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Swiss Review
April 2/22

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Switzerland and China – a mutuallybeneficial but uneasy relationship

Swiss-Chinese bilateral relations date back to 1950. But dealings between our small democracy and the communist superpower are a little complicated –…

“Fortress Europe” under scrutiny

Politics

New proposal on organ donations – a good or a bad idea?

Society

Controversy in Zurich over a powerful arms manufacturer and his fine art collection

Culture

Olympic dilemma

Editorial

Switzerland’s Olympic heroes have most likely put their hard-earned Beijing medals aside by now and are already looking ahead to training for the next…

The question: I thought I would automatically have health insurance when I return to Switzerland, because health insurance is mandatory after all. No…

Don’t miss the statutory period

Notes from the Federal Palace

Approval of the “Marriage for all” proposal has retroactive implications with regard to the matrimonial regime for same-sex couples who marry abroad…

The life verification process is now automated for the majority of OASI/DI pension beneficiaries

Notes from the Federal Palace

Federal Votes and Elections

Notes from the Federal Palace

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

The FDFA is there for you – but not all the time!

Notes from the Federal Palace

Zian | A soulful production

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Simone Weinmann | Life without electricity

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Pierin Vincenz and the fall of the bankers

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Increasing the retirement age – a thorny issue

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Swiss Review
April 2/22

Switzerland and China – a mutuallybeneficial but uneasy relationship