Cluster: Democracy

How our readers view democracy and its opponents

This content was published on Jan 7, 2026 Some of the answers are committed, some are provocative – but some are also reflective.

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Global elections

Global democracy in 2026: what’s on the horizon?

This content was published on Dec 29, 2025 In 2026, “AI slop” will submerge the internet, a pioneer of illiberal democracy is up for election, and the pioneer of liberal democracy celebrates its 250th birthday.

Guy Parmelin intends to remain in the Federal Council until the end of 2027

Swiss democracy

Parmelin intends to stay in Swiss government until end of 2027

This content was published on Dec 24, 2025 Swiss government minister Guy Parmelin wants to remain in until the end of the current legislature.

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Swiss democracy

Initiative to sign Switzerland up to UN nuclear arms ban treaty submitted

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 A citizens' committee submitted more than 135,000 signatures to the Federal Chancellery in Bern on Tuesday.

Foreign Affairs

Is Switzerland losing its place in the world?

This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 After a year of tumult, some are warning that a system built on neutrality, consensus and direct democracy is not moving fast enough.

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Swiss democracy

Switzerland beefs up fight against organised crime

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Switzerland launches action plan against organised criminal gangs.

Parliament approves a 2026 budget in the black

Democracy

Swiss parliament approves 2026 budget

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Parliament approves balanced Swiss budget for 2026.

Jacques Baud a retired colonel of the Swiss Army General Staff, and former strategic analyst specialising in intelligence and counterterrorism.

Foreign Affairs

Former Swiss intelligence officer targeted by new EU sanctions against Russia

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 The EU has sanctioned former Swiss intelligence officer Jacques Baud over alleged Russian propaganda. Switzerland says it will not adopt the sanctions.

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Global elections

Can December elections break political stalemate in Kosovo?

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Following the parliamentary elections in February 2025, Kosovo descended into an institutional deadlock. Fresh elections are due at the end of December 2025.

Information wars

Switzerland is recruiting 85,000 foreign workers – the fake news that never dies

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 A fake news story that has gone viral claims that Switzerland is facing a severe labour shortage and is recruiting massively abroad.

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