Archive – Democracy

Think tank: ‘e-vote is simply a matter of time’

computer screen and mouse pad with Swiss flag

This content was published on Jul 30, 2019 Modern technology offers new opportunities for citizens wishing to participate in direct democracy, says the Avenir Suisse think tank.

Swiss in Boston discuss value of being heard in Bern

This content was published on Jul 28, 2019 For the mobile Swiss community, should official voting materials be issued in English, too?

Populism in Switzerland, parliamentary elections in Ukraine

This content was published on Jul 24, 2019 The latest updates on Swiss and international democracy movements.

Switzerland – ‘a populist country in the best sense of the word’

This content was published on Jul 18, 2019 Is “populism” something to be stamped out? German journalist Ralf Schuler, who recently wrote the book “Let us be populist”, thinks not.

Zurich mayor wants to offer voting rights to non-Swiss

This content was published on Jul 18, 2019 The mayor of Zurich plans to launch a proposal to give foreigners living in Switzerland’s most populous canton the right to take part in local votes.

‘Revolution will never start in Switzerland’

This content was published on Jul 17, 2019 Populism isn’t just a right-wing phenomenon. A case in point: Tamara Funiciello, the outgoing president of Switzerland's Young Socialist Party.

In Switzerland, populism thrives – but under control

This content was published on Jul 16, 2019 In Switzerland, both populist and democratic ideals seem to thrive hand in hand. Why does the country buck the trend?

Populism – what’s in a word?

This content was published on Jul 16, 2019 As political change and fuzzy rhetoric spreads across Europe and beyond, there has been much talk about populism and its discontents.

Read more: Populism – what’s in a word?

Three cantons seek damages for failed e-voting system

This content was published on Jul 8, 2019 Three Swiss cantons that were preparing to use a new e-voting system say they will seek financial compensation after it was unexpectedly put on ice.

Electronic screen showing vote results in the senate

How environmentally friendly are Swiss political parties?

This content was published on Jun 28, 2019 Ahead the Swiss parliamentary elections in October, the main political groups are busy trying to show how much they care about the environment.

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Think tank: ‘e-vote is simply a matter of time’

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Swiss in Boston discuss value of being heard in Bern

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Populism in Switzerland, parliamentary elections in Ukraine

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Switzerland – ‘a populist country in the best sense of the word’

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Zurich mayor wants to offer voting rights to non-Swiss

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‘Revolution will never start in Switzerland’

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In Switzerland, populism thrives – but under control

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Populism – what’s in a word?

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Three cantons seek damages for failed e-voting system

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How environmentally friendly are Swiss political parties?

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