«Racism in Switzerland exists, but systemic racism does not».»

Systemic racism« is rife in Switzerland. At least, that's the view of the Swiss Confederation, which has published a report on the subject. According to Olivier Delacrétaz, editor of La Nation, the effects of this postulate, which is not based on any evidence, could be counter-productive.

In March, the Swiss Federal Service for Combating Racism published a report postulating the existence of «systemic racism» in Switzerland. This expression refers to discrimination based on racial criteria that is so deeply rooted in a society that it is inscribed in its very «system». As such, they are, in a sense, invisible, and need to be exposed. The federal survey in question is based on more than 300 scientific studies and the testimonies of specialists in the field. The authors of this document conclude that measures are needed. The United Kingdom