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Struggling for democracy in remote Australian islands

Bruno Kaufmann outside the footy ground in the capital of the Tiwi

This content was published on Jan 11, 2018 People power may be possible in democratic regions with self-rule, but it is another story in some of Australasia’s remoter places.

A picture of Stans in the canton Nidwalden

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Switzerland stays attractive for companies and top earners

This content was published on Jan 10, 2018 Switzerland remains an attractive tax destination for both companies and top earners in 2017, according to a global survey.

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Why should WEF appeal to the US President?

This content was published on Jan 10, 2018 US President Donald Trump says he will attend the World Economic Forum this month. What's in it for Trump and for WEF?

Swiss president Berset and Austrian Chancellor Kurz before a painting shaking hands

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Austria promises to help in Swiss-EU row

This content was published on Jan 10, 2018 Austrian has pledged to support Switzerland in a dispute with the European Union over a planned limitation of the stock exchange.

The US ambassador in front of the embassy in Bern

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New US ambassador to Switzerland has taken up post

This content was published on Jan 8, 2018 Ed McMullen, a supporter and former political strategist of Donald Trump took up his position in the Swiss capital Bern on December 15.

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Chinese intelligence using fake online profiles to poach Swiss knowledge

This content was published on Jan 7, 2018 The NZZ newspaper reports that Chinese secret services are systematically trying to extract information from Swiss researchers and decision-makers.

Winners Gmür, far left, and Stahl, second from left, pose in sunny Davos with some of their British counterparts

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Switzerland takes top spots in Swiss-British parliamentary ski race

This content was published on Jan 6, 2018 The annual Swiss-British ski week meeting between members of parliament from the United Kingdom and Switzerland goes back to a 1956 event in Davos, when the Swiss and British delegates spontaneously challenged each other to a ski race. The first organised parliamentary race took place the following year. Saturday’s giant slalom race, the culmination of…

Members of the Swiss People s Party in the House of Representatives holding signs

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Initiative to cancel free movement greenlighted for signature gathering

This content was published on Jan 6, 2018 The Federal Chancellery has approved the initiative text, clearing the way for the signature-gathering phase to begin as of January 16, People’s Party President Albert Rösti told Swiss public television SRF on Friday. “We’re convinced that immigration needs to be controlled in this country,” he said. Supporters of the initiative will need to gather and…

Demonstration für die Abschaffung der Schweizer Armee 1989 auf dem Berner Bundesplatz.

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Every three months, a revolution

This content was published on Jan 3, 2018 The people's initiative is a promise for, or a threat of a potential revolution in Switzerland.

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The local club as a school of democracy

This content was published on Jan 2, 2018 Clubs and associations are crucial for society and democracy. But there are no precise figures as there is no duty to register.

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