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Switzerland could improve its direct democracy

This content was published on Jun 27, 2014 Since the minaret ban in 2009, a consistent battle cry of red, white, and black has accompanied every major conservative initiative. The formula – outsiders, coated in black, imposing on Swiss prosperity – seems to work: conservative parties continue to dominate the quarterly votes.  The Swiss take pride in their direct democracy, and the merits…