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Our global journalists on the stakes of Swiss elections

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This content was published on Oct 4, 2023 Ahead of October 22 elections, SWI journalists from around the world talk about the international relevance of Swiss politics.

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How Swiss parties court the Kosovar diaspora

This content was published on Sep 27, 2023 Will Swiss Kosovars make it into the federal parliament for the first time?

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How do you get the Swiss Abroad to the polls when there are none nearby?

This content was published on Sep 21, 2023 Elections in Switzerland are so-called mobilisation elections: but how does a Swiss party woo citizens who live abroad?

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A 27th canton? How the voices of Swiss Abroad can be heard

This content was published on Sep 15, 2023 Should the Swiss Abroad form their own canton to have better chances in Swiss elections? The arguments for and against.

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In pursuit of the unattainable ideal of democracy

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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