Cluster: Democracy

Switzerland’s militia system – a tradition under threat

This content was published on Nov 17, 2019 The Swiss militia system is one of the cornerstones of participatory democracy in Switzerland. But what’s behind this concept?

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When the world is in a fever, stable Switzerland feels it too

This content was published on Nov 10, 2019 Not much has been written so far about the historical significance of the recent Swiss elections. Yet a look back in history can help us.

Democracy

The race for Swiss Senate seats is open

This content was published on Nov 2, 2019 Just when you thought Swiss parliamentary elections were over, the suspense continues in many regions with run-off polls for the Senate this month.

Democracy

Political parties jostle for Swiss cabinet seats after green gains

This content was published on Oct 27, 2019 Following huge gains in the parliamentary election, Switzerland’s two green parties are lining themselves up for seats in the seven-member government.

Democracy

Self-censorship increases online amid data privacy concerns

This content was published on Oct 24, 2019 The Swiss are using the internet more than ever but have growing angst about companies like Facebook violating their privacy.

Democracy

Opinion polls off the pace in predicting election shifts

This content was published on Oct 23, 2019 Proponents of politics as a science were left scratching their heads after election results that upturned the status quo.

Opinion

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A push for gender equality in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 22, 2019 Election results show slow-but-steady progress on women's equality, but the pace of change must increase because women are needed in the workforce.

Democracy

How global warming and young voters swung the Swiss elections

This content was published on Oct 22, 2019 Young, highly-qualified voters in urban regions are behind the spectacular surge of Green parties in Sunday’s elections to the Swiss parliament.

Opinion

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Are the Greens a sustainable wave?

This content was published on Oct 22, 2019 Political analyst Daniel Warner puts the “Green wave” dominating the Swiss election into perspective.

Democracy

The 2019 Swiss elections: Results in detail

This content was published on Oct 21, 2019 Everything you need to know about the results of the Swiss parliamentary elections 2019. Explore results by party, region and historical trends.

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