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The Credit Suisse Worry Barometer 2022 tells us about Swiss people's main concerns, what they identify with, and where they place their trust.

27.09.2022

2022 Credit Suisse Youth Barometer: The economic situation and war are leaving their mark – increasing need for securitys largely regarded as positive

While those surveyed two years ago were focused on the pandemic and sociopolitical issues, this year's results show a clear trend toward primary concerns and the associated increased need for security. A majority of the respondents in all countries polled want to support Ukraine with humanitarian aid.

27.09.2022

Youth Barometer 2022: Is meritocracy a myth?

Regardless of where you come from, your skin color, your gender, or your social status: Those who put in enough effort and work hard get recognized and make it all the way to the top. This is the promise of our modern meritocratic society. Meritocracy, which originated during the Enlightenment, has been "trending" since the 1980s. The idea that financial and social status is no longer inherited but earned has had great social appeal for a long time.