Cluster: Democracy

Switzerland flies under the radar at NATO gathering

press conference with five people in suits

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 Switzerland is not a NATO member, but it keeps half a foot in the door – a visit to the alliance’s recent parliamentary assembly shows how this works.

Almost every member of the federal parliament experiences hatred and threats

Democracy

Most Swiss politicians subjected to hatred and threats

This content was published on Oct 21, 2025 Almost all Swiss parliamentarians experience hostility in connection with their political mandate.

Swiss democracy

What role does money play in Swiss politics?

This content was published on Oct 16, 2025 A data analysis offers a first look at how Switzerland compares internationally when it comes to political donations.

Broad coalition wants to extend political rights to foreigners

Swiss Politics

Coalition seeks political rights for foreigners in Vaud

This content was published on Oct 15, 2025 A coalition in Vaud pushes to grant cantonal voting rights to foreigners with 10 years in Switzerland.

Dave Lesher, founder of "CalMatters", wants to ensure more transparency in politics from Sacramento. The picture shows the California State Capitol.

Digital Democracy

CalMatters: digital journalism as a safeguard for democracy

This content was published on Oct 15, 2025 How a California-based digital investigative platform is using AI to support – and explain – democracy.

A committee against the citizen service initiative

Swiss democracy

Swiss lawmakers against civic service initiative

This content was published on Oct 14, 2025 Swiss popular initiative for a compulsory civic service labeled a 'dangerous experiment'.

Initiative calls for recognition of the State of Palestine

Foreign Affairs

Swiss initiative demands Palestinian state recognition

This content was published on Oct 14, 2025 Coalition launches popular initiative for Switzerland to officially recognise Palestine as a state.

cartoon of hikers walking across a tree log

Swiss democracy

Why people in Switzerland trust the state

Stable country, stable money, stable lifestyles: in comparison, many things run smoothly in Switzerland. One factor is the high level of trust.

An exhibition to distinguish between real facts, fake news and opinion

Information wars

Swiss exhibition examines facts, fake news and the media

This content was published on Oct 13, 2025 Swiss Museum of Transport opens a exhibition devoted to facts, fake news and the work of the media.

meeting of lots of diplomats and politicians

Global elections

The UN and democracy – how do they interact?

This content was published on Oct 13, 2025 Does multilateralism still help to strengthen democracy? Experts and a former UN director-general in Geneva provide insights.

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