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Vote of February 9 in Switzerland

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Feb 9 vote: are you ready?

This content was published on The federal vote programme for 2025 is thinner than usual. The Swiss government cancelled the planned vote on May 18 due to the lack of voting issues for consideration.

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Should the Swiss economy be adapted to the planet’s ecological limits?

What are your thoughts on the “environmental responsibility initiative” that will be decided on February 9, 2025.

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Switzerland’s direct democracy

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How Switzerland’s political system of direct democracy works

This content was published on Together with neutrality and federalism, direct democracy is a part of the Swiss national identity and helps unite the various languages, religions and cultures in the country. This video gives you a short introduction to this unique political system. (Produced by swissinfo.ch on behalf of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad)Please note: This video was made in 2011. The political landscape has changed and the numbers are no longer representative. For more recent figures go to the Democracy Barometer project page.

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