Mark Livingston

Editor-in-chief at SWI swissinfo.ch since 2022, focusing on direct democracy and culture. Previously, he held senior roles in digital news and was head of a primetime current affairs program on Swiss radio and television. He gained further work experience as an exhibition creator and as a science and culture journalist for various media. Holds a master's degree in environmental sciences from ETH Zurich.

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‘Working on Switzerland’s DNA’ via cultural policy

This content was published on Jul 22, 2023 Carine Bachmann, director of the Federal Office of Culture, is setting a new course for Switzerland's cultural policy.

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People walk in front of the main building of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and the sculpture "The Convalescent" by Otto Charles Baenninger, in Zurich, on November 30, 2024.

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The wave of disinformation is expected to particularly affect direct democracies such as Switzerland or many US states.

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Dec 5, 2024

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Have you ever heard anything peculiar about Switzerland that you found interesting?

Is there anything peculiar related to Switzerland that has caught your interest? Share it with us, and we might feature it in an article!

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Nov 13, 2024

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Should Switzerland take measures to support its struggling industries?

Industrial policies are back in fashion, not only in the United States but also in the EU. Should Switzerland, where various industries are struggling, draw inspiration from such policies?

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Nov 28, 2024

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