Pension reform in Switzerland: a democratic balancing act
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All major efforts since 2003 at reforming the Swiss pension system have failed. Is this a case of democracy meeting its limits?
What remains of Swiss democracy after Covid-19 measures?
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Parliament was cancelled. A referendum was postponed. The government ruled alone by emergency decree. Where does that leave direct democracy?
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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?
Citizens’ Juries – providing a neutral recommendation on voting issues
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Switzerland plans to test the use of a citizens’ jury whereby a few randomly selected citizens provide a balanced assessment of voting issues.
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In Switzerland, state power is spread over three levels: the federal government, the 26 cantons and the 2,222 municipalities.
How to motivate young adults to participate in politics
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Voter turnout among young adults is well below the population average. We discover the true political interests of young people.
How to serve up an initiative that is hard to digest
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Some Swiss votes can be very technical and the need for independent viewpoints is vital. But experts can be incomprehensible and not very neutral.
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When politics polarise, solutions become difficult and blockades form. How to cope? Get people together and let them speak freely.
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After the people vote in favour of an initiative, parliament gets to work. How do they make new decisions compatible with existing laws?
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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.
