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Pension reform initiative runs out of steam at early stage

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This content was published on Aug 10, 2020 A people’s initiative aimed at overhauling Switzerland’s occupational pension scheme will not come to a nationwide vote.

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How will the pandemic influence Switzerland’s upcoming votes?

This content was published on Aug 3, 2020 The pandemic has left its mark on almost all areas of life in Switzerland. How will it weigh on national votes in September?

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Swiss online democracy platform democratises itself

This content was published on Jul 30, 2020 WeCollect, the online platform for citizen initiatives, is to widen its scope. A success for projects from across the political spectrum?

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Media coronavirus coverage relatively good, says study

This content was published on Jul 29, 2020 Swiss media have covered the coronavirus pandemic relatively well, but could have been more critical, says a new study.

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What’s new in Swiss and international democracy

This content was published on Jul 28, 2020 This week: democracy is like a summer holiday camp, says Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga.

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Group challenges law behind Covid-19 tracing app

This content was published on Jul 23, 2020 A committee has launched a referendum against changes made to the Epidemics Act to allow the introduction of the SwissCovid tracing app.

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Swiss launch ‘democratic’ hygiene mask production

This content was published on Jul 14, 2020 The production of protective face masks should be decentralised and made more democratic, according to two Swiss campaigners.

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Switzerland’s exclusive democracy

This content was published on Jun 26, 2020 Since the creation of the Swiss federal state in 1848, the number of people gaining voting rights has risen steadily.

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Campaigners withdraw initiative for e-vote moratorium

This content was published on Jun 23, 2020 A people’s initiative aimed at effectively banning the introduction of e-voting in Switzerland has been suspended.

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Swiss ‘Stop Palm Oil’ plea ready for referendum consideration

This content was published on Jun 22, 2020 Activists in Switzerland are calling for a ‘Stop Palm Oil’ referendum opposing the Swiss free trade agreement (FTA) with Indonesia.

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