The Brics and Switzerland: aspirations and reality Read more: The Brics and Switzerland: aspirations and reality
UN Charter turns 80 – but does it still matter? Read more: UN Charter turns 80 – but does it still matter?
Switzerland stirs Brexit ghosts in push for EU access Read more: Switzerland stirs Brexit ghosts in push for EU access
Social scoring: is the West following in China’s footsteps? Read more: Social scoring: is the West following in China’s footsteps?
Swiss popular votes – everything you need to know Read more: Swiss popular votes – everything you need to know
Switzerland stirs Brexit ghosts in push for EU access Read more: Switzerland stirs Brexit ghosts in push for EU access
Social scoring: is the West following in China’s footsteps? Read more: Social scoring: is the West following in China’s footsteps?
Are social scoring systems a threat to democracies? Read more: Are social scoring systems a threat to democracies?
Fibre optics on glaciers open new frontiers for natural disaster predictions Read more: Fibre optics on glaciers open new frontiers for natural disaster predictions
Climate scientist: overhyped carbon removal risks delaying urgent climate action Read more: Climate scientist: overhyped carbon removal risks delaying urgent climate action
The Swiss Connection Podcast: Hear Swiss science stories for the world Read more: The Swiss Connection Podcast: Hear Swiss science stories for the world
Can Saudi Arabia’s billions unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life? Read more: Can Saudi Arabia’s billions unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life?
Literary world celebrates centenary of Swiss poet Philippe Jaccottet Read more: Literary world celebrates centenary of Swiss poet Philippe Jaccottet
Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began Read more: Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began
Consular protection: more and more elderly Swiss are dying abroad Read more: Consular protection: more and more elderly Swiss are dying abroad
To what extent do you think assisted suicide should be a legally available option to those who want to end their lives? Read more: To what extent do you think assisted suicide should be a legally available option to those who want to end their lives?
Can Saudi Arabia’s billions unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life? Read more: Can Saudi Arabia’s billions unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life?
How US tariffs could disrupt the generic drugs supply chain Read more: How US tariffs could disrupt the generic drugs supply chain
Sandoz board chair ‘convinced that common sense will ultimately prevail’ on US pharma tariffs Read more: Sandoz board chair ‘convinced that common sense will ultimately prevail’ on US pharma tariffs
What you didn’t know about psychiatry and Switzerland Read more: What you didn’t know about psychiatry and Switzerland
Renewed controversy in Switzerland over US fighter jets – explained Read more: Renewed controversy in Switzerland over US fighter jets – explained
Switzerland stirs Brexit ghosts in push for EU access Read more: Switzerland stirs Brexit ghosts in push for EU access
Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began Read more: Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began
The SWIplus app: your connection to Switzerland Read more: The SWIplus app: your connection to Switzerland
Swiss Politics The many roles played by Swiss volunteers Keystone MP3 file Why do people spend their time helping others? Hear firsthand about fighting fires, supporting families of sick children, and donating blood. This content was published on March 15, 2014 - 12:00 Jeannie Wurz More from this author Jeannie Wurz, swissinfo.ch Popular Stories More Demographics Mortgages in Switzerland: how the system works Read more: Mortgages in Switzerland: how the system works More Swiss oddities Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began Read more: Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began More Swiss cantons issue heat warnings Read more: Swiss cantons issue heat warnings More Swiss democracy Inheritance tax referendum spooks Swiss super-rich Read more: Inheritance tax referendum spooks Swiss super-rich More Swiss private bank vaults house CHF3.4 trillion Read more: Swiss private bank vaults house CHF3.4 trillion Most Discussed Next Previous More Debate Hosted by: Thomas Stephens Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva? Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not? Join the discussion Jun 13, 2025 23 Likes 12 Comments View the discussion More Debate Hosted by: Benjamin von Wyl 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? Join the discussion Apr 24, 2025 13 Likes 15 Comments View the discussion More Debate Hosted by: Pauline Turuban Did you immigrate to Switzerland? What are your experiences? What were the circumstances of your immigration to Switzerland? And what motivated your decision to stay or leave? Join the discussion Apr 1, 2025 25 Likes 46 Comments View the discussion More Debates You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us! If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.
More Demographics Mortgages in Switzerland: how the system works Read more: Mortgages in Switzerland: how the system works
More Swiss oddities Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began Read more: Mennonite movement turns 500 in Zurich, where it all began
More Swiss democracy Inheritance tax referendum spooks Swiss super-rich Read more: Inheritance tax referendum spooks Swiss super-rich
More Swiss private bank vaults house CHF3.4 trillion Read more: Swiss private bank vaults house CHF3.4 trillion
More Debate Hosted by: Thomas Stephens Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva? Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not? Join the discussion Jun 13, 2025 23 Likes 12 Comments View the discussion
More Debate Hosted by: Benjamin von Wyl 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? Join the discussion Apr 24, 2025 13 Likes 15 Comments View the discussion
More Debate Hosted by: Pauline Turuban Did you immigrate to Switzerland? What are your experiences? What were the circumstances of your immigration to Switzerland? And what motivated your decision to stay or leave? Join the discussion Apr 1, 2025 25 Likes 46 Comments View the discussion
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.