Cluster: Democracy

Why calls to ‘tax the rich’ are loud, popular – and rarely successful

This content was published on Nov 30, 2025 The idea of clamping down on the rich often enjoys large public support. In practice, it rarely succeeds – even when citizens can vote directly on it. Why not?

Photo of woman with "Tax the rich" sign in the background

Swiss democracy

Swiss voters massively reject inheritance tax, civic duty proposals

This content was published on Nov 30, 2025 The Swiss have overwhelmingly voted against both a proposal for a new tax on big inheritances and a call for all citizens to perform civic duty in Sunday's polls.

No minimum wage in the canton of Fribourg

Swiss democracy

Voters in Fribourg reject introduction of minimum wage

This content was published on Nov 30, 2025 On Sunday, Swiss voters in canton Fribourg rejected an initiative by the left and workers' unions calling for the introduction of a minimum wage.

Climate adaptation

Ten years of Swiss climate votes since the Paris Agreement

This content was published on Nov 21, 2025 From Paris to the polls: in Switzerland, direct democracy means that climate policy is a public – and recurring – issue.

Operation Libero must look for a new president

Swiss democracy

Swiss liberal political group seeks new leadership

This content was published on Nov 20, 2025 Swiss Operation Libero movement loses two co-presidents, Sanija Ameti and Stefan Manser-Egli.

History

How the far right became a Europe-wide movement

This content was published on Nov 19, 2025 New research shows how extremists rebuilt cross-border networks in Europe and the part Switzerland played.

Democracy

Civic duty and inheritance tax initiatives face ballot box defeats in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 19, 2025 A majority of Swiss voters look set to reject the civic duty and inheritance tax initiatives on November 30, according to a poll.

Companies collect signatures for Swiss initiatives

Swiss democracy

Switzerland cracks down on fake referendum signatures

This content was published on Nov 13, 2025 Federal Chancellery cracks down on fake signatures backing popular initiatives in Switzerland.

A police officer leaves a distribution center after collecting polling material for the upcoming presidential election, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Global elections

Can Swiss-style federalism help power-sharing efforts in Sri Lanka?

This content was published on Nov 13, 2025 A delegation from Sri Lanka visited Switzerland to learn about direct democracy and federalism. They want to put some aspects into practice.

Castaneda: the same commune president for 45 years

Swiss democracy

Mayor of Swiss municipality celebrates 45 years in office

This content was published on Nov 9, 2025 This weekend Attilio Savioni celebrated 45 years of being mayor of the Graubünden municipality of Castaneda.

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