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Why people in Switzerland trust the state

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Stable country, stable money, stable lifestyles: in comparison, many things run smoothly in Switzerland. One factor is the high level of trust.

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This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Switzerland introduces Braille voting templates to make voting easier for the visually impaired.

How do restrictions on internet access affect you?

Internet shutdowns and blackouts can disrupt daily life, threaten safety, skew elections and damage economies.

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How digital civil society helped shape the Swiss e-ID

This content was published on Sep 29, 2025 Erik Schönenberger from the Digital Society association calls the process of involving critics "exemplary" – in contrast to AI regulation.

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Why a slow-paced digital transition may be best for democracy

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 When it comes to digital transformation, Switzerland and digital pioneer Estonia are at the opposite ends of the spectrum. What can be learnt from these two very different experiences?

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In Eastern Europe corruption lies at heart of polarisation

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 Political scientist Daniel Bochsler argues that the polarisation in Eastern Europe is more about criminal connections than content.

Do you trust that your country can withstand attacks against its democracy?

Democracies are increasingly coming under threat, both from within and without. How do your country’s institutions fare?

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