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Could voters decide whether Switzerland recognises Palestine?

A solidarity rally for Gaza in front of the Federal Palace in Bern in June 2025.

This content was published on Oct 10, 2025 A committee wants to force the Swiss government to recognise Palestine as a state – by referendum. Is that possible?

Illustration: Kai Reusser / SWI swissinfo.ch

Foreign Affairs

Amid people smuggling and terrorism, Swiss tackle root causes in African hotspot

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 While France and the US have withdrawn from Niger, Switzerland has so far decided to stay – and to continue with its development projects on the ground.

Thomas Minder advocates banning minors from social networks

Digital Democracy

Ban social media for minors, says top Swiss school principal

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 Young people need to be better protected in their use of social media, said Thomas Minder, president of the Association of School Principals in German-speaking Switzerland.

The Swiss National Bank is located on Bundesplatz, just a few steps away from the Federal Palace.

Swiss democracy

How protected is the Swiss National Bank compared with the US Federal Reserve?

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 Where does the Swiss National Bank’s independence come from, and how does it compare internationally?

Sevastopol in the Crimea in May 1944, the war is over. This photo has the title: "Life goes on".

Foreign Affairs

Why studying Eastern European history is so political

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 The subject has always been heavily dependent on political cycles. An analysis by Eastern European historian Fabian Baumann.

Federal ballot: sabre-rattling to aid the visually impaired and blind

Swiss democracy

Switzerland to make voting easier for the visually impaired

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Switzerland introduces Braille voting templates to make voting easier for the visually impaired.

How do restrictions on internet access affect you?

Internet shutdowns and blackouts can disrupt daily life, threaten safety, skew elections and damage economies.

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Swiss democracy

Two initiatives on wind turbine construction launched in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 30, 2025 Two initiatives related to wind turbine construction have received the required number of signatures to be put to voters.

Digital Democracy

How digital civil society helped shape the Swiss e-ID

This content was published on Sep 29, 2025 Erik Schönenberger from the Digital Society association calls the process of involving critics "exemplary" – in contrast to AI regulation.

Swiss democracy

Swiss approve electronic ID: reactions from both camps

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Swiss voters backed a state-run electronic ID on Sunday, with 50.4% in favour despite the referendum campaign.

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