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Increasing political diversity within Swiss cantonal governments

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

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.

Swiss president Viola Amherd on the left, speaks to Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, on the right. Both stand in front of a blue European Commission backdrop behind their own podiums. Amherd wears a dark top and a red jacket and stands in front of the Swiss flag (a red square flag with a white plus). Von der Leyen wears a light top and a red jacket and stands in front of the EU flag, which is navy with a circle of 12 gold stars.

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‘Europe’ initiative launched to strengthen Swiss-EU ties

This content was published on Apr 2, 2024 Relations with the EU should be anchored in the constitution, according to a people’s initiative launched by Alliance Europe on Tuesday.

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Imperfect, resilient, and transparent: what our readers think of democracy

This content was published on Mar 28, 2024 Why are you optimistic about the future of democracy? This is the question SWI swissinfo.ch put to readers. The responses are thought-provoking.

A protest in which one protester holds up a white placard which says ‘Für die Demokratie in der Türkei’, or ‘for democracy in Turkey’, in red and white lettering

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Swiss court fines four protesters over ‘Kill Erdogan’ banner

This content was published on Mar 21, 2024 Four people have been found guilty of public incitement to commit crimes or violence over a ‘Kill Erdogan’ banner used at a demonstration in 2017.

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Swiss police stop lecture by far-right Austrian activist

This content was published on Mar 17, 2024 The location of a lecture by Austrian far-right activist Martin Sellner had been kept secret until the end.

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‘Political earthquake’: papers react to Swiss pension vote

This content was published on Mar 4, 2024 Foreign and domestic media are speaking of a “political earthquake” and “shock” following Swiss voters’ backing of a 13th monthly pension payment.

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Zurich voters approve extension of runways at airport

This content was published on Mar 3, 2024 Voters in canton Zurich have given the all-clear for an extension of two runways at the country’s biggest airport.

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Geneva to lower signature-collection threshold for public votes

This content was published on Mar 3, 2024 Voters in Geneva have backed an idea to reinforce democratic rights by lowering the number of signatures needed for initiatives and referendums.

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Swiss parliament throws out right to vote at 16

This content was published on Feb 28, 2024 Swiss 16- and 17-year-olds will not be able to vote and stand for election at national level in the near future.

Racial profiling is when police conduct targeted checks on people solely because of their skin colour.

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Racial profiling judgement against Switzerland: ‘a hopeful moment’

This content was published on Feb 28, 2024 A UN expert reveals how she encountered a “culture of denial” when she identified the problem in Switzerland.

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