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Swiss Review
August 4/22

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Wealthy Switzerland is a country of tenants

The majority of people in Switzerland live in rented accommodation. This is quite unique compared with other European countries. Its implications…

The ‘highest’ paid job in Switzerland? Custodian!

News feature

Swiss state pension — still a work in progress

Society

Initiative against intensive livestock farming sparks debate — even in the organic sector

Politics

Zentrum Paul Klee | The children shining new light on a well-known artist

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E-voting – all hopes rest on Swiss Post

Politics

It is currently not possible to vote online in Switzerland. If everything goes according to plan, cantons will be able to start piloting e-voting…

Will the Alpine pasture season soon have UNESCO status?

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The top job

Editorial

Where is Switzerland’s undisputed top job? At a big bank? At a chemical company? In the corridors of political power?

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

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Lucrezia Biondi | “I want to give something back”

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In Switzerland for education or training

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I want to change my old Swiss driving licence. What do I do?

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Swiss Review
August 4/22

Wealthy Switzerland is a country of tenants

Our highlights

The ‘highest’ paid job in Switzerland? Custodian!

Swiss state pension — still a work in progress

Initiative against intensive livestock farming sparks debate — even in the organic sector