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Same-sex vote in Australia: dawn for direct democratic action

This content was published on Sep 7, 2017 Australia's High Court has paved the way for a voluntary postal survey on same-sex marriage.

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Federalism is good for competitiveness, report finds

This content was published on Aug 31, 2017 The federal system in Switzerland, though fighting centralization, has largely contributed to economic competitiveness, a study has found.

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Top Swiss economist: ‘We have to pull together’ on pension reform

This content was published on Aug 25, 2017 Rudolf Strahm is one of Switzerland’s most reputed economists. Here, he shares his opinion of Pension Reform 2020.

A general view of people strolling on the in La Rambla boulevard in Barcelona, Spain, 19 August 2017

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A just future starts at the local level

This content was published on Aug 24, 2017 Cities all over the world are gaining power. When national governments fall short, local leaders show courage, writes Jelle de Graaf.

Three farm hands in Switzerland pick melons from a field and put the fruit in crates

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Enshrining food security, from the farm to the fork

This content was published on Aug 22, 2017 Voters will decide on an integral plan for ensuring Swiss food security. The content of the text spans the entire agricultural and food-supply chain.

The new cabinet ministers are sworn in after the election

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Why don’t Swiss voters choose their cabinet ministers?

This content was published on Aug 16, 2017 Letting the people have the final say is a cornerstone of the Swiss political system. But there is a notable exception: cabinet elections.

Three old age pensioners jogging in a field

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Can ‘Old Age Security 2020’ guarantee pensions?

This content was published on Aug 10, 2017 The government and parliament are calling for a sweeping reform of the old age social security system to ensure that pensions can still be paid for.

Demonstrator against international trade agreements wearing a red nose

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Window of opportunity for transnational direct democracy

This content was published on Aug 3, 2017 It is a critical moment for modern democracy. In the months to come, the fate of the European Citizens’ Initiative will be decided.

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Empathy no universal value – what now, democracy?

This content was published on Jul 25, 2017 Concern for others is one of the building blocks of a well-operating democracy. But what if there is no clear pattern to how compassion works?

Donald Trump, his wife Melania, Brigitte Macron and French President Emmanuel Macron enter Les Invalides museum in Paris

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Bleak outlook for more democracy in France

This content was published on Jul 18, 2017 Two months into the presidency of Emmanuel Macron leave limited hope for France's democracy.

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