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Fribourg voters say yes please to one hour’s free parking

This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 Voters in the Swiss city of Fribourg have approved a municipal initiative making the first hour of parking free.

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Climate article added to Aargau constitution

This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 Voters in the Swiss canton of Aargau have approved an amendment writing a climate article into its constitution.

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Geneva voters refuse to extend political rights to foreigners

This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 Voters in Geneva have rejected a move to extend political rights to foreigners.

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Hate symbols banned by voters in Geneva

This content was published on Jun 9, 2024 Hate symbols such as the Nazi swastika will be banned from public spaces in Geneva.

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Swiss to vote on pension reform and biodiversity in September

This content was published on May 15, 2024 Swiss citizens will vote on occupational pension schemes and a biodiversity initiative on September 22, the Federal Council announced on Wednesday.

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A day at the Council of Europe with Swiss delegates

This content was published on May 5, 2024 The Council of Europe turns 75 on Sunday. But what is it? And what do Swiss politicians do there?

A people’s initiative launched on Tuesday has called for the legalisation of commercially growing and selling cannabis.

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Swiss initiative wants cannabis to be enshrined in the constitution

This content was published on Apr 30, 2024 A people’s initiative launched on Tuesday has called for the legalisation of commercially growing and selling cannabis.

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Graubünden at 500: a look back at early modern democracy

This content was published on Apr 26, 2024 History professor Randolph Head sheds light on the evolution of democracy in canton Graubünden, which is turning 500 this year.

An entrance door of the Zurich district court.

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Zurich judge barred from ruling on climate activists

This content was published on Apr 26, 2024 The ruling from Switzerland's Federal Court was triggered following the judge's acquittal of a member of the group 'Extinction Rebellion'.

Mustafa Atici (second from left) and his wife Cennet cheer along side their supporters.

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Increasing political diversity within Swiss cantonal governments

This content was published on Apr 9, 2024 "I am confident that my journey has inspired many across Switzerland: Get involved, it's feasible, it's beneficial," says Mustafa Atici.

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