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.

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DeutschdeWarum stimmen die Auslandschweizer anders ab? OriginalRead more: Warum stimmen die Auslandschweizer anders ab?
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FrançaisfrPourquoi les Suisses de l’étranger votent différemmentRead more: Pourquoi les Suisses de l’étranger votent différemment
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ItalianoitPerché gli svizzeri all’estero votano in modo diverso?Read more: Perché gli svizzeri all’estero votano in modo diverso?
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Españoles¿Por qué los suizos en el extranjero votan diferente?Read more: ¿Por qué los suizos en el extranjero votan diferente?
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PortuguêsptPor que os suíços do estrangeiro votam diferente?Read more: Por que os suíços do estrangeiro votam diferente?
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Русскийru«Швейцарский мир» и его политический профильRead more: «Швейцарский мир» и его политический профиль
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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