Swiss Review UK Pages

ISSUE 2 APRIL 2025

Dear Readers,

After four years, we are once again called to vote for our representatives to the Council of the Swiss Abroad for the 2025–2029 term.

This year, we have a list of 16 candidates— a generous response from Swiss citizens living in the UK. It is encouraging to see so many individuals stepping forward to represent our interests and ensure our voices are heard in Bern.

This issue is dedicated to helping you make an informed choice. You will find all the information you need to cast your vote, as well as the profiles of the candidates who have put themselves forward to serve our community.

In addition, we are delighted to feature an interview with Paralympic gold medallist Leo McCrea, who will be a special guest at the Congress of the Swiss Abroad in London this June. His journey is a powerful reminder of resilience and determination, inspiring us all to see challenges as opportunities for growth.

We hope you enjoy this issue and, most importantly, take part in the election.

Gioa

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The Swiss Review on its 50th anniversary – 1974-2024

Read here about the magazine’s evolution over the years.

To mark our 50th birthday, all editions of the Swiss Review have been converted into digital format in all the relevant publication languages, allowing readers to browse back in time.

This archive collection has been made possible by the Swiss National Library in cooperation with E-Periodica, the ETH Library’s platform for digitised Swiss journals – click here to visit the archive.

And what do the readers say about the Swiss Review on its 50th anniversary? Find out here.

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