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Hackers wanted for Swiss e-voting system

This content was published on Feb 14, 2019 Now open: Registration for anyone who wants to help reveal cracks in Switzerland’s future e-voting system – and maybe earn a cash bounty.

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Bern police given increased powers while new energy law fails

This content was published on Feb 10, 2019 Voters in canton Bern have clearly approved a law allowing police to carry out covert investigation and as tightening rules for demonstrations.

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Left behind and locked out of Swiss democracy

This content was published on Feb 8, 2019 Democracy is based on the promise to adequately and appropriately represent the population. However, Switzerland’s system reveals some shortcomings.

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Life as a part-time local Swiss politician

This content was published on Feb 1, 2019 Thousands of Swiss officials have a normal occupation and do politics on the side.

Panel of speakers presenting e-voting moratorium initiative

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Opposition against e-voting project gathers pace

This content was published on Jan 25, 2019 A committee of politicians and IT experts launches an initiative aimed at banning online voting for at least five years in Switzerland.

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Practice what you preach

This content was published on Jan 24, 2019 The inspiration behind the school strike movement that’s bringing young people onto the streets all over Europe, has arrived in Switzerland.

President praises Swiss values at WEF

This content was published on Jan 22, 2019 “We reject diktats. The most commonly used word in our constitution is ‘freedom’ and we are proud of that,” said Maurer during his opening address in DavosExternal link on Tuesday morning. “We are free to accept responsibility for ourselves and others,” he explained. Maurer, who holds the rotating Swiss presidency alongside his role as the…

Campaigners with boxes and man with rifle and old Swiss army uniform

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Swiss to have final say on corporate tax and gun law reforms

This content was published on Jan 17, 2019 Campaigners have submitted the necessary signatures for nationwide votes on the Swiss gun law and an overhaul of the corporate tax system.

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Populist-leaning voters want more direct democracy – but do their parties deliver?

This content was published on Jan 15, 2019 Populist parties are on the rise in Europe. But do the citizens that back them support one of their core demands – more direct democracy?

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App launched to help Swiss voters

This content was published on Jan 15, 2019 The Swiss have launched an app that provides background information as well as the results of all votes nationwide.

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