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How Palau’s archipelago forms a democratic whole

This content was published on Feb 19, 2018 How a small, independent country spread across several hundred islands – some with just five eligible voters - manages to have every voice heard.

Boat landing on the shores of the Mekong river in Laos

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Why the Mekong needs to become a river of democracy

This content was published on Feb 13, 2018 A fact-finding tour on the Mekong river in Laos shows the need for more ‘river democracy’.

A soldier stands in front of a temple in Luxor

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Swiss victim of crime abroad? Tough luck

This content was published on Feb 12, 2018 Switzerland has one of the most generous, state-funded victim support services in the world. However, it doesn’t benefit anyone attacked abroad.

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‘I’m someone to rely on’

This content was published on Feb 6, 2018 Peter Aeschlimann is the mayor of Trub, a small town between Bern and Lucerne. In his auto repair shop he fixes everything from lawnmowers to trucks.

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The tale of two Javanese towns

This content was published on Jan 22, 2018 The City of Heroes and the City of Tolerance, Subaraya and Yogjakarta in Indonesia, couldn't be more different when it comes to participatory rights.

Un infermiera tiene in mano uno speciale contenitore per il trasporto di organi da trapiantare.

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Organ donation: direct democracy and the law

This content was published on Jan 19, 2018 Two doctors express concern that a Swiss initiative aimed at making everyone a potential organ donor could be a dangerous shortcut to more donations.

Dice on a Rocket 7 table at the Zurich casino

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Pesticide and online gambling bans to go to vote

This content was published on Jan 18, 2018 Signatures have been handed in forcing nationwide votes on online gambling and pesticides in farming.

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Swiss licence fee vote: the demands and potential consequences

This content was published on Jan 18, 2018 On March 4, the Swiss will vote on getting rid of the compulsory radio and television licence fee. What are the arguments and what is at stake?

Woman holding mock version for an updated vote booklet

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User guide for direct democracy undergoes revamp

This content was published on Jan 16, 2018 The official booklet for Swiss citizens seeking information on forthcoming nationwide votes has been given a make-over.

People demonstrating in Iceland s capital Reykjavik in 2008

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Tale of Iceland’s bold democratic reforms inspires artist

This content was published on Jan 14, 2018 This is the story of an American filmmaker whose interest in Icelandic art grew into a passion for a unique democratic process.

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