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As Switzerland shakes up its foreign aid, will it stay committed to democracy?

This content was published on Jul 13, 2026 With the government planning to boost short-term humanitarian aid at the expense of longer-term projects, this could be bad news for democracy promotion.

Swiss people are satisfied but self-critical

Swiss are satisfied with life but critical of their country

This content was published on Jul 10, 2026 Switzerland is a country of contented people with a critical view of their homeland

Churches believe priests should be exempt from military service

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Swiss priests object to military service

This content was published on Jul 10, 2026 Several Churches condemn decision to force priests to serve in the Swiss military.

Counter-proposal on corporate responsibility receives little support

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Little support for Swiss government ideas on ethical business

This content was published on Jul 9, 2026 Counter-proposal to Responsible Business initiative receives little business or political support.

Andrea Caroni, Member of the Council of States in the National Council

Swiss Politics

Cantonal majority: an obstacle that could scupper the Swiss-EU deal

This content was published on Jul 8, 2026 A cantonal majority requirement would significantly raise the bar for a referendum win on a deal with European Union.

Federal Council wants accident benefits for all victims of sexual violence

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Swiss sexual violence victims could get more accident insurance coverage

This content was published on Jul 7, 2026 Swiss legal loophole means some victims of sexual violence are not covered by accident insurance.

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The Gotthard Base Tunnel ten years on

This content was published on Jul 4, 2026 Ten years on, has the Gotthard Base Tunnel fulfilled expectations, shortened travel times through the Alps and brought more passengers and freight onto trains?

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Global elections

Why citizens’ assemblies can’t tackle populism

This content was published on Jul 3, 2026 Deliberative mini-publics are no means to stop populism, argues political scientist Yanina Welp.

The Food Initiative Committee launches its campaign

Food safety

Proponents of food security initiative launch campaign

This content was published on Jul 2, 2026 The committee behind a people’s initiative for safe food and clean drinking water is calling for changes to Swiss agricultural policy.

The referendum campaign against the return to nuclear power has been launched

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Swiss initiative challenges return to nuclear power

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 New nuclear power stations to cost billions and hinder renewable energies, says committee.

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