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Swiss media: ‘No’ vote shows faith in national institutions

This content was published on Nov 26, 2018 The Swiss press has interpreted the "no" vote on the ‘Swiss law first’ initiative on Sunday as a sign of confidence in existing institutions and as a rejection of a misleading and radical proposal presented by the conservative right Swiss People’s Party.

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‘Swiss law first’ initiative given short shrift at polls

This content was published on Nov 25, 2018 Swiss voters have clearly rejected a right-wing proposal to put their country’s constitution above international law.

Bern corporate tax cuts flop at ballot box

This content was published on Nov 25, 2018 Voters in canton Bern rejected a proposal to lower corporate taxes, dealing a surprise blow to the government and parliament.

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Champions League finals for modern direct democracy

This content was published on Nov 23, 2018 From ski races to cow horns, nuclear power and electoral reforms, it's a busy weekend for participatory democracy around the globe.

Aktivist mit Regenbogenflaggen bei einer Demonstration für die Homoehe in Taiwan

Taiwan’s young democracy has Swiss genes

This content was published on Nov 22, 2018 Taiwanese voters get first taste of direct democracy with more than ten referendums up for vote.

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Let the British people decide the outcome of Brexit

This content was published on Nov 16, 2018 London and the EU have finally agreed draft terms for their divorce. To settle this messy period of British politics there is only one real option.

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Does the ‘Swiss law first’ initiative strengthen or weaken democracy?

This content was published on Nov 15, 2018 Voters will soon decide on giving the Swiss constitution priority over international law. We bring you a debate on the issue.

Support for ‘Swiss law first’ initiative remains limited

This content was published on Nov 14, 2018 A rightwing proposal to put Swiss law above international law has failed to win more support. It looks set for rejection by voters on November 25.

Social welfare detectives: how far can they go?

This content was published on Nov 13, 2018

Opinion

‘Insurance fraud is unfair and asocial’

This content was published on Nov 10, 2018 Taxpayers and honest citizens will have to foot the bill for insurance cheats if a new law is not accepted by voters, argues Mauro Tuena.

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