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‘Vote where you live’: what this would mean for the Swiss Abroad

Claude Longchamp und Sarah Bütikofer blicken in die Kamera.

This content was published on Oct 9, 2023 If taken to its logical conclusion, this demand would have massive consequences for the voting rights of the Swiss Abroad.

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Our global journalists on the stakes of Swiss elections

This content was published on Oct 4, 2023 Ahead of October 22 elections, SWI journalists from around the world talk about the international relevance of Swiss politics.

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How Swiss parties court the Kosovar diaspora

This content was published on Sep 27, 2023 Will Swiss Kosovars make it into the federal parliament for the first time?

Claude Longchamp and Sarah Bütikofer look into the camera.

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How do you get the Swiss Abroad to the polls when there are none nearby?

This content was published on Sep 21, 2023 Elections in Switzerland are so-called mobilisation elections: but how does a Swiss party woo citizens who live abroad?

Sarah Bütikofer und Claude Longchamp vor einer Collage des Bundeshauses

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A 27th canton? How the voices of Swiss Abroad can be heard

This content was published on Sep 15, 2023 Should the Swiss Abroad form their own canton to have better chances in Swiss elections? The arguments for and against.

Sabine Jenni auf dem Bahnhofplatz in Bern.

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In pursuit of the unattainable ideal of democracy

This content was published on Sep 15, 2023 What is the state of political education in Switzerland? Sabine Jenni from Demokrative explains.

jugendliche informieren sich auf ihren Smartphones über die Demokratie Schweiz

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What attracts young people to the ballot box?

This content was published on Sep 14, 2023 Democracy expert: "Strengthening democracy education is a very big opportunity for Switzerland".

Argentinian centre-left candidate Sergio Massa

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Argentina and Switzerland: two national elections on one day

This content was published on Sep 13, 2023 On October 22, elections will be held in Argentina and in Switzerland. Two dual citizens report on voting in two different democracies.

Claude Longchamp und Sarah Bütikofer vor einer Darstellung des Schweizer Bundeshaus

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Swiss Abroad views: casting votes from afar

This content was published on Sep 10, 2023 Each Swiss canton has its own electoral laws, making it complicated for the Swiss Abroad to participate in elections in their home country.

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