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Swiss to vote on tax and license fee initiatives in March

Voters to decide on tax reform and the SRG initiative in March

This content was published on Nov 5, 2025 Swiss to vote on four initiatives on March 8, including individual taxation and financing SRG.

Consultation opened on municipal voting rights for foreigners

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Canton Bern launches consultation on voting rights for foreigners

This content was published on Oct 27, 2025 The Bern cantonal government has launched a consultation process concerning the possible introduction of optional voting rights for foreign residents at the municipality level.

Study sees news deprivation as a threat to Swiss democracy

Swiss Politics

Study: news deprivation is a threat to Swiss democracy

This content was published on Oct 27, 2025 Fewer people in Switzerland are getting their daily information from traditional news media. Since 2009, the proportion of "news-deprived" people has almost doubled.

Benjamin von Wyl looking into the camera.

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Why did the Swiss vote twice on the E-ID?

This content was published on Oct 23, 2025 We explain why certain issues tend to reappear in Swiss democracy.

people in suits voting in front of flags

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Why Switzerland attends NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly

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

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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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