Social media fragmentation: do online platforms drown democracy in noise?
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With online platforms under pressure and AI set to flood the internet with content, is it all over for the ideal of a harmonious digital public sphere?
How Switzerland is caught up in Russia’s propaganda machine
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Switzerland’s neutrality has not prevented it from becoming the target of fake news and propaganda from Moscow. An explainer.
Why some people turn to authoritarianism in the name of freedom
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Sociologists Carolin Amlinger and Oliver Nachtwey explain the sometimes surprising origins of a new type of anti-democratic figure.
What does 2025 hold in store for democracy around the world?
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Disinformation, election manipulation and online hate are unlikely to disappear – but some signs of hope for democracy can still be found.
Will Moldova vote to join the EU despite Russia’s influence?
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On October 20, Moldova will vote on EU accession. How will the referendum turn out in a country with many Russia sympathisers?
US disinformation surge rings alarm bells for Swiss direct democracy
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Like the United States, Swiss direct democracy is vulnerable to the same disinformation tactics that threaten voters around the world.
Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?
Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?
