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Voters in Geneva approve proposal for free contraception

The initiative for free contraception moves to Geneva

This content was published on Sep 27, 2026 All recognised forms of contraception are covered: the pill, IUDs, implants, injections, patches, vaginal rings, the morning-after pill and condoms.

Democracy Week: ‘Urbansgemeinde’ and AI on the agenda

Digital Democracy

Citizen assemblies and AI on the agenda for Geneva Democracy Week

This content was published on Sep 27, 2026 Whilst artificial intelligence (AI) will be the focus of a simulation, an ‘Urbansgemeinde’ will invite citizens to make fictional collective decisions together.

The Council of States wants to weaken the protection of journalistic sources

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Swiss Senate moves to weaken journalistic source protection

This content was published on Sep 24, 2026 Senate tables motion to relax protection of journalistic sources.

National Council rejects the Medicines Supply Initiative

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Swiss lawmakers reject medicines security initiative

This content was published on Sep 24, 2026 Swiss parliamentary chamber adopts government counter-proposdal to medicine initiative.

Martin Pfister bombarded with parliamentary questions about the F-35

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Swiss lawmakers grill defence minister over botched F-35 deal

This content was published on Sep 21, 2026 Swiss defence minister faced hostile questions over botched procurement of F-35 jets.

Collecting signatures in exchange for money remains permitted

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Swiss Senate rejects ban on commercial signature collection for referendums

This content was published on Sep 21, 2026 Swiss Senate rejects ban on paid signature-gathering for initiatives and referendums.

Plans for an asylum seekers’ centre in Kandersteg (BE) have been scrapped

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Plans scrapped for Swiss asylum seeker centre in Kandersteg

This content was published on Sep 21, 2026 Canton of Bern abandons Kandersteg asylum seeker facility plan.

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Opinion poll results influence voting behaviour, Swiss study claims

This content was published on Sep 19, 2026 Opinion polls can influence the outcome of a referendum. A study shows that voters tend to vote against a proposal put to a referendum if they expect it to be rejected.

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Why the Swiss government doesn’t need to fear a no-confidence vote

This content was published on Sep 17, 2026 When it comes to the Federal Council, what might look like an undemocratic situation comes with various upsides, a German researcher finds.

Photo of man posting an envelope in letter box

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What do mail-in ballots look like in Switzerland?

This content was published on Sep 17, 2026 Over 90% of voters in Switzerland do it by post – a number which stands out globally, yet which hasn’t sparked major political debates about security.

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