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Swiss Review
December 6/23

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Switzerland shifts to the right

The right-wing SVP focused on immigration to win the national elections as the green wave ebbed. The SP and the Centre also benefited from voter…

The potato crop is suffering from the heat and threatening to trigger water shortages

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Now for the hard truth: the print edition of “Swiss Review”, particularly appreciated by many readers in the “Fifth Switzerland”, will continue to…

Switzerland’s salt industry is still state-run

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Together across borders

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Museum pays homage to Swiss multilingualism

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Discussion: an order of merit – and calls for more democracy

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“The depths of despair”

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Walter Thurnherr

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Back to herself

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Poetic tributes to the lonely deceased

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Swiss culture on the international stage

Notes from the Federal Palace

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Notes from the Federal Palace

Holiday camps in 2024 for Swiss Abroad aged 15 or over

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Summer camps for children aged 8 to 14

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The Swiss Abroad, ambassadors of cross-border philanthropy

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An apprenticeship in Switzerland opens up prospects for the future

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Swiss ReviewDecember 6/23

Switzerland shifts to the right

Our highlights

Transparent election campaign funding – an important first in Swiss democracy

“Grannies” take Switzerland to court to demand more action on climate change

From zero to a hundred

A shift to the right, and other hot potatoes

Santa’s post office

“Foudre”, an Alpine tale of temptation

The potato crop is suffering from the heat and threatening to trigger water shortages

The print edition of “Swiss Review” remains reliant on donations

Switzerland’s salt industry is still state-run

Together across borders

Museum pays homage to Swiss multilingualism

Discussion: an order of merit – and calls for more democracy

“The depths of despair”

Walter Thurnherr

Back to herself

News

Poetic tributes to the lonely deceased

Swiss culture on the international stage

Elections and votes

Holiday camps in 2024 for Swiss Abroad aged 15 or over

Summer camps for children aged 8 to 14

The Swiss Abroad, ambassadors of cross-border philanthropy

An apprenticeship in Switzerland opens up prospects for the future

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Swiss Review
December 6/23