Cluster: Democracy

Swiss nationals face EU sanctions over disinformation claims

This content was published on Feb 6, 2026 Two Swiss nationals have been sanctioned by the EU in connection with Russian propaganda. An analysis by Swissinfo.

Digital Democracy

Why EU direct democracy has struggled to take off

This content was published on Feb 5, 2026 Well over a decade after its launch, the EU’s tool for citizen participation has failed to gain traction, especially set against the wide popular rights enjoyed in Switzerland. Why?

Direct democracy is a defence against disinformation

Foreign Affairs

Foreign disinformation attacks target Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 Significant increase in attempts by foreign states to influence Swiss public opinion.

Switzerland is facing heightened security threats

Swiss democracy

Switzerland mulls enhanced intelligence service powers

This content was published on Jan 29, 2026 Intelligence Service needs new tools to detect terrorism, extremism, espionage, and cyberattacks threats.

A busy square at dusk with a large statue and people on the pavement

International cooperation

What USAID’s withdrawal means for North Macedonia

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 North Macedonia has been hit by USAID’s withdrawal. Fears are growing that ‘less Western’ countries will bridge the funding gap.

Opinion

Democracy

The future of press freedom hangs in the balance

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 When the right to information is under threat on several continents, press freedom becomes a matter of democratic urgency, says the director-general of Reporters Without Borders.

Solothurn: Baume-Schneider defends the SRG at the opening of the Journées

Swiss democracy

Swiss culture minister defends SBC at Solothurn Film Festival

This content was published on Jan 22, 2026 Baume-Schneider outlines benefits of strong Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.

Opinion

Swiss position

How Switzerland can move towards an independent digital future

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Switzerland should free itself from its digital dependence on international big tech, writes David Sommer from the Digitale Gesellschaft.

Several thousand people and riots at anti-Trump demonstration

Foreign Affairs

Anti-WEF demo in Zurich turns violent

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 An anti-WEF protest in Zurich turned violent with property damage and clashes with police.

Swiss democracy

Swiss give green light for electronic signature collection trials

This content was published on Jan 16, 2026 Swiss parliamentary committees recommend electronic collection of signatures trial.

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