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Let’s Talk: disagreeing on how to save the planet

This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 To preserve nature, we need to respect its limits. The two guests in our Let’s Talk debate agree on this but differ on what steps should be taken.

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‘Uncertainty is the worst enemy of international trade’

This content was published on Jan 10, 2025 Against a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil, with whom and how should Switzerland trade? Our Let’s Talk debate tackles these issues.

‘Parliamentarians are constantly campaigning’

This content was published on Dec 4, 2024 One year after Swiss national elections, are parliamentarians still in tune with the people and are they defending the interests of the Swiss Abroad?

Motorway expansion vote: ‘We need to rethink the way we travel’

This content was published on Nov 14, 2024 Should Switzerland widen part of its motorway network? The two guests in our Let’s Talk debate discuss the proposal on which voters will decide on November 24.

Biodiversity initiative: ‘We don’t want parts of the country sealed off’

This content was published on Sep 9, 2024 Better protection for nature or more headaches for farmers? Two politicians discuss the biodiversity initiative in our ‘Let’s Talk’ series.

Swiss politicians agree that healthcare system has to change – but how?

This content was published on May 30, 2024 Parliament believes the Swiss healthcare system needs to be reformed, but the solutions differ. We discuss the issue in our Let’s Talk programme.

Let’s Talk: Are the Swiss really satisfied?

This content was published on Aug 23, 2023 We take a closer look at the Swiss state of mind and the results of a survey commissioned by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).

Let’s Talk: Poverty in wealthy Switzerland

This content was published on May 20, 2023 People in Switzerland are struggling with high prices. What does inflation mean for those affected by poverty? We discuss on Let’s Talk.

Let’s Talk: What next after the Credit Suisse debacle?

This content was published on May 5, 2023 The Let’s Talk debate webcast examines the implications of the Credit Suisse failure for Switzerland and its financial centre.

Swiss neutrality: is it passé?

This content was published on Apr 5, 2023 Is the Swiss model of neutrality still tenable? We put it up for discussion with experts Katja Gentinetta and Sacha Zala.

Let’s Talk: the future of Crypto Nation Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 2, 2022 Can Switzerland succeed in its ambitions to become a leading global hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain industries?

Let’s Talk: polar research and our struggling planet

This content was published on Oct 27, 2022 Why is polar research a priority? Two leading scientists tell us about their experiences in extreme climates.