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In pursuit of the unattainable ideal of democracy

Sabine Jenni auf dem Bahnhofplatz in Bern.

This content was published on Sep 15, 2023 What is the state of political education in Switzerland? Sabine Jenni from Demokrative explains.

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What attracts young people to the ballot box?

This content was published on Sep 14, 2023 Democracy expert: "Strengthening democracy education is a very big opportunity for Switzerland".

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Swiss Abroad views: casting votes from afar

This content was published on Sep 10, 2023 Each Swiss canton has its own electoral laws, making it complicated for the Swiss Abroad to participate in elections in their home country.

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Democracy Monitor 2023: half of citizens unhappy with Swiss politics

This content was published on Sep 3, 2023 A poll reveals that citizens are divided over Swiss politics: appreciation for the system of direct democracy, but pessimism about the future.

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Swiss government proposes constitutional protection for cash

This content was published on Aug 30, 2023 A draft law has been put to consultation in response to pressure for constitutional guarantees on the use of cash.

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Democracy crash course: time for a quiz!

This content was published on Aug 25, 2023 After learning so much from the newsletters, it’s now time for a quiz.

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Federal Council continues to allow paid signature collections

This content was published on Aug 23, 2023 Paid signature gathering for initiatives and referendums continues to be allowed.

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Study: voters and parties discriminate against candidates with non-Swiss names

This content was published on Aug 13, 2023 Political candidates with foreign-sounding names get 5% fewer votes than those with typically Swiss names on the same electoral list, a study reveals.

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‘Sabotage everywhere’: at the Swiss birthplace of global anarchism

This content was published on Aug 8, 2023 Thousands of anarchists made the pilgrimage to the small town of St-Imier for “Anarchy 2023”. Their positions, for example on Ukraine, differ widely.

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