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What will tomorrow’s world hold?OSA news97th Congress of the Swiss Abroad, from 16 to 18 August 2019 in MontreuxFrom the moon to the starsEditorialLetters to the editorMailbagSwitzerland consults its people more than any other countryPoliticsThe Swiss participate in up to 20 referendums per year. Approximately 80 % of the population vote regularly, but participation per subject is very…Videos and ‘smartspiders’ to help people vote PoliticsTruth and fiction on the French coastLiterature seriesCivilian service is going strong, while the army takes a hitSocietyThousands of conscripts would rather complete 368 days of community service than join the army. The Federal Council would like to limit this option,…New film pays tribute to the pioneers of civilian service SocietySwiss Abroad launch election yearOSA newsAt its meeting in Berne, the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) focused on the upcoming national elections. The CSA will make voting recommendations…Tailored adviceOSA newsDo you have any questions on the topic of education in Switzerland? If so, educationsuisse will help you find the right answers.The OSA Youth Service is conducting a survey to help better meet the expectations of the Swiss Abroad.OSA newsCamps for children aged eight to 14OSA newsSwiss children living abroad can experience the Grisons mountains at our next winter camp. And there are still some free places available at our …In 2018, more than one in ten Swiss nationals lived abroadnews.admin.chVotes and Electionsnews.admin.ch“Being Swiss is an essential part of my identity”SwissinfoThe village photographersImagesHelvetia’s unofficial royals – a lexiconBooksA fanfare of nostalgiaSoundsRoland Zoss & Jimmy FlitzTop pickNewsNews