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Taiwan is voting to restart a nuclear power plant – what’s at stake?

This content was published on Aug 8, 2025 Votes on nuclear energy are always about long-term risk assessment. In Taiwan, they are also about the risk posed by China.

Has your continent reached its peak or is there still potential for economic growth?

Some regions of the world are on an upward trajectory with the promise of a steadily improving future. Where do you live? And in which direction is your region or continent developing?

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Jul 21, 2025

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Global elections

Does democracy really make the world more peaceful?

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 Many people are convinced of this. But is it true? Political scientists give their opinions.

Global elections

Voting at 16: more than just a symbolic gesture?

This content was published on Jul 14, 2025 Should 16-year-olds get the vote? In Switzerland, the idea is often on the political agenda – and is just as often thrown off it again.

Digital Democracy

Is it a good idea to let AI vote?

This content was published on Jul 10, 2025 Some people want to let AI vote in place of humans. Find out in this video why this might be a bad idea.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland stirs Brexit ghosts in push for EU access

This content was published on Jul 1, 2025 Referendum looms on single market deal that includes concessions on money, migration and judicial power.

Digital Democracy

Social scoring: is the West following in China’s footsteps?

This content was published on Jul 1, 2025 The Swiss Data Protection Commissioner warns against social scoring as a result of social polarisation.

What would happen if you gave everyone points for good behaviour? The scenario has many risks.

Digital Democracy

Are social scoring systems a threat to democracies?

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 A Swiss team is currently trying to find out how democracies can prevent social scoring.

Elinor Ostrom receives the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Swiss democracy

The Swiss mountain village that inspired a Nobel Prize and digital governance

This content was published on Jun 20, 2025 A small Swiss mountain village has become the focus of scientific attention thanks to Nobel Prize winner Elinor Ostrom.

How important are common resources in today’s world?

In a globalised world, are collectively-managed land or resources – so-called commons – still relevant?

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Jun 20, 2025

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