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Youth parliaments – the springboard of Swiss democracy

Gruppe von Jugendlichen vor einem Eingang in ein älteres Haus

This content was published on May 22, 2023 In Switzerland, the more than 80 youth parliaments help 15- to 25-year-olds learn the ropes of politics.

Junge Menschen an einem grossen Tisch folgen einer Präsentation im Raum

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Youth parliaments are also a platform for integration

This content was published on May 22, 2023 Swiss youth parliaments are open to any youth even if they aren't allowed to participate in Swiss democracy.

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Youth parliaments: political training and fun

This content was published on May 19, 2023 Youth parliaments: political training and fun

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Initiative launched to make becoming Swiss easier

This content was published on May 16, 2023 The initiative calls for naturalisation to be possible after five years of legal residence, irrespective of the permanent residence permit.

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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.

Aktivist ist mit Aufruf für Bürgerpanels auf einem Zaun vor dem Westminster Palast

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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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