Sarah Bütikofer (political scientist)

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How do you get the Swiss Abroad to the polls when there are none nearby?

This content was published on Sep 21, 2023 Elections in Switzerland are so-called mobilisation elections: but how does a Swiss party woo citizens who live abroad?

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Swiss Abroad views: casting votes from afar

This content was published on Sep 10, 2023 Each Swiss canton has its own electoral laws, making it complicated for the Swiss Abroad to participate in elections in their home country.

Why women made historic gains in the 2019 Swiss elections

This content was published on Jun 11, 2023 The 2019 federal elections led to a record number of women winning seats in the Swiss parliament. The nationwide women’s strike also had an impact.

How the Swiss Green Party became a force to be reckoned with

This content was published on May 27, 2023 The Green Party got the greatest share of Swiss Abroad votes in the last federal elections.

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Switzerland regains crown as world’s most competitive nation

The terms of the new agreement gives the US Securities and Exchange Commission direct access to client information from Swiss firms.

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Switzerland is steering towards a housing crisis. Are there solutions?

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Is there a future for the humanitarian sector? What should it look like?

With key donors cutting aid budgets, the humanitarian sector faces a crisis. What strategies can organisations adopt to navigate this challenge?

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Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?

Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?

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