Digital Skills in Switzerland Show Strong Access but Clear Inequalities.

Switzerland continues to perform strongly in digital development, but a new report from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) highlights significant gaps in digital skills across different population groups.

Overall, Switzerland ranks above the EU average in internet access, online services, and digital abilities. Nearly all households—about 99%—have internet access, and most people use the internet daily. However, the report confirms that access alone does not guarantee equal digital participation.

Older adults, people with lower levels of education, and individuals in lower-skilled occupations face the greatest challenges. While more than three-quarters of people aged 16 to 74 have basic digital skills, this figure drops sharply among those over 60 and those without post-compulsory education.

The gap becomes more visible in the use of digital services. Around 81% of residents use e-banking, but only 62% of people over 60 do so. The difference is even more striking in artificial intelligence usage, where 75% of young people aged 15–29 use AI tools compared to just 15% of older adults.

Gender differences also remain. Men use generative AI more often than women, while higher education levels strongly correlate with better digital skills.

The FSO warns that digital inclusion must improve so that all citizens can fully participate in modern society, especially as services increasingly move online.

Elderly Care Home Tragedy in Baden: Husband Kills Wife, Attempts Suicide

A shocking domestic violence incident has taken place in Baden, where an elderly man allegedly killed his wife inside a care home and later attempted to take his own life.

The incident occurred on Sunday in a senior care facility in the canton of Aargau. According to authorities, the 82-year-old man fatally attacked his 81-year-old wife. She died at the scene due to severe injuries.

Emergency services responded quickly and transported the husband, who was seriously injured, to hospital for treatment.

Investigators believe the case may involve a deliberate act of violence. Initial evidence suggests that the man inflicted life-threatening injuries on his wife before attempting to harm himself.

Authorities also confirmed that the suspect admitted responsibility for his wife’s death during initial questioning.

Following the incident, the public prosecutor’s office in Baden has opened a case for intentional homicide. The court has approved a request to place the suspect in pre-trial detention, and he is currently being held under official supervision.

Police stated that there is no indication that care home staff were involved in the incident. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances and motive behind the tragedy.