Cluster: Democracy

Democracy activists in quest of more perfect union

Painting of Thomas Jefferson, one of the founding fathers of the US declaration of independence

This content was published on Jul 11, 2017 Are Americans ready to “unrig” their constitutional system before it is too late?

Der Künstler Hans Erni gestaltete 1947 die Abstimmungsplakate, die für ein die Einführung der AHV warben.

Democracy

Swiss pension system marks a milestone – and a turning point

This content was published on Jul 6, 2017 One of the most important referendums in Swiss direct democracy is 70 years old. Once the country’s pride and joy, it’s now a problem child.

Crowd gathering in front of small stage in a park

Democracy

Nordic sun still shines on assembly democracy

This content was published on Jul 6, 2017 The first initiative for a summer democracy festival on a remote Baltic island dates back to legendary Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme.

Pierre Rom: A 93-year-old online warrior in the service of the Operation Libero movement

Democracy

‘Online warrior’ fights for liberal values

This content was published on Jul 5, 2017 Pierre Rom is a sprightly 93-year old who has joined a movement of politically engaged young people: He is part of the “Army of comment-writers.”

Campaigners for paid paternity leave in front of parliament building

Democracy

Paid leave for dads wins broad public support

This content was published on Jul 4, 2017 Campaigners in Switzerland have successfully collected signatures to force a nationwide vote on their proposal for paid paternity leave.

Democracy

Expats in Australia and Mexico pioneer e-voting

This content was published on Jul 1, 2017 A total of 1,378 citizens took part in the ballot – 7.4% and 6.9% respectively in each country, according to the Organisation of the Swiss AbroadExternal link (OSA). The election, the first of its kind for the community, took place between June 12-27. The votes were counted in Geneva last Tuesday in the presence of…

Helicopter spraying winegrapes near Geneva

Democracy

Will Switzerland get rid of pesticides?

This content was published on Jun 29, 2017 A group of citizens is collecting signatures for an initiative aimed at banning the use of synthetic pesticides. It is up against powerful opponents.

The Head of Barcelona, Pop-Art construction by Roy Lichtenstein, on display in the streets of Barcelona

Democracy

Art and emotions can strengthen our democracies

This content was published on Jun 27, 2017 What do theatre, dance, cinema, painting have to do with democracy? Or rather, what do these artistic manifestations have to do with politics?

Democracy

Swiss rightwing party wants another vote on EU immigration

This content was published on Jun 26, 2017 The Swiss People’s Party has decided to launch a second people’s initiative to limit immigration from European Union countries.

Close-up view of the Brexit-inspired mural by Banksy, showing a worker chipping away at a star on a EU flag

Democracy

Why Moutier matters more than Brexit

This content was published on Jun 22, 2017 The democratic potential of public votes depends on the legal design and political context as shown in two examples in Britain and Switzerland.

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