Consular Protection: More And More Elderly Swiss Are Dying Abroad

2025-06-27 02:24:24

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The number of Swiss nationals travelling and living abroad is increasing resulting in more and more consular protection cases. In an interview with Swissinfo, Yvonne Rohner, head of the Consular Protection Division explains what the most common cases are and clarifies the limits of official support. This content was published on June 27, 2025 - 15:23 6 minutes

In my work, I focus on topics that are relevant to Swiss citizens abroad – from political developments in Switzerland and their impact on the diaspora to social, economic, and cultural issues. Before joining SWI swissinfo, I worked as a local journalist for the Aargauer Zeitung. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Multilingual Communication and, as is typically Swiss, completed an apprenticeship as a commercial employee.

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