Benedict Neff
Benedict Neff is the head of the NZZ-Feuilleton, known for his insightful commentary on cultural and political issues in Switzerland. He recently gained attention for analyzing the results of the 2025 Bundestagswahl, highlighting the surprising rise of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and its implications for the future of German politics.
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Benedict Neff is the head of NZZ-Ausland and engages in a debate with Frank Urbaniok about migration and crime.
Warum manche Ausländer viel gewalttätiger sind
Switzerland· 2025-08-21
Benedict Neff, the foreign chief of NZZ, debates with historian Jörg Baberowski about Russia, foreign policy, and lessons from history.
Deutschlands Russland-Politik: Baberowski fordert neues DenkenSwitzerland· 2025-07-03
Benedict Neff discusses with Michael Wolffsohn about the 'German state reason'.
Steht Deutschland noch zu Israel? Podcast zur StaatsräsonSwitzerland· 2025-05-29
Benedict Neff expresses sympathy for the Germans with their politics.
Kanzler-Wahl und AfD-Verbot: Deutschland in schlechter VerfassungSwitzerland· 2025-05-08Benedict Neff is the head of the foreign department at NZZ who interviews Philipp Amthor about political changes.
Philipp Amthor im NZZ-Podcast: Ist links wirklich vorbei?Switzerland· 2025-04-17
Benedict Neff is the author of the article.
«Dürfen den Patriotismus nicht den Rechtspopulisten überlassen»Switzerland· 2025-04-17
Benedict Neff argues that the suspension of conscription in Germany is a huge mistake.
Wehrpflicht: Wer soll Deutschland verteidigen?Switzerland· 2025-04-03
Benedict Neff argues that the AfD should be integrated rather than excluded from the Bundestag.
AfD im Bundestag: Integrieren oder ausgrenzen?Switzerland· 2025-03-27Benedict Neff discusses the implications of the coalition's debt in the article.
Merz nutzt Weltlage: Schulden für KoalitionSwitzerland· 2025-03-19
Benedict Neff is the chief of NZZ-Feuilleton and participates in the debate about Europe's future.
Macht Merz Europa great again?Switzerland· 2025-02-27
Benedict Neff will take over the foreign department starting March 2025.
Mijnssen als stellv. Chefredaktor, Bandle leitet FeuilletonSwitzerland· 2025-02-25
Benedict Neff analyzes the election results and comments on Friedrich Merz's performance.
CDU holt meisten Stimmen, AfD gefühlte SiegerinSwitzerland· 2025-02-24