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Swiss Review
October 5/21

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Swiss healthcare on the brink of intensive care

Switzerland has an ageing population with more and more people suffering from complex health issues. This represents an enormous challenge for the…

It is a big number as well as being entirely abstract: 82,000,000,000 Swiss francs. This is the sum spent on Swiss healthcare every year. Is it a lot…

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The weather extremes of climate change

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From zeroes to heroes

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Alfred A. Häsler | “Window into a more civilised world”

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Independence of the judiciary under scrutiny

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Daddy time

Swiss statistics

What to do with your old banknotes

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From student to skilled worker

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Swissinfo | New Swiss Abroad boss lays out his vision

The new Council of the Swiss Abroad

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The voice of young Swiss Abroad

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Educational opportunities in Switzerland were discussed at the very first Congress of Young Swiss Abroad. Characterised by lively debate, the event…

E-voting – reorientation process currently ongoing

Notes from the Federal Palace

New ways to send voting papers?

Notes from the Federal Palace

Swiss Abroad can only vote if the relevant voting papers arrive in time. But sending voting papers is a major logistical challenge, further…

Votes and Elections

Notes from the Federal Palace

The Federal Council determines voting proposals at least four months before the voting date.

Burning Witches | Enjoyable retro kitsch

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Patrick Chappatte | A look back at Covid-19, in snapshots

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Natallia Hersche

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Olympic medal bonanza for Switzerland

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Swiss Review
October 5/21

Swiss healthcare on the brink of intensive care

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