Archive – Democracy

Foundations for league of ‘Democracy Cities’ laid in Rome

A participant at the Rome Forum holds a copy of the Magna Charta in his hand

This content was published on Oct 4, 2018 A global democracy forum in Rome launches a 'Magna Charta' for enhancing direct democracy in cities around the world.

Seven ways to circumvent the will of the Swiss people

This content was published on Sep 28, 2018 Curtailing immigration, protecting the Alps, paid maternity leave: in Switzerland, successful referendums may lose out during implementation.

World democracy summit set to kick off in Rome

This content was published on Sep 25, 2018 As the Italian government faces several challenges, the seventh Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy is set to begin on Wednesday in Rome.

Engaging democracy stakeholders for better laws in Italy

This content was published on Sep 24, 2018 Italy's minister for direct democracy, Riccardo Fraccaro, explains why turnout quotas for public votes should be abolished.

The turbulent birth of the youngest Swiss canton

This content was published on Sep 24, 2018 Exactly 40 years ago, on September 24, 1978, Swiss voters gave the go-ahead for the creation of the new canton of Jura.

Bikes coast into Swiss constitution with clear voter support

This content was published on Sep 23, 2018 Almost three-quarters of Swiss voters have approved a proposal to enshrine cycling, and cycling infrastructure, in the country’s constitution.

Rumours of democracy in crisis greatly exaggerated

This content was published on Sep 18, 2018 A live chat about the threat of populism and autocratic regimes for democracy worldwide.

Italian minister hopes for new ideas to boost democracy

This content was published on Sep 17, 2018 Italian government minister Riccardo Fraccaro believes that the democracy movement can make a difference.

Hundreds of Swiss sign up for unconditional income

This content was published on Sep 17, 2018 With more than enough willing participants, the experiment with the unconditional basic income is a step closer to reality.

Opponents of e-voting suffer setback in parliament

This content was published on Sep 15, 2018 Parliament has thrown out attempts to stall the permanent introduction of e-voting – a decision welcomed by the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad.

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Foundations for league of ‘Democracy Cities’ laid in Rome

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Seven ways to circumvent the will of the Swiss people

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World democracy summit set to kick off in Rome

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Engaging democracy stakeholders for better laws in Italy

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The turbulent birth of the youngest Swiss canton

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Bikes coast into Swiss constitution with clear voter support

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Rumours of democracy in crisis greatly exaggerated

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Italian minister hopes for new ideas to boost democracy

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Hundreds of Swiss sign up for unconditional income

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Opponents of e-voting suffer setback in parliament

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