Swiss women won the vote 50 years ago today
February 7, 2021, 1 Comment
On 7 February 1971 Switzerland finally joined the 20th century. That was the day when the male voters approved giving women the...
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Understanding Switzerland: a course in Basel
November 20, 2019, No comments
In January I am back in Basel, giving a short series of talks about Swiss history and politics – in English. This...
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The dark side of Switzerland
February 11, 2016, 97 Comments
The black sheep is back, and it’s still a sad sight to see.
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A tale of two citizenships
May 9, 2012, 16 Comments
33 days. That’s how long it took for Michele Bachmann to become Swiss, via her husband.
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Electing a new Swiss government
December 13, 2011, No comments
Tomorrow is election day in Switzerland. Again. But this one is special because it will produce a new government (finally).
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