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How Swiss federalism emerged and shapes the nation

This content was published on Apr 9, 2025 How is Swiss federalism emerged and where does it come from? Find out more in this video.

A giant light installation of the flag of Switzerland, by Swiss artist Gerry Hofstetter, illuminates the north face of the Jungfrau mountain, next to the Eiger and Moench mountains, near the city of Thun, in 2012.

Information wars

How Switzerland and other states are navigating disinformation

This content was published on Apr 6, 2025 How can the Alpine state navigate the dangers of hybrid warfare – and what are other European countries doing?

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Digital Democracy

How Swiss federalism is helping the rise of a new digital right

This content was published on Apr 3, 2025 Two Swiss cantons have become global frontrunners by introducing a constitutional protection for the online age.

Swiss democracy

How Swiss direct democracy works

This content was published on Mar 31, 2025 What do direct democratic tools like popular initiatives and referendums really entail? And how has this unique system evolved over time?

Global elections

Why the AfD is keen on Switzerland’s direct democracy

This content was published on Feb 24, 2025 The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has long advocated for “Swiss-style” direct democracy. What does the party hope to achieve with this?

Global elections

Kosovars living in Switzerland participate in the 2025 parliamentary elections

This content was published on Feb 20, 2025 In this video, Kosovars living in Switzerland talk about their experiences of voting in person for the first time in Switzerland.

Supporters of left-wing Vetevendosje! party celebrate following results of a parliamentary election, in Pristina,

Global elections

When Kosovo votes, so do 27,000 Kosovars in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 19, 2025 A large number voted for the incumbent prime minister, Albin Kurti – who is well aware of the importance of his supporters in the diaspora.

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Global elections

What does 2025 hold in store for democracy around the world?

This content was published on Dec 28, 2024 Disinformation, election manipulation and online hate are unlikely to disappear – but some signs of hope for democracy can still be found.

Global elections

Swiss OSCE observers keep an eye on tense US election

This content was published on Nov 2, 2024 In an extremely tense election climate, the OSCE has sent almost 250 international observers to the US. Among them are two Swiss: Sascha Alderisi and Jean-Luc Addor.

Global elections

Why the Georgian cultural scene is hoping for an opposition victory

This content was published on Oct 26, 2024 Swiss-Georgian cultural collaborations are an example of a transnational civil society. Now it is under threat from an authoritarian law.

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