Seniors are a diverse group whose average characteristics are often misunderstood. Describing this category of the population more accurately is all the more urgent given that it now spans almost four decades.
Demographic realities have been largely absent from the political debates on pensions and healthcare costs over the past year. It's time to renew our welfare state on the basis of a coherent, long-term vision.
In «The Transformation of Switzerland (1847-1920). Regards de Georges Dommen», Bridget Dommen plunges us into a pivotal period in Swiss history, through the journey of a man at the crossroads of social, economic and technological change.
In recent years, there has been a proliferation of studies on a questionable electoral behavior: young women are increasingly voting left, and young men right. Here's a look at two young Swiss politicians who buck the trend.
Anouck Saugy, president of the Femmes PLR du canton de Vaud, refused to attend the feminist strike last June. Once united around a common cause, this movement has become, in her view, a divisive force.
The shortcomings of the militia principle enshrined in Swiss DNA would be even more pronounced in a more professionalized system.
The militia system is criticized far and wide. However, its critics miss its own logic, which, along with federalism and direct democracy, contributes to the institutional construction of Switzerland, and thus to the country's identity.
Paid signature-gathering has the disadvantage of favoring those with the most resources. However, banning this practice would have even worse consequences, further distancing Swiss-style direct democracy from its original spirit.
Over the decades, the Swiss militia system has fostered mutual understanding between the professional, political and associative worlds, as well as the pooling of knowledge. This is also true for the culture of prevention among the general public.
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