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Cash in the constitution: a Swiss decision on an international issue

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 For cash advocate Brett Scott, the Swiss vote could act as a signal internationally. An analysis with sociological perspectives.

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Swiss vote on taxing spouses, media licence fee, cash availability and climate fund

This content was published on Mar 7, 2026 Ballot boxes are set to close at noon on Sunday. Swiss citizens are voting on a referendum, three popular initiatives and a counterproposal. The results will be out the same day.

What role should voters play in decisions about major trade deals?

Does popular input boost the legitimacy of big trade agreements? Or are such deals best left to the specialists?

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Feb 26, 2026

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What experience have you had with referendums in your country?

Have you ever experienced a referendum where you live? Let us know!

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Feb 23, 2026

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National Council committee does not want to slim down the savings package any further

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Swiss parliament signals division on size of federal budget cuts

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 House of Representatives finance committee signals higher budget cuts than Senate.

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Could direct democracy trip up Swiss trade deals?

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For Switzerland, this could come with an added complication: the ballot box.

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Swiss authorities want more data exchange between cantonal police forces

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 The federal authorities have created a platform for data sharing between cantonal police forces, but this must still be approved by parliament and the cantons.

Switzerland is getting worse in the fight against corruption

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Switzerland backtracks in fight against corruption

This content was published on Feb 10, 2026 Switzerland drops in Corruption Perceptions Index with poor marks on transparency in lobbying.

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Why parliamentary independence matters in North Macedonia

This content was published on Feb 9, 2026 For more than 15 years, Switzerland has provided support for North Macedonia’s parliament. What difference has this made?

SRG: More than 2,000 people for the public service in Ticino

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Thousands show support for public broadcaster in Ticino

This content was published on Feb 8, 2026 Several thousand demonstrate in support of SBC in Bellinzona.

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