Cluster: Democracy

The price of the Nordics’ cautious stance on direct democracy

This content was published on Sep 4, 2018 Nordic states top international rankings on democracy but citizens actually have few opportunities to be involved in the decision-making process.

Democracy

Studying democracy in an age of populism

This content was published on Aug 24, 2018 Democracy is under pressure all around the world. A Swiss research institute is looking at how populists treat citizens’ rights.

Demonstrators with a toy tank in the streets of Zurich

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Politics: when the losers come out on top

This content was published on Aug 23, 2018 Radical political ideas can help bring about changes, even when they are roundly rejected at the ballot box in Switzerland’s direct democracy.

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Ethical food initiatives enjoy broad early support

This content was published on Aug 17, 2018 Two proposals aimed at promoting sustainable food and local farm products in Switzerland benefit from broad public support, poll says.

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Rome – enduring memories of changing times

This content was published on Aug 14, 2018 Rome’s ruins tell us about wars and destruction, but also about how from history emerged an extraordinary, fascinating and beautiful city.

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Expat Swiss push for e-voting despite reluctance at home

This content was published on Aug 10, 2018 The expat Swiss assembly has given the green light for an online petition calling for the introduction of e-voting by 2021.

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Should Switzerland be worried about low voter turnouts?

This content was published on Aug 10, 2018 On average, less than half of registered Swiss voters go to the polls. But there’s no need to panic about negative effects on the country’s democracy.

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How to motivate young adults to participate in politics

This content was published on Aug 10, 2018 Voter turnout among young adults is well below the population average. We discover the true political interests of young people.

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Signs of progress for democracy in Asia

This content was published on Jul 31, 2018 South and East Asia at a crossroads: while some countries are tempted by autocracy, others are strengthening participatory leadership.

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Compromise: the biggest asset in Swiss politics

This content was published on Jul 28, 2018 Politicians have a tough nut to crack this summer: the free movement of labour between Switzerland and the EU. A possible solution: more negotiations.

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