Swiss Institutions Abandon X Platform Amid Content Concerns

Major Swiss organizations, including research institutes and media outlets, exit X (formerly Twitter) citing platform's 'denial of reality' direction.

Key Takeaways

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Major Swiss organizations are leaving X (formerly Twitter) platform
News portal Watson shut down its X accounts citing 'denial of reality' concerns
WSL and Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research switched to Bluesky
Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider moved to Threads platform

By The Numbers

60+

German universities and research institutions leaving X

They Said

"The values that promote diversity, freedom and science no longer exist on the platform"
— German universities joint statement

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Swiss Exodus from X Platform

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Research and Media Institutions Lead the Way

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Political Reactions and Alternative Platforms

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Broader Impact and Future Implications

Sources & References

More and more Swiss celebrities and institutions leaving X

SWI swissinfo.ch

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