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What attracts young people to the ballot box?

jugendliche informieren sich auf ihren Smartphones über die Demokratie Schweiz

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.

Who are your most important voices of freedom and why?

Let us know if there are journalists or activists against autocracy missing from our series.

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Sep 5, 2023

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Do you have something to say on democracy where you are based? I can visit and report your story.

I’m looking forward to hearing your story. It doesn’t matter where you are based: tell me your story – I may even visit you.

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Sep 5, 2023

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Democracy Monitor 2023: half of citizens unhappy with Swiss politics

This content was published on Sep 3, 2023 A poll reveals that citizens are divided over Swiss politics: appreciation for the system of direct democracy, but pessimism about the future.

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Swiss government proposes constitutional protection for cash

This content was published on Aug 30, 2023 A draft law has been put to consultation in response to pressure for constitutional guarantees on the use of cash.

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Democracy crash course: time for a quiz!

This content was published on Aug 25, 2023 After learning so much from the newsletters, it’s now time for a quiz.

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Federal Council continues to allow paid signature collections

This content was published on Aug 23, 2023 Paid signature gathering for initiatives and referendums continues to be allowed.

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The radical democrats in the desert

This content was published on Aug 21, 2023 How Botswana built a direct democracy based on rough diamonds – and sparked Swiss interest in the process.

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