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Taiwan: a model democracy

Taiwan has developed into an exemplary democracy. This can be seen in schools as well as in election campaigns – despite or because of its precarious status.

The Swiss who taught Americans about direct democracy

This content was published on Jun 15, 2024 The movement for direct democracy in the United States began in Zurich. It is closely associated with the story of the Swiss socialist Karl Bürkli.

Member of parliament Lisa Yasko in a green jacket.

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What a Ukrainian member of parliament expects from the peace summit in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 6, 2024 Ukrainian politician Lisa Yasko explains why the peace conference in Switzerland is important for the people in her country and reacts to the criticism of the postponed elections in Ukraine.

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European elections: ‘Since Brexit, Switzerland can no longer cherry-pick’

This content was published on Jun 5, 2024 Political scientist Giorgio Malet discusses the rise of the right in the European elections, the impact of Brexit and the EU debate in Switzerland.

Politician Chih-chiang Lo from the conservative KMT campaigning on a market street in the Da'an district of Taipei in early 2024

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Transparent political finances: a balancing act in Taiwan and Switzerland

This content was published on May 31, 2024 With strict regulations and monitoring instruments, Taiwan has succeeded in strengthening trust in politics. But this also has a dark side.

Afrikaaners sing songs in 2014 to commemorate a Boer war battle near Dundee, South Africa.

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In South Africa, right-wing white populists do politics but not the elections

This content was published on May 28, 2024 South Africa votes in a national election on May 29 in what is widely expected to be a landmark moment for the country’s post-apartheid democracy.

Claudia Sheinbaum (centre in white), candidate for the presidency of Mexico, participates in a campaign event in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 20, 2024.

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In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum would govern ‘without verbal violence’

This content was published on May 27, 2024 Latin America expert Yanina Welp explains what is likely to change if Mexico elects its first female president.

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Economist Federico Sturzenegger: ‘Freedom will restore prosperity to Argentina’

This content was published on May 19, 2024 Javier Milei’s economic adviser defends the Argentinian president’s controversial policies and shares his views on the political situation in the country.

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporter holds up a mask of Narendra Modi

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Zurich historian on elections in India: ‘I have a lot of hope for the future’

This content was published on Apr 3, 2024 Debjani Bhattacharyya discusses Indian elections, federalism and the free trade agreement with Switzerland.

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Is it all over for the World Summit for Democracy?

This content was published on Mar 11, 2024 The World Summit for Democracy is threatening to collapse. This creates an opportunity for Switzerland and its new democratic foreign policy.

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