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When you cast your vote far from home

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.

Political expert Thomas Milic has researched the political profile of Swiss expats. He’s an expert on voting, parliamentary research and political psychology at the research centre SotomoExternal link. He also regularly works for the Centre for Democracy AarauExternal link.

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