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Governing the Internet from Rousseau’s hometown

This content was published on Apr 27, 2021 If the internet is going to serve democracy around the world, it needs to have its own global government – in Geneva

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The right to vote as a matter of heart

This content was published on Feb 24, 2021 To really achieve universal suffrage, we need a new approach: make voting rights portable.

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Is the time ripe for national referendums in the US?

This content was published on Oct 24, 2020 With the US presidential elections less than two weeks away, journalist Joe Mathews argues for a Swiss-style direct democracy system in the US.

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Switzerland faces competition to attract mobile wealth

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Banking & Fintech

Switzerland jostles to attract mobile millionaires

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Culture

Wealth is not all: how gentrification in Zurich has led to housing shortage

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Swiss Abroad

The CHF1,000 dance of death and other unforgettable Swiss banknotes

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Swiss Abroad

The Week in Switzerland

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Climate change

What do new rules on carbon offsets mean for dealmaker Switzerland?

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Have you ever heard anything peculiar about Switzerland that you found interesting?

Is there anything peculiar related to Switzerland that has caught your interest? Share it with us, and we might feature it in an article!

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Nov 13, 2024

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What psychological challenges have you had to overcome after leaving Switzerland?

Despite the joys of new adventures and experiences, emigrating can be huge challenge – especially psychologically. Share your experiences.

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Nov 28, 2024

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Did you lose or gain Swiss citizenship? How did that affect your life?

What impact has this had on your life? Tell us your story.

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Nov 1, 2024

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