Cluster: Democracy

How the far right became a Europe-wide movement

This content was published on Nov 19, 2025 New research shows how extremists rebuilt cross-border networks in Europe and the part Switzerland played.

Democracy

Civic duty and inheritance tax initiatives face ballot box defeats in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 19, 2025 A majority of Swiss voters look set to reject the civic duty and inheritance tax initiatives on November 30, according to a poll.

Companies collect signatures for Swiss initiatives

Swiss democracy

Switzerland cracks down on fake referendum signatures

This content was published on Nov 13, 2025 Federal Chancellery cracks down on fake signatures backing popular initiatives in Switzerland.

A police officer leaves a distribution center after collecting polling material for the upcoming presidential election, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Global elections

Can Swiss-style federalism help power-sharing efforts in Sri Lanka?

This content was published on Nov 13, 2025 A delegation from Sri Lanka visited Switzerland to learn about direct democracy and federalism. They want to put some aspects into practice.

Castaneda: the same commune president for 45 years

Swiss democracy

Mayor of Swiss municipality celebrates 45 years in office

This content was published on Nov 9, 2025 This weekend Attilio Savioni celebrated 45 years of being mayor of the Graubünden municipality of Castaneda.