Cluster: Democracy

Switzerland’s security and the role of the media

This content was published on Jan 16, 2026 Strong, independent media and a high level of media literacy are key to strengthening a population’s resilience to disinformation, says Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister.

57,000 signatures against higher entry barriers to civilian service

Swiss democracy

Swiss referendum challenges barriers to civilian service

This content was published on Jan 16, 2026 Swiss referendum challenges parliament decision to prioritise military service over civilian duties.

Opinion

Global elections

What deportation opponents in the US can learn from Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 15, 2026 Did Americans vote for the deportation raids in schools? Historian Lauren Stokes points to the lessons of Swiss direct democracy.

Swiss democracy

Report slams dysfunctional Swiss canton leadership

This content was published on Jan 12, 2026 Vaud report slams "managerial shortcomings" and "insufficent responsibility for decisions".

Greenland protestors make their feelings known outside the US consulate last year

Swiss democracy

Swiss lawmakers form Swiss-Greenland friendship group

This content was published on Jan 12, 2026 Swiss parliamentarians found Swiss-Greenland friendship group.

Global elections

How our readers view democracy and its opponents

This content was published on Jan 7, 2026 Some of the answers are committed, some are provocative – but some are also reflective.

woman's head from behind, wearing a US-flag bow in her hair

Global elections

Global democracy in 2026: what’s on the horizon?

This content was published on Dec 29, 2025 In 2026, “AI slop” will submerge the internet, a pioneer of illiberal democracy is up for election, and the pioneer of liberal democracy celebrates its 250th birthday.

Guy Parmelin intends to remain in the Federal Council until the end of 2027

Swiss democracy

Parmelin intends to stay in Swiss government until end of 2027

This content was published on Dec 24, 2025 Swiss government minister Guy Parmelin wants to remain in until the end of the current legislature.

Popular initiative to ban nuclear weapons

Swiss democracy

Initiative to sign Switzerland up to UN nuclear arms ban treaty submitted

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 A citizens' committee submitted more than 135,000 signatures to the Federal Chancellery in Bern on Tuesday.

Foreign Affairs

Is Switzerland losing its place in the world?

This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 After a year of tumult, some are warning that a system built on neutrality, consensus and direct democracy is not moving fast enough.

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