ISSUE 2 APRIL 2026
Dear Readers,
This issue reflects a Swiss community that remains both engaged and forward-looking across the UK and beyond.
We open with an important update on immigration status and citizens’ rights, as parliamentary backing grows for alternatives to digital-only residency proof. Alongside recent Home Office clarifications on pre-settled status, this marks progress – yet also highlights the continued need for awareness and collective action, particularly as the tenth anniversary of Brexit approaches.
The Council of the Swiss Abroad met in Bern to address key issues, including voting rights, federal budget cuts and the future of e-voting – decisions that directly impact Swiss citizens living abroad and the services they rely on. Across our regions, community life continues to flourish.
From Switzerland’s cultural presence in Ireland through film and literature, to renewed leadership and fresh energy within Swiss clubs in the UK, a new generation is actively shaping the future while preserving strong traditions.
Finally, we celebrate personal stories and legacies that define our community – from artistic journeys to the lasting imprint of remarkable individuals.
GIOIA PALMIERI,
Editor UK & Ireland Regional Edition
Remember to send all your news, and events to swissreviewuk@gmail.com
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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