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To what extent do you think assisted suicide should be a legally available option to those who want to end their lives?

Switzerland legalised assisted suicide in the 1940s. More than 1,000 seriously ill or disabled people end their lives with the help of suicide...

What do you think of a Covid-19 "vaccine passport" being required for activities such as travelling and going to bars and restaurants?

What do you see as the limits or benefits of this solution?

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What do you think of the Covid-19 certificate required for indoor activities such as restaurant visits in Switzerland?

What would you do? Join the discussion.

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What is the future for neutrality?

Neutrality is in the dock. Does it have a future? And how should it be defined?

What should happen next now that Swiss voters have approved the Covid pandemic policy?

Green light for measures against the 5th wave. But what does Switzerland need now?

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Is freedom of speech under threat?

Freedom of expression is a universal human right. But it is increasingly under pressure, even in some of the oldest democracies. Why?

How could Switzerland freeze Russian assets?

Does the world’s largest offshore wealth manager need legal reforms to better enforce international sanctions?

What's the best way to convince people to get the Covid vaccine?

Do positive incentives like give-aways work? Or should more coercive measures like in France be taken?

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How do we save democracy?

Democracy is facing its biggest crisis since World War 2. How can we make it more robust?

Do you agree with a recent survey of expats that Switzerland is beautiful but it’s tough to settle in and make friends?

According to an annual survey, foreign workers still love Switzerland’s quality of life but still hate how hard it is to settle in and make friends.

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What is your position on organ donation?

Swiss citizens will vote on the issue this May. Join the discussion!

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Should Switzerland allow marriage for all?

On September 26, Swiss citizens will vote on this issue.

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Would you prefer to work from home full-time in the future?

What has your experience been like working from home? Would you prefer to continue working from home if possible? Why or why not?

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What is needed to help Ukraine rebuild?

What do you think is important or a priority to provide a better future for Ukraine?

Should Switzerland become a member of the UN Security Council? Why or why not?

Switzerland is a candidate for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. The vote in June 2022 is seen as a formality.

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Do you think gender-neutral language can promote more gender diversity?

Gender-neutral language is a way to change patriarchal norms. School texts books, news stories and editors are now increasingly taking this into...

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How would a new ‘framework agreement’ between Switzerland and the EU impact your life?

Swiss President Guy Parmelin's latest efforts to find common ground with the EU ended in stalemate.

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What's your experience with rising costs for healthcare and medicine?

What do you think should be done to make medicine more accessible? How has this impacted you?

What do you think of the introduction of marriage for all in Switzerland?

On Sunday the "marriage for all" initiative was accepted by Swiss citizens. Does the decision impact your life, and if so, how?

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To what extent do you think assisted suicide should be a legally available option to those who want to end their lives?

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What do you think of a Covid-19 "vaccine passport" being required for activities such as travelling and going to bars and restaurants?

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What do you think of the Covid-19 certificate required for indoor activities such as restaurant visits in Switzerland?

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What is the future for neutrality?

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What should happen next now that Swiss voters have approved the Covid pandemic policy?

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Is freedom of speech under threat?

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How could Switzerland freeze Russian assets?

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What's the best way to convince people to get the Covid vaccine?

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How do we save democracy?

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Do you agree with a recent survey of expats that Switzerland is beautiful but it’s tough to settle in and make friends?

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What is your position on organ donation?

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Should Switzerland allow marriage for all?

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Would you prefer to work from home full-time in the future?

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What is needed to help Ukraine rebuild?

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Should Switzerland become a member of the UN Security Council? Why or why not?

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Do you think gender-neutral language can promote more gender diversity?

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How would a new ‘framework agreement’ between Switzerland and the EU impact your life?

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What's your experience with rising costs for healthcare and medicine?

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