More Responsible business initiative rejected at the ballot box Responsible business initiative rejected at the ballot box This content was published on Nov 29, 2020 Nov 29, 2020 A majority of cantons rejected the responsible business initiative, sealing its fate. But it managed to secure the popular vote.
More Swiss throw out ban on funding of weapons makers This content was published on Nov 29, 2020 Nov 29, 2020 Voters have dismissed a proposal aimed at banning investments in weapons manufacturers.
More Vote results: November 29, 2020 This content was published on Nov 29, 2020 Nov 29, 2020 Live results for the Swiss vote on two initiatives concerning ethics in the economy.
More Sit back and relax: Christmas is coming This content was published on Nov 29, 2020 Nov 29, 2020 C for... Christmas! Here's a collection of lighthearted stories straight from our well-furnished archives, to get your minds off the latest news.
Bruno Barbey: photography as an universal language This content was published on Nov 28, 2020 Nov 28, 2020 Morocco-born Bruno Barbey, the globe-covering photographer who died earlier this month, learnt his trade at art college in Vevey, Switzerland.
More Coronavirus: the situation in Switzerland This content was published on Nov 27, 2020 Nov 27, 2020 The number of new Covid-19 cases topped 10,000 at the beginning of November. The spread of the virus has since slowed but hospitals remain stretched.
More Rule of law and direct democracy: a tense relationship This content was published on Nov 27, 2020 Nov 27, 2020 In the United States the courts are called in after elections, in Germany before them – and in Switzerland hardly ever (so far).
Join the discussion Multinational companies Jessica Davis Plüss What do you think of the results of Switzerland's vote on the Responsible Business Initiative? On Sunday November 29, Swiss citizens rejected the responsible business initiative.
More Swiss drones to the rescue! This content was published on Nov 27, 2020 Nov 27, 2020 Researchers and mountain rescuers in Switzerland are making huge progress in the field of autonomous drones.
Vote November 29: Spotlight on ethical business practices The global economy and Switzerland's financial industry are at the centre of the ballot box decisions on November 29.
More Crematoriums reaching their limit This content was published on Nov 27, 2020 Nov 27, 2020 The numbers of Covid-19 infections and hospitalisations in Switzerland are high but stabilising. While there's hardly any corona related deaths...
More Life as an expat in Swiss cities: the good news and the bad news This content was published on Nov 26, 2020 Nov 26, 2020 From tip-top transport in Basel to housing headaches in Geneva, foreign residents share what they love and loathe about Swiss cities.
More Merkel calls for closure of ski resorts across EU This content was published on Nov 26, 2020 Nov 26, 2020 The German chancellor wants to prevent Covid-19 spreading but faces opposition from Austria. In Switzerland, many large ski areas are already opening.
When an alpine lockdown is inspiring This content was published on Nov 26, 2020 Nov 26, 2020 I never think “what fun!” when faced with going up a mountain, either slow footing my way or searching for a lower bike gear that doesn’t exist.
Old houses tell Switzerland's story This content was published on Nov 17, 2018 Nov 17, 2018 Historically, rural Swiss dwellings displayed a diversity of styles, depending on the local geography and building materials available. A look at...
Rebel chic: a Swiss view of a post-war generation This content was published on Nov 14, 2018 Nov 14, 2018 In the late 1950s photographer Karlheinz Weinberger focused his camera on Switzerland’s postwar generation of misfits and young rebels.
Gory glory! In the ring with Switzerland’s boxing champs This content was published on Jul 15, 2017 Jul 15, 2017 In the early years of the 20th century, boxing was booming in Paris. On the front line was the Swiss former world champion Frank Erne.
Annemarie Schwarzenbach: on desolate roads heading east This content was published on Nov 24, 2017 Nov 24, 2017 Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, the Swiss author and photographer Annemarie Schwarzenbach travelled to the Middle East.
More Bally keeps in step with the times This content was published on Oct 12, 2019 Oct 12, 2019 A region in northern Switzerland lived and worked in harmony with the Bally shoe factory. The rest as they say is history.
More Income in Switzerland: how much is saved, how much is spent? Income in Switzerland: how much is saved, how much is spent? This content was published on Nov 24, 2020 Nov 24, 2020 Around one-third of gross income goes towards paying taxes, social security contributions, and obligatory health insurance.
More New Kunsthaus Zurich poised to reclaim global limelight This content was published on Nov 25, 2020 Nov 25, 2020 The Kunsthaus Zurich is at an important crossroads: the extension is almost complete and the selection process is underway for a new director.
More Solar Impulse to be reborn as a military-linked project This content was published on Nov 23, 2020 Nov 23, 2020 What happened to Solar Impulse, presented to the world as the future of clean aviation?
More Where were you on Sunday at around 8pm? This content was published on Nov 23, 2020 Nov 23, 2020 Switzerland has a good cop/bad cop relationship with cult phenomenon Tatort, a record-breaking crime series, which is turning 50.
More New book captures 46 portraits of transgender struggles This content was published on Nov 20, 2020 Nov 20, 2020 On International Transgender Day of Remembrance, the book TRANS* is a reminder that transgender people are still victims of discrimination.
More Inside Geneva: Lessons from Africa on containing Covid-19 This content was published on Nov 17, 2020 Nov 17, 2020 Why does Africa have so few coronavirus cases compared to Western Europe and North America?
More How Covid-19 is crash-testing Swiss federalism This content was published on Nov 16, 2020 Nov 16, 2020 Switzerland, one of the countries hardest hit by the second wave, is coming in for criticism over inconsistencies resulting from its federal system.
More What remains of Swiss democracy after Covid-19 measures? This content was published on May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020 Parliament was cancelled. A referendum was postponed. The government ruled alone by emergency decree. Where does that leave direct democracy?
More Should we draw lots for fairer elections? This content was published on Jun 26, 2019 Jun 26, 2019 Two researchers from the University of Lausanne have been studying the notion of chance in politics.
More How to motivate young adults to participate in politics This content was published on Aug 10, 2018 Aug 10, 2018 Voter turnout among young adults is well below the population average. We discover the true political interests of young people.
More What is federalism? This content was published on Sep 7, 2018 Sep 7, 2018 In Switzerland, state power is spread over three levels: the federal government, the 26 cantons and the 2,222 municipalities.
More Making your voice heard in a democracy This content was published on Sep 8, 2017 Sep 8, 2017 How do people find their political fit and motivation, particularly migrants?
More Politics: the tough task of educating the Swiss This content was published on Feb 22, 2019 Feb 22, 2019 Is it a surprise that it can be a challenge to promote political education even in a country with a highly developed system of direct democracy?
More How to serve up an initiative that is hard to digest This content was published on May 25, 2018 May 25, 2018 Some Swiss votes can be very technical and the need for independent viewpoints is vital. But experts can be incomprehensible and not very neutral.
More Citizens’ Juries – providing a neutral recommendation on voting issues This content was published on Dec 21, 2018 Dec 21, 2018 Switzerland plans to test the use of a citizens’ jury whereby a few randomly selected citizens provide a balanced assessment of voting issues.
More How to implement successful people's initiatives This content was published on Oct 13, 2017 Oct 13, 2017 After the people vote in favour of an initiative, parliament gets to work. How do they make new decisions compatible with existing laws?
More When you cast your vote far from home This content was published on Aug 18, 2017 Aug 18, 2017 Why do the Swiss abroad vote differently from the Swiss at home? An expert takes a closer look at the political profile of the Swiss diaspora.
