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Let the British people decide the outcome of Brexit

Pro and anti Brexit protestors outside the Palace of Westminster

This content was published on Nov 16, 2018 London and the EU have finally agreed draft terms for their divorce. To settle this messy period of British politics there is only one real option.

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Does the ‘Swiss law first’ initiative strengthen or weaken democracy?

This content was published on Nov 15, 2018 Voters will soon decide on giving the Swiss constitution priority over international law. We bring you a debate on the issue.

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Support for ‘Swiss law first’ initiative remains limited

This content was published on Nov 14, 2018 A rightwing proposal to put Swiss law above international law has failed to win more support. It looks set for rejection by voters on November 25.

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Social welfare detectives: how far can they go?

This content was published on Nov 13, 2018

Opinion

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‘Insurance fraud is unfair and asocial’

This content was published on Nov 10, 2018 Taxpayers and honest citizens will have to foot the bill for insurance cheats if a new law is not accepted by voters, argues Mauro Tuena.

Opinion

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‘Insurance surveillance law is open to interpretation’

This content was published on Nov 10, 2018 Social Democratic parliamentarian Silvia Schenker argues the new law on social security insurance fraud was drafted in haste and is of poor quality.

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While US politics remains divisive, direct democracy is proudly at work locally

This content was published on Nov 7, 2018 Results of the US midterm elections show that direct democracy is working at a local level in contrast to the divisive politics in Washington.

Opinion

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A marathon, not a sprint: what the midterm elections mean for American democracy

This content was published on Nov 7, 2018 Is there cause for celebration after yesterday's midterm elections? Yes – a muted, exhausted, close-the-door-and-weep sort of celebration.

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Moutier vote judged an embarrassment for Swiss democracy

This content was published on Nov 6, 2018 “Shockwave”, “political earthquake”, “mess”: the Swiss newspapers react to the thwarted attempt by the town of Moutier to change cantons.

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Separatist vote declared invalid in Swiss town

This content was published on Nov 5, 2018 A vote in Moutier, which last year saw the Swiss town switch allegiance from canton Bern to canton Jura, has been declared void.

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