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Swiss Review
January 1/19

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The great race is on again

The last elections, which took place four years ago, led to a shift to the right in Switzerland. What was the impact of the change in political power?…

Peaceful, neutral and committed to its humanitarian tradition – that’s how many people see Switzerland. Many also see the country as well able to…

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“Direct democracy reduces tension”

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Snows of yesteryear

Knowledge

Gottfried Keller | Why Gottfried Keller’s “Der grüne Heinrich” ended tragically in 1855

Literature series

The legitimate bank note named after a famous counterfeiter

Society

Exceptional – yet normal

Politics

In December 2018, two women were simultaneously elected to the Federal Council for the first time – and for the first time, a woman heads the Federal…

A breath of fresh air for direct democracy

Politics

E-Voting is the way to uphold the voting right of the “Fifth Switzerland”

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Leslie’s dream job in Switzerland

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OSA Youth Service

SwissCommunity

With other young Swiss Abroad from around the world participants in these camps experience a summer full of breath-taking moments.

“It’s hard to listen to a Swiss complain”

Swissinfo

Young Swiss Abroad: supporting, challenging and networking

Notes from the Federal Palace

Willi Wottreng | Deskaheh – an Iroquois on Lake Geneva

Books

A sonorous anniversary

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Pierre Maudet

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When avalanches shape culture

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UNESCO has added the centuries-old knowledge of how to deal with the risk of avalanches to its “Intangible Cultural Heritage List”. Switzerland…

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Swiss Review
January 1/19

The great race is on again

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Julien Wanders: an African running style for a world record performance

The CO2 vacuum cleaner pioneers from Zurich-Oerlikon

The meal plan of tomorrow