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Canton Bern launches consultation on voting rights for foreigners

Consultation opened on municipal voting rights for foreigners

This content was published on Oct 27, 2025 The Bern cantonal government has launched a consultation process concerning the possible introduction of optional voting rights for foreign residents at the municipality level.

Benjamin von Wyl looking into the camera.

Swiss democracy

Why did the Swiss vote twice on the E-ID?

This content was published on Oct 23, 2025 We explain why certain issues tend to reappear in Swiss democracy.

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Why Switzerland attends NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 Twice yearly, lawmakers from NATO and beyond – including Switzerland – meet to discuss all things defence. A portrait of an understated institution.

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Neutrality

Switzerland flies under the radar at NATO gathering

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 Switzerland is not a NATO member, but it keeps half a foot in the door – a visit to the alliance’s recent parliamentary assembly shows how this works.

Almost every member of the federal parliament experiences hatred and threats

Most Swiss politicians subjected to hatred and threats

This content was published on Oct 21, 2025 Almost all Swiss parliamentarians experience hostility in connection with their political mandate.

Swiss democracy

What role does money play in Swiss politics?

This content was published on Oct 16, 2025 A data analysis offers a first look at how Switzerland compares internationally when it comes to political donations.

Dave Lesher, founder of "CalMatters", wants to ensure more transparency in politics from Sacramento. The picture shows the California State Capitol.

Digital Democracy

CalMatters: digital journalism as a safeguard for democracy

This content was published on Oct 15, 2025 How a California-based digital investigative platform is using AI to support – and explain – democracy.

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Swiss democracy

Why people in Switzerland trust the state

Stable country, stable money, stable lifestyles: in comparison, many things run smoothly in Switzerland. One factor is the high level of trust.

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Global elections

The UN and democracy – how do they interact?

This content was published on Oct 13, 2025 Does multilateralism still help to strengthen democracy? Experts and a former UN director-general in Geneva provide insights.

The Swiss National Bank is located on Bundesplatz, just a few steps away from the Federal Palace.

Swiss democracy

How protected is the Swiss National Bank compared with the US Federal Reserve?

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 Where does the Swiss National Bank’s independence come from, and how does it compare internationally?

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