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Why Switzerland attends NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly

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This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 Twice yearly, lawmakers from NATO and beyond – including Switzerland – meet to discuss all things defence. A portrait of an understated institution.

Almost every member of the federal parliament experiences hatred and threats

Democracy

Most Swiss politicians subjected to hatred and threats

This content was published on Oct 21, 2025 Almost all Swiss parliamentarians experience hostility in connection with their political mandate.

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What role does money play in Swiss politics?

This content was published on Oct 16, 2025 A data analysis offers a first look at how Switzerland compares internationally when it comes to political donations.

Broad coalition wants to extend political rights to foreigners

Swiss Politics

Coalition seeks political rights for foreigners in Vaud

This content was published on Oct 15, 2025 A coalition in Vaud pushes to grant cantonal voting rights to foreigners with 10 years in Switzerland.

A committee against the citizen service initiative

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Swiss lawmakers against civic service initiative

This content was published on Oct 14, 2025 Swiss popular initiative for a compulsory civic service labeled a 'dangerous experiment'.

Initiative calls for recognition of the State of Palestine

Foreign Affairs

Swiss initiative demands Palestinian state recognition

This content was published on Oct 14, 2025 Coalition launches popular initiative for Switzerland to officially recognise Palestine as a state.

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Swiss democracy

Why people in Switzerland trust the state

Stable country, stable money, stable lifestyles: in comparison, many things run smoothly in Switzerland. One factor is the high level of trust.

A solidarity rally for Gaza in front of the Federal Palace in Bern in June 2025.

Foreign Affairs

Could voters decide whether Switzerland recognises Palestine?

This content was published on Oct 10, 2025 A committee wants to force the Swiss government to recognise Palestine as a state – by referendum. Is that possible?

The Swiss National Bank is located on Bundesplatz, just a few steps away from the Federal Palace.

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How protected is the Swiss National Bank compared with the US Federal Reserve?

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 Where does the Swiss National Bank’s independence come from, and how does it compare internationally?

Federal ballot: sabre-rattling to aid the visually impaired and blind

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Switzerland to make voting easier for the visually impaired

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Switzerland introduces Braille voting templates to make voting easier for the visually impaired.

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