Switzerland still has one of the stronger school systems in the rich world. Its 15-year-olds score above the OECD average in PISA. But the ranking conceals a less reassuring trend: Swiss pupils are getting worse at some of the basic things schools are meant to…
Switzerland News
Swiss public-transport fares will rise by an average of 3.6% in December 2026, less than the 3.9% increase originally planned. The reduction follows negotiations…
Ahead of Switzerland’s national day on August 1st, fireworks have generally been…
For 40 years, The Economist has indulged in what it refers to…
Switzerland’s railways are carrying more people than ever. In the second quarter…
Politics
Swiss voters will decide whether to ban most fireworks after campaigners rejected a parliamentary compromise and insisted on putting their…
Tech & Innovation
The backers of Switzerland’s Safe Food initiative have lodged an appeal against the Federal Council and the Federal Chancellery, accusing them of misrepresenting the proposal in…