How Switzerland’s political system of direct democracy works
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)
This content was published on August 23, 2013 - 11:37
- Deutsch So funktioniert das politische System der Schweiz
- Español Así funciona el sistema político de Suiza
- Português Uma particularidade do sistema político suíço
- 中文 独特的瑞士政治体系如何运作
- عربي كيف يعمل النظام السياسي السويسري؟
- Français Courte introduction au système politique suisse
- Pусский Как работает политическая система Швейцарии?
- 日本語 スイスの直接民主主義
- Italiano Alla scoperta del sistema politico elvetico
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 pageExternal link.
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