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Cost concerns eat away at support for food initiatives

This content was published on Sep 12, 2018 Two proposals to promote sustainable agriculture in Switzerland and ethical food have seen a massive drop in support according to pollsters.

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Sovereign food initiative: support your local farmers

This content was published on Sep 11, 2018 The initiative for food sovereignty strengthens direct trade between farmers and consumers, write Ulrike Minkner and Mathias Stalder.

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New bid to stop relaxation of Swiss arms exports

This content was published on Sep 10, 2018 A Swiss group wants to launch a people’s initiative to stop the government from relaxing arms export rules to conflict-ridden states.

What is federalism?

This content was published on Sep 7, 2018 In Switzerland, state power is spread over three levels: the federal government, the 26 cantons and the 2,222 municipalities.

Swiss-EU relations are at a ‘dead end’

This content was published on Sep 5, 2018 German journalist Steffen Klatt takes a sober look at the state of relations between Brussels and Bern in his new book.

The price of the Nordics’ cautious stance on direct democracy

This content was published on Sep 4, 2018 Nordic states top international rankings on democracy but citizens actually have few opportunities to be involved in the decision-making process.

Studying democracy in an age of populism

This content was published on Aug 24, 2018 Democracy is under pressure all around the world. A Swiss research institute is looking at how populists treat citizens’ rights.

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Politics: when the losers come out on top

This content was published on Aug 23, 2018 Radical political ideas can help bring about changes, even when they are roundly rejected at the ballot box in Switzerland’s direct democracy.

Ethical food initiatives enjoy broad early support

This content was published on Aug 17, 2018 Two proposals aimed at promoting sustainable food and local farm products in Switzerland benefit from broad public support, poll says.

Rome – enduring memories of changing times

This content was published on Aug 14, 2018 Rome’s ruins tell us about wars and destruction, but also about how from history emerged an extraordinary, fascinating and beautiful city.

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