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Swiss canton of Appenzell Inner Rhodes elects Pius Federer as new Landammann

Innerrhoden Landsgemeinde elects Pius Federer as new Landammann

This content was published on Apr 26, 2026 Voters in canton Appenzell Inner Rhodes in eastern Switzerland have elected Pius Federer as the new Landammann (equivalent to cantonal president) at the Landsgemeinde assembly on Sunday.

What defines a democracy in practice, and not just on paper?

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When is a democracy a ‘real’ democracy?

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 Around the world, many are worried about the decline of democracy. Pinning down the extent of this decline is not always so easy.

Parliamentary energy committee agrees to lift the ban on building new power plants

Switzerland’s nuclear revival on track in parliament

This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 Swiss parliamentary committee supports lifting ban on construction of new power plants.

Federal Supreme Court rejects cancellation of vote on e-ID

Swiss Supreme Court refuses to annul e-ID vote

This content was published on Apr 21, 2026 Swiss Federal Supreme Court rejects appeals against controversial e-ID vote.

New popular initiative calls for a brake on federal personnel expenditure

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Swiss popular initiative demands limit on federal staff costs

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

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.

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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

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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.

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