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The birth of modern democracy in the heart of Europe

This content was published on Mar 28, 2022 The "Swiss Revolution" brought democracy to Switzerland. It was an uprising against the aristocracy – and the beginning of a long journey.

How can a country like Switzerland make democracy more inclusive?

Could Switzerland be more outspoken when it comes to democracy?

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Mar 14, 2022

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Neutrale Überwachungskommission zwischen Nord- und Südkorea, 1953

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Russia’s war revives ‘neutrality’ debate

This content was published on Mar 11, 2022 Countries such as Sweden, Taiwan, and Switzerland are recalibrating their neutrality. What’s the future of non-interference?

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Swiss bid for UN Security Council seat sparks debate

This content was published on Mar 2, 2022 Switzerland is running for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the 2023/24 period under the slogan "A plus for peace".

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Will Switzerland be able to bring its ideals to the UN Security Council?

This content was published on Feb 21, 2022 Can Switzerland leverage its strong track record in international diplomacy and conflict resolution to defend human rights at the UN Security Council?

How do you make your voice heard on financial matters?

Do you have practical experiences with participatory budgeting and financial referendums? Should there be more or less of such possibilities?

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Feb 18, 2022

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Swiss vote exposes growing chasm between government and citizens

This content was published on Feb 14, 2022 Swiss citizens did not support the politicians’ viewpoint on three out of four issues put to a nationwide vote. Covid-19 could be responsible.

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Voters decline to give limited rights to non-human primates

This content was published on Feb 13, 2022 In a world-first vote, the electorate in canton Basel City has not enshrined the basic rights of all non-human primates in the cantonal constitution.

What do you think about direct funding of Swiss media?

How do you see the role of the media in a democracy?

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Feb 10, 2022

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From Budapest to Helsinki – how cities are the new torchbearers of democracy

This content was published on Feb 6, 2022 Democracies all over the world are losing ground to autocratic and populist regimes. But cities are increasingly coming to the rescue.

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