Swiss democracy

Swiss popular initiative demands limit on federal staff costs

New popular initiative calls for a brake on federal personnel expenditure

This content was published on Apr 14, 2026 Swiss popular initiative calls for limits to be imposed on federal staffing costs.

Democracy

Democracy over autocracy: the Swiss like their form of government

This content was published on Apr 13, 2026 The Swiss love their democracy, according to a study. Although some critical voices come from Swiss People's Party voters.

Swiss democracy

Switzerland’s referendum habit: an early warning to Europe?

This content was published on Apr 10, 2026 As the country considers capping its population, the drawbacks of direct democracy are up for debate.

Keller-Sutter wants to test who is responsible for insulting social media posts

Information wars

Swiss government minister sues ‘misogynistic’ Grok

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Karin Keller-Sutter files criminal complaint for defamation after misogynist comments on X.

Federal Council continues to reject accession to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

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Swiss government rejects initiative that champions anti-nuclear weapons treaty

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Swiss government rejects popular initiative that champions global pact to ban nuclear weapons.

From 2029, imputed rental value will no longer be taxable

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Swiss imputed rental value to be abolished in 2029

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Imputed rental value on Swiss homes will no longer be taxable from 2029.

Federal Council warns against "No 10 million Swiss" initiative

Swiss Politics

Swiss government warns against ten-million population cap

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Swiss government warns capping population at 10 million could harm prosperity and EU ties.

Opinion

Global elections

Why direct democracy is also a stage for political parties to fight for attention

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 Popular votes may appear to reflect the pure “will of the people,” but they also function as a stage for political parties, argues Dutch political scientist Toine Paulissen.

The SBC initiative seeks to reduce the annual licence fee for the national broadcaster from CHF335 ($431) to CHF200 and exempt all businesses.

Swiss Politics

Swiss voters reject cuts to licence fee

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 The Swiss have clearly rejected a proposal to reduce funding for Swissinfo's parent company.

Swiss democracy

Cash in the constitution: a Swiss decision on an international issue

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 For cash advocate Brett Scott, the Swiss vote could act as a signal internationally. An analysis with sociological perspectives.

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