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Swiss report sheds light on state of direct democracy worldwide

This content was published on May 6, 2026 The Centre for Democracy Studies Aarau now produces an annual overview of referendums held in Switzerland and around the world.

Swiss democracy

Are citizens’ assemblies on the decline in an era of eroding democracy?

This content was published on Apr 29, 2026 In Switzerland, a long-planned citizens’ assembly was shelved in Geneva shortly before it was due to begin. Is this part of an international trend?

Former Maoist rebels walk at the Shaktikhor cantonment in Chitwan

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How Switzerland supported Nepal in its long road to peace

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Switzerland played a key role in Nepal’s peace process.

Democracy

When is a democracy no longer a democracy?

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Beyond Switzerland’s borders, democracy is under pressure. But with gradual decay as much the cause as violent coups, it’s not always clear when, or if, it really “ends”.

His fingers form the victory sign: Zoltán Tamassy leaves the polling station.

Swiss Abroad

Swiss in Hungary: ‘We’ve given ourselves a second chance’

This content was published on Apr 13, 2026 Swiss Abroad Zoltán Tamassy voted for the Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar. Swissinfo accompanied him through an exciting day.

Election observer speaks of "clean procedures" on election day in Hungary

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Swiss observers satisfied with Hungarian elections

This content was published on Apr 13, 2026 Swiss parliamentarians took part in a Council of Europe observation mission in Hungary.

Information wars

What Romania’s election turmoil reveals about TikTok’s political influence

This content was published on Apr 6, 2026 After an election was cancelled over Russian interference, Switzerland supported the Romanian think tank Expert Forum in gathering evidence.

Global elections

Italian voters spurn judiciary reform in referendum

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 In a recent referendum, Italian voters turned down a government-backed proposal to reform the judiciary. A legal scholar and two political scientists discuss the implications.

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How direct democracy became part of Orbán’s ‘illiberal’ toolkit in Hungary

This content was published on Mar 31, 2026 Since 2010, Hungarian authorities have channelled public sentiment with a range of direct-democratic tools – including one which even Switzerland’s ample repertoire lacks.

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How decades of debate over Stuttgart’s train station boosted local democracy

This content was published on Mar 18, 2026 In the debate over Stuttgart’s main railway station, politicians have learned lessons and, with Swiss support, bolstered local democracy.

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