Swiss citizens have the right to vote on a wide range of issues multiple times a year. Therefore, staying informed about politics in Switzerland is important for anyone living in Switzerland.

In 2025 and 2026, there’s a lot going on:

·      The government is debating a new agreement with the EU

·      Around 60 cost-cutting measures have been proposed

·      Residents might get to vote on several popular initiatives

·      Swiss industries are struggling, and protectionism is being debated.

Katy Romy has been working as a journalist at Swissinfo since 2015. She works as a correspondent at the Federal Palace and covers politics for the Swiss abroad. In this episode, she discusses the media, industries, and politics in Switzerland.

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