Menu
cover

Swiss Review
February 1/15

Battle over political direction

Editorial

The “Neue Zürcher Zeitung” has been the focus of media and political interest since mid-December, and not just in Switzerland as the NZZ is the only…

Mailbag

Mailbag

Max Lobe | The language of joy

Books

Parliament, polarisation, political class and the popular vote

Politics

Calm, composed and undogmatic – Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga

Politics

A brace of tax bills

Politics

Two tax bills will be put to the vote in a plebiscite on 8 March 2015. One popular initiative calls for tax relief for families with children while…

John Knittel | He turned the world into a stage for his novels

Literature series

The Swiss humour of Plonk et Replonk

Culture

OSA advice

SwissCommunity

I would like to arrange for my second pillar vested pension benefits to be paid out. Is that possible if I live abroad ?

Grants for education and training in Switzerland

SwissCommunity

The opportunity to undertake education or training in Switzerland is a very appealing prospect for many young Swiss Abroad. This is highlighted by the…

Easter in Switzerland

SwissCommunity

The snow sports week in Davos is just one of many programmes organised for young people by the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA). New offers are…

Summer camps for 8 to 14-year-olds

SwissCommunity

Are you between 8 and 14 years of age? Would you like to spend 14 days in Switzerland getting to know your homeland better? Then sign up for a holiday…

Information on the right to participate in votes and elections

SwissCommunity

The Swiss Abroad can participate in elections and referenda in Switzerland provided they are registered on an electoral roll in Switzerland.

Visions for shaping the Switzerland of the future

Notes from the Federal Palace

The law on the Swiss schools abroad entered into force on 1 January 2015

Notes from the Federal Palace

The new law gives Swiss schools abroad greater operational flexibility while also enhancing the way in which Swiss culture and education are imparted.…

Federal government acts as a role model in energy efficiency

Notes from the Federal Palace

The federal administration, the semi-public enterprises and the ETH Domain (the Federal technical universities and research institutes) are seeking to…

Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard ­travels eco-consciously

Notes from the Federal Palace

Votes and Elections

Notes from the Federal Palace

Family album

Discoveries

Plenty of good reading completely free of charge

Discoveries

Is Switzerland the country of chocolate? Answer: Yes. Is Switzerland the country of democracy? Answer: No. Is Switzerland the country of security and…

In free fall

Discoveries

Echo

Echo

Quotes

Quotes
top