Will a drastic hike in Swiss inheritance tax lead to an exodus of billionaires?
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A proposal to levy an inheritance tax of 50% on the super-rich has provoked emigration threats from wealthy Swiss residents.
Swiss direct democracy is Eurovision’s latest challenge
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As the country gets closer to naming the city to host next year’s Eurovision, political and financial wrangles have entered the fray.
The Council of the Swiss Abroad says yes to more democratic elections
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The delegates have approved a project for more direct elections. New electoral constituencies sparks debate, as does the decision to hold the Congress only every four years.
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The population of the Swiss Abroad is growing. For OSA director Ariane Rustichelli, these figures reflect an increasingly mobile society.
Initiative for Switzerland to back nuclear weapon ban launched
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The Alliance for a Nuclear Weapons Ban has launched a popular initiative for Switzerland to join the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Swiss theatre director Milo Rau stages revolution in Vienna
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As new artistic director of the Vienna Festival, the Swiss director Milo Rau is putting the Austrian government, the Freedom Party and himself on trial.
Why Macron didn’t dare venture too far into democratic territory
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The French President has called on voters to elect a new parliament. Despite this democratic gesture, very little has been done to meet citizens’ expectations.
Swiss canton of Jura celebrates triumph through ‘conviction’
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Citizens and celebrities from canton Jura on Sunday celebrated the 50th anniversary of a historic referendum that led to the creation of Switzerland’s youngest canton.
Taiwan has developed into an exemplary democracy. This can be seen in schools as well as in election campaigns – despite or because of its precarious status.
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Record numbers of people are turning away from news. Is this due to general news fatigue, mental health worries or mounting concerns about the use of AI?
The Swiss who taught Americans about direct democracy
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The movement for direct democracy in the United States began in Zurich. It is closely associated with the story of the Swiss socialist Karl Bürkli.
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Swiss Solidarity, the humanitarian arm of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, is calling for donations to step up its aid in Sudan. Click here to donate.
Oui or nein: are languages a major fault line in Swiss direct democracy?
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Measures to tackle rising healthcare costs won the backing of French- and Italian speaking Switzerland but failed to pass a nationwide vote.
Swiss Abroad narrowly support capping health premiums
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Almost 51% of the Swiss Abroad voted in favour of the initiative to reduce premiums. On the other three issues, they voted in line with the rest of the country.
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Sunday vote on healthcare costs and electricity law: this special edition of the briefing comes to you today from Switzerland’s political centre.
