Expertise: Issues involving communities and minorities in Switzerland. Initials: ME
Joined swissinfo.ch in 2017. Previously she worked for a number of media organizations such as Deutsche Welle, Al Jazeera and BBC. She holds a BA and MA in Political Science from the Free University of Berlin. Her areas of interest are international politics and modern literature.
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A closer look behind the recent explosive statements of the main Saudi player and their impact on the Swiss and global financial landscape.
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Women are still a minority in peacekeeping operations. The Swiss armed forces’ contingent in Kosovo shows just how important their role can be.
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The drowning of the son of an Indonesian politician has sparked international dismay and criticism against river swimming in Switzerland.
Covid: Why the post-pandemic reset is easier said than done
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Switzerland is trying to get back to “normal” after two years of pandemic-related restrictions. There are mental health implications.
‘My ideal Afghanistan would look just like Switzerland’
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An Afghan filmmaker living in Bern explains why Afghanistan is a failed state and why the Afghan army has vanished into thin air.
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In Switzerland, more unpaid care work is done than paid work. During the pandemic the extra workload weighed more heavily on women.
Cyber expert warns of dangers of unregulated social media
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Marietje Schaake, president of the Cyber Peace Institute, talks to SWI swissinfo.ch about the unprecedented challenges in our digital era.
‘Dürrenmatt experienced and observed various epidemics’
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Peter von Matt explains how, and why, Friedrich Dürrenmatt should be read today. And which contemporary writers fill his shoes?
How a fake official in Switzerland became Sudan’s unlikely YouTube star
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A Switzerland-based comic has become a social media star in Sudan by satirising the life of a fictional government official.
What asylum seekers learn about life, work and love in Switzerland
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Integrating into Swiss society can be complex, especially for people who have just arrived from countries like Syria, Afghanistan or Eritrea.
What are the causes of homelessness in your country?
An article we published about homelessness in Switzerland sparked many reactions. We’d now like to hear from readers about the situation – and solutions – in their countries.
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?
