates them into the national languages and English, utilising artificial intelligence. Please be aware that the comments are moderated in accordance with the these guidelines set by the SBC:
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Guidelines and terms of use “dialogue”
Guidelines and Terms of Use for «dialogue», a service of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).