François Schaller rejects the idea of Switzerland drawing closer to the European Union in the face of US tariffs. According to the editorialist, the agreements signed in 2024 are not about trade but about subordination, and threaten the Confederation's political and economic autonomy.
Switzerland's image abroad is a strategic asset, both diplomatically and economically. Presence Switzerland, the Confederation's communications agency, works daily to strengthen this reputation. Interview with its director.
In this open letter to the former Federal Councillor, writer Nadine Richon expresses her concern at the one-sided discourse on Israel and Palestine promoted by the Socialist Party, and calls for greater nuance within this political family.
Surveys are unanimous: the level of basic knowledge among students in Switzerland is plummeting. The PLR, now in charge of the education departments in several French-speaking cantons after a long period of power from the left, is expected to take a stand.
Although the Swiss e-ID solution approved by the electorate on Sunday is not very centralized and guarantees privacy, it does entail a risk that should be prevented, for example by means of another vote.
The debate is both legal and political: does approval of the new Swiss-EU agreement package require a simple popular majority, or a double majority of the people and the cantons? Two legal experts compare their arguments.
While governments dream of digital currencies, Switzerland can shine in other ways. Stablecoins issued by private players offer more freedom and decentralization than an e-franc driven by the National Bank.
A recent book by historian Olivier Meuwly invites us to take a closer look at this Neuchâtel native, who was elected to the Swiss government at the age of 31. An inspiring figure in his own right, this radical who became a liberal-conservative over time retains an air of mystery about him.
Under the guise of inclusion and social justice, universities too often sacrifice scientific rigor to ideology. According to historian Olivier Moos, this drift compromises its primary mission: to shed light on reality rather than to serve causes.