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Why we need to listen to Global Voices of Freedom

This content was published on Oct 28, 2021 How the re-opening after the pandemic doesn’t always mean the return of civil liberties, and the importance of freedom of expression around the world.

Frame grab from Ceia by Porta dos Fundos with Gregorio Duvivier

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Freedom of expression ‘has a price’, says Brazilian comedian

This content was published on Oct 18, 2021 Brazil has never been a big fan of freedom of expression, says actor and comedian Gregório Duvivier.

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Bern to get tougher on unauthorised Covid protesters

This content was published on Oct 15, 2021 Participants in often violent, unauthorised weekly protests in Bern against Covid measures will now have to pay for the cost of police operations.

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Opponents challenge media aid law to referendum

This content was published on Oct 6, 2021 A cross-party group has handed in signatures in opposition to a financial support package for media passed by parliament in June.

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Gay marriage vote: Papers praise ‘united, respectful and progressive’ Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 27, 2021 Newspapers have heartily welcomed the “historic decision” by almost two-thirds of Swiss voters to say “I do” to gay marriage.

Climate protest camp outside Swiss parliament

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Climate protection enshrined in cantonal constitution

This content was published on Sep 26, 2021 Voters have decided to commit the Bern cantonal government to a policy of zero greenhouse emissions and climate protection.

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Supporters of foreigner voting rights suffer setback

This content was published on Sep 26, 2021 Voters in canton Solothurn have thrown out a proposal to give its more than 100 municipalities the right to grant non-Swiss residents a say in local matters.

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Rubber bullets fired at Covid protesters in Swiss capital

This content was published on Sep 24, 2021 Police in Bern again used water cannon and rubber bullets against participants in an unauthorised Covid demonstration on Thursday evening.

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Germany’s main political parties stay clear of nationwide referendums

This content was published on Sep 18, 2021 As the Merkel era comes to an end, Germany is to vote on its future direction. It doesn't look like this will include much direct democracy.

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Democracy in a passport

This content was published on Sep 15, 2021 The Swiss Democracy Passport has arrived. It may look like the Swiss national passport, the similarities end there.

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