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Why social trust beats big government in fighting the virus

This content was published on Apr 28, 2020 It is the hour of big government, but societies with high levels of trust will cope best.

How the coronavirus hurts the socially marginalised in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 24, 2020 The coronavirus crisis is exacerbating social inequality in Switzerland, experts say. This in turn can become a threat to democracy itself.

Swiss press free but struggling to survive, report finds

This content was published on Apr 21, 2020 Switzerland stays in the top 10 nations for press freedom while the global situation continues to be problematic, Reporters without Borders finds.

Urs Leuthard - Swiss Public TV, SRF, democracy expert

How Swiss democracy helps in the fight against coronavirus

This content was published on Apr 7, 2020 Every Swiss political party has backed the government's emergency measures that have been introduced to combat the virus.

Hail to the expert? Modern Direct democracy in times of crisis

This content was published on Apr 1, 2020 As the virus puts most countries in lockdown, citizen deicisonmaking has very much taken a back seat as the scientists and leaders take charge.

Parliament defends its ‘special session’ in May

This content was published on Mar 29, 2020 “Parliament has a key constitutional role,” says Isabelle Moret of the Swiss House of Representatives.

How Covid-19 has hit democracy worldwide

This content was published on Mar 28, 2020 The ongoing pandemic has put the entire world on hold. As well as the newest James Bond movie, popular votes around the globe have been postponed.

Virus forces delay of vote on EU free movement deal

This content was published on Mar 18, 2020 The Swiss government has called off a planned nationwide ballot about a proposal to scrap an accord with the EU on the free movement of people.

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Paid signature collections spark concerns about Swiss democracy

This content was published on Mar 17, 2020 Reports about deceitful practices by paid collectors of citizen signatures for political proposals have caused an outcry.

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The chance to participate in politics is the key to happiness

This content was published on Mar 12, 2020 In many parts of the world, people’s level of satisfaction with their own democracy is diminishing according to a recent study.

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