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Swiss Post’s e-voting system pulled for May votes

This content was published on Mar 29, 2019 The e-voting system operated by Swiss Post will not be available for nationwide votes on May 19.

An aerial view of the village of Etoy in canton Vaud (photo taken in 2013)

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Voters rejected urban sprawl curbs due to adequate laws

This content was published on Mar 28, 2019 A study shows that Swiss voters rejected a proposal aimed at curbing urban sprawl as most people felt that existing rules were sufficient.

Civilian with an assault rifle outside a shooting range

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Swiss gun tradition in the crossfire

This content was published on Mar 28, 2019 Emotions are running high ahead of a nationwide vote on reforming Swiss gun law. The outcome of the referendum will affect ties with the EU.

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Switzerland is three-quarters of a democracy

This content was published on Mar 27, 2019 Just three out of four people in Switzerland have a Swiss passport, meaning that a quarter of taxpaying residents have no political voice.

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Initiatives launched to protect wildlife and landscapes

This content was published on Mar 26, 2019 Four environment organisations have launched two initiatives: one to protect biodiversity and the other to stop the spread of built-up areas.

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Additional flaw found in Swiss Post e-voting system

This content was published on Mar 25, 2019 A second error in the Swiss Post planned e-voting system has been discovered as the public intrusion test phase comes to an end.

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How e-voting became a fight for democracy

This content was published on Mar 24, 2019 After years of tests, Swiss e-voting is at a crossroads. The government wants to extend it; a cross-party campaign wants to stop it altogether.

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Expat Swiss group wants to vet parliament candidates

This content was published on Mar 23, 2019 Candidates for October’s elections to the Swiss parliament are coming under scrutiny from the expatriate Swiss community.

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Global democracy forum to be held in Swiss capital in 2020

This content was published on Mar 22, 2019 The Bern local authorities have given the go-ahead for the city to host the ninth Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy next year.

The Montreux Music & Convention Centre (2m2c)

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Computer glitch prevents foreigners from voting in Montreux

This content was published on Mar 21, 2019 Last month’s vote on renovating the Montreux Music & Convention Centre has been declared null and void.

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