Dear readers,
Walter Schmid, the new OSA Head of Communications and Editor-in-Chief of the “Swiss Review”, has unfortunately been absent since July due to illness. We wish him a continued speedy recovery. However, the OSA Executive Board – in its capacity as publisher of the “Swiss Review” – has decided to seek a successor for this crucial role. Communication is fundamental to our organisation, and the “Swiss Review” is its main channel.
The search for a suitable successor will, however, take some time. Thanks to the tremendous support of several individuals, the October issue was produced despite the difficult staffing situation. We would like to thank everyone involved most sincerely for their extraordinary commitment. However, this interim solution cannot be continued for the forthcoming issue, and a short-term alternative that could ensure the necessary editorial quality and accountability is not currently available.
The editorial meeting for the December issue was due to take place on 10 September and was initially postponed due to this situation. After carefully examining the options, the majority of the Executive Board has now decided, with a heavy heart, to cancel the planned December issue.
We deeply regret this extraordinary step and ask our loyal readers for their understanding. At the same time, we are working flat out to put in place the staffing arrangements necessary for the future of the “Swiss Review”. We would like to wish you a happy New Year already and look forward to continuing the “Swiss Review” with renewed vigour as soon as possible.
Your Organisation of the Swiss Abroad
Filippo Lombardi, President
Daniel Hunziker, Director
Comments
Comments :
I am disappointed by your decision to send out one fewer issue of “Swiss Review” this year. In every issue this year, you have called on readers to support “Swiss Review” by making donations. I quote: “With your help, we hope to safeguard the magazine’s future and continue to produce the independent, quality journalism that our editorial team stands for. Can we count on your support?” Given this, it is disappointing to see this publication, which is so important to us, being scaled back.
The Swiss Review is my only source of regular news from Switzerland. The magazine thus helps to maintain my connection with Switzerland, which I left decades ago. Only last year, you took the regrettable step of reducing the number of issues from six to five. And now from five to four. For us Swiss living abroad, this is a very regrettable move.
No “Swiss Review” in December also means: no news for Swiss nationals living in Canada, no information about end-of-year events in the region. Or has the editor of the regional pages also dropped out?