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How Swiss companies profited from apartheid South Africa

This content was published on Jun 23, 2024 Before the first free elections in South Africa 30 years ago, Switzerland had close economic ties with the apartheid regime.

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Taiwan: a model democracy

Taiwan has developed into an exemplary democracy. This can be seen in schools as well as in election campaigns – despite or because of its precarious status.

Are you trying to avoid news? Why?

Are you very interested in news or a “news avoider”? Why do you think overall interest in news is falling? Have your say on the issue here.

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Jun 20, 2024

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How do you tackle fake news and disinformation?

How do you recognise fake news when you see it, and what should be done to reduce its impact?

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Jun 17, 2024

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The Swiss who taught Americans about direct democracy

This content was published on Jun 15, 2024 The movement for direct democracy in the United States began in Zurich. It is closely associated with the story of the Swiss socialist Karl Bürkli.

The traditional potato dish Rösti has become a symbol of the Swiss linguistic divide.

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Oui or nein: are languages a major fault line in Swiss direct democracy?

This content was published on Jun 10, 2024 Measures to tackle rising healthcare costs won the backing of French- and Italian speaking Switzerland but failed to pass a nationwide vote.

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Ticino approves lower taxes for the wealthy

This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 High incomes in the Swiss canton of Ticino will in future benefit from tax relief.

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Fribourg voters say yes please to one hour’s free parking

This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 Voters in the Swiss city of Fribourg have approved a municipal initiative making the first hour of parking free.

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Climate article added to Aargau constitution

This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 Voters in the Swiss canton of Aargau have approved an amendment writing a climate article into its constitution.

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Geneva voters refuse to extend political rights to foreigners

This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 Voters in Geneva have rejected a move to extend political rights to foreigners.

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