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What does 2025 hold in store for democracy around the world?

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This content was published on Dec 28, 2024 Disinformation, election manipulation and online hate are unlikely to disappear – but some signs of hope for democracy can still be found.

A demonstrator waves a Georgian flag during a protest against the governments' decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union in Tbilisi, Georgia, early Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov)

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Fear of police violence and deportation: the Georgia protests from a Swiss perspective

This content was published on Dec 22, 2024 Swiss citizens are also taking part in the protests. Some fear that they could be deported.

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Moldova: A small neutral country at the crossroads between the EU and Russia

Switzerland is committed to democracy education and the integration of Ukrainians in Moldova.

Max Schneeberger in the kitchen of the "Tilendieva" clubhouse in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

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Swiss entrepreneur Max Schneeberger pursues cultural mission in Almaty

This content was published on Dec 10, 2024 Since taking early retirement, the Swiss national has made a new career giving a boost to democracy in his adopted country of Kazakhstan.

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Swiss OSCE observers keep an eye on tense US election

This content was published on Nov 2, 2024 In an extremely tense election climate, the OSCE has sent almost 250 international observers to the US. Among them are two Swiss: Sascha Alderisi and Jean-Luc Addor.

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Why the Georgian cultural scene is hoping for an opposition victory

This content was published on Oct 26, 2024 Swiss-Georgian cultural collaborations are an example of a transnational civil society. Now it is under threat from an authoritarian law.

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Schoolkids ready for Moldova’s democracy – with Swiss help

This content was published on Oct 18, 2024 In Moldovan schools, education for society is a popular subject. Swiss funding supports this progressive approach to pedagogy. SWI swissinfo.ch visited classrooms there to see how it works.

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Will Moldova vote to join the EU despite Russia’s influence?

This content was published on Oct 4, 2024 On October 20, Moldova will vote on EU accession. How will the referendum turn out in a country with many Russia sympathisers?

A deepfake image, created by AI, portrays Kamala Harris as a communist dictator.

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US disinformation surge rings alarm bells for Swiss direct democracy

This content was published on Sep 26, 2024 Like the United States, Swiss direct democracy is vulnerable to the same disinformation tactics that threaten voters around the world.

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Trump, Biden and hatred: how US polarisation affects Americans in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 20, 2024 A Republican, Democrat and Independent living in Switzerland describe the emotional divide in US politics.

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