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Youth call for own national parliament

This content was published on Apr 3, 2016 In the past 20 years, 65 youth parliaments and councils have been formed in Swiss cantons and communes, as well as in Liechtenstein. But there is no overarching national body. Currently the biggest platform dedicated to representing young people’s political interests was the Youth SessionExternal link held at the Swiss parliament, which is held once a…

‘Experts shouldn’t have too much say in running society’

This content was published on Apr 3, 2016 Are some popular votes too complicated for those of us without economics degrees? Why and how should people become ‘active economic citizens’?

The 2015 elections in pictures

This content was published on Apr 2, 2016 They attended party gatherings out in the country and watched candidates in public debates and personal publicity stunts. They trained their lenses on politicians at press conferences and at work. What’s more, accredited photographers enjoy the privilege of unrestricted access to both chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. This is unique in Europe. …

‘The Swiss are not model democrats’

This content was published on Apr 1, 2016 Indeed, some 90% of those eligible to vote cast a ballot. Very few, however, do so every time. The people who always vote tend to be politically well informed, Lanz explained in this syndicated interview with the newspapers, Tages-Anzeiger and Der Bund. Felix Schindler: Your study found that only 10% of those entitled to vote…

Political forums hold the key to democracy

This content was published on Apr 1, 2016 When climbing the stairs of the 13th-century Käfigturm, you do not just end up in an information centre on democracy; the thick walls of the former fortified tower, which later became a prison, also are a venue for political events and exhibitions. What’s special about these rooms, located in a prime spot near the parliament…

A surge in gun permits

This content was published on Apr 1, 2016 A survey by swissinfo.ch shows gun permit applications were up almost everywhere in 2015.

Switzerland’s forgotten ‘Leonardo da Vinci’

This content was published on Mar 31, 2016 For 16th century zoologists, it was like Google's arrival. Rather than punch a keyboard, they could thumb over Conrad Gessner’s sensational work.

Complementary medicine

This content was published on Mar 31, 2016 Complementary medicine offers a broad selection of therapies and treatments. Homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine and holistic anthroposophical methods have developed therapies often used by patients in addition to conventional medicine.

Rebuilding the brand

This content was published on Mar 31, 2016 After the unravelling of its banking secrecy laws, scandal at FIFA and economic pressures dealt a further blow to the Swiss reputation for stability.

Farmers ask voters to boost local food production

This content was published on Mar 30, 2016 A leftwing farmers’ movement handed in an initiative promoting Swiss agriculture and sustainable food.

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