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To keep trust, police taught to ‘keep cool’

This content was published on May 12, 2023 A visit to a Swiss police training centre, where recruits learn how to react – proportionally – to various situations.

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The strengths of a ‘weak’ Swiss government

This content was published on May 5, 2023 Hardly any government is as trusted among the population as the Swiss Federal Council. Why is that?

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Swiss Abroad views: what voting records show

This content was published on Apr 27, 2023 Swiss voters abroad tend to follow the government line, although occasionally voting less conservative.

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Swiss set to vote again on Covid law

This content was published on Mar 30, 2023 A committee has submitted around 60,000 referendum signatures opposing the extension of certain provisions of the Covid-19 law.

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What role can citizens’ assemblies play in solving the climate crisis?

This content was published on Mar 28, 2023 Eco-totalitarianism poses a threat to climate change, says researcher Rikki Dean. Should citizens’ panels determine climate policy?

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Lucerne welcomes the young Swiss politicians of the future

This content was published on Mar 21, 2023 SWI swissinfo talks to Lorena, Mattis and Enno, three of 90 youngsters taking part in the annual children's parliament in Lucerne.

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How young parliamentarians are making a Swiss city more child-friendly

This content was published on Mar 21, 2023 In Lucerne, kids are getting involved politically - and they do it as well as grown-ups. SWI swissinfo.ch visits the children's parliament.

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Switzerland’s first blind politician on his career and direct democracy

This content was published on Mar 10, 2023 Manuele Bertoli is the only visually impaired member of a cantonal government in Switzerland. How did he manage to become so successful?

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The Swiss start-ups embracing the cooperative model

This content was published on Mar 3, 2023 The cooperative business model is a rare choice for Swiss entrepreneurs. SWI swissinfo.ch visits three start-ups that are bucking the trend.

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Working as a lobbyist for a Swiss supermarket giant

This content was published on Mar 2, 2023 Martin Schläpfer was once the face of Swiss retailer Migros in the halls of parliament. He reveals the secrets to successful lobbying.

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