Cluster: Democracy

Swiss parliament signals division on size of federal budget cuts

National Council committee does not want to slim down the savings package any further

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 House of Representatives finance committee signals higher budget cuts than Senate.

Information wars

Russian state broadcaster accuses Swiss public broadcaster SRF of manipulation

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 The Russian state media outlet RT DE has become involved in a Swiss debate around an initiative to halve the public media licence fee.

Trade policy

Could direct democracy trip up Swiss trade deals?

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For Switzerland, this could come with an added complication: the ballot box.

man carrying a green and red flag at a rally

Information wars

Where UN Special Rapporteur sees freedom of speech under threat in Bangladesh

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 After fresh elections, Bangladesh is aiming to make good on the calls for reform which sparked 2024 protests. UN freedom of opinion rapporteur Irene Khan explains the stakes.

Police officers in Crans Montana, Switzerland

Swiss democracy

Swiss authorities want more data exchange between cantonal police forces

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 The federal authorities have created a platform for data sharing between cantonal police forces, but this must still be approved by parliament and the cantons.

Group of girls at school with smartphones.

Research frontiers

Too young to scroll? Rethinking consent in the digital age

This content was published on Feb 10, 2026 What is the right age to be able to access social media? It is also a hot topic in Switzerland, where the government is drawing up a report on the subject.

Switzerland is getting worse in the fight against corruption

Swiss Politics

Switzerland backtracks in fight against corruption

This content was published on Feb 10, 2026 Switzerland drops in Corruption Perceptions Index with poor marks on transparency in lobbying.

A person takes a selfie in front of a group, with the flags of NATO, North Macedonia and the EU in the background.

Global elections

Why parliamentary independence matters in North Macedonia

This content was published on Feb 9, 2026 For more than 15 years, Switzerland has provided support for North Macedonia’s parliament. What difference has this made?

SRG: More than 2,000 people for the public service in Ticino

Swiss democracy

Thousands show support for public broadcaster in Ticino

This content was published on Feb 8, 2026 Several thousand demonstrate in support of SBC in Bellinzona.

Information wars

Swiss nationals face EU sanctions over disinformation claims

This content was published on Feb 6, 2026 Two Swiss nationals have been sanctioned by the EU in connection with Russian propaganda. An analysis by Swissinfo.

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