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L.A. is too good to host the 2024 Olympics

This content was published on Mar 21, 2017 It’s true that Paris has long been the favourite to be awarded the games during an upcoming vote in September. The Paris bid has broad international support, the City of Light has come close to winning the games in recent bids, and sentiment is on its side. 2024 would be the 100th anniversary of the…

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How Swiss democracy sidelines firebrands

This content was published on Mar 20, 2017 The deselection of Oskar Freysinger reflects how Switzerland’s system of democracy keeps in check politicians who are deemed to have gone too far.

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Local Swiss political party launches primaries

This content was published on Mar 18, 2017 Unlike the United States, where the issue of primariesExternal link has been given a new impetus following the election of President Donald Trump, candidates for cantonal or local governments in Switzerland are selected by the local party delegates or leaders. The Graubünden chapter of the Social Democratic Party is breaking new ground by having residents…

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Why voters said ‘No’ to the Olympics

This content was published on Mar 18, 2017 In February, a majority of voters in an alpine canton rejected a proposal to host the Winter Games in 2026. What caused the local campaign to backfire?

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Media ‘crucial’ in creating transparency

This content was published on Mar 17, 2017 Can the traditional media still fulfill their role as watchdog in a direct democracy when social media increasingly set the pace?

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Major pension reform wins majority in parliament

This content was published on Mar 16, 2017 Parliament has approved a plan to raise the retirement age for women and a slight increase in old age pension benefits.

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Why a report could help improve civic education

This content was published on Mar 15, 2017 How far should governments go to ensure voters have the knowledge to make informed decisions at the ballot box?

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Asian democracy power unleashed

This content was published on Mar 14, 2017 The successful impeachment of South Korean President Park Geun-Hye has the potential to become a historic milestone in the development of modern democracy across Asia.

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Public broadcaster faces political pressure

This content was published on Mar 13, 2017 Parliament is debating the role of public broadcasting in Switzerland. The political right and private media claim it has a monopoly position.

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Swiss Post launches demo version for e-voting

This content was published on Mar 11, 2017 Swiss citizens of some cantons who live abroad now have a choice of two systems with which to vote online in votes in their home country.

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