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How democratic is Swiss democracy?

This content was published on Sep 1, 2017 Political scientist Daniel Warner questions Switzerland’s brand of direct democracy if the people don’t elect the country’s seven-member cabinet.

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Boosting citizens’ participation worldwide

This content was published on Aug 31, 2017 Ten years ago, the UN established a global annual opportunity to celebrate this planet’s most successful government system - direct democracy.

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Swiss court rejects risks for Eritrean returnees

This content was published on Aug 31, 2017 The risks faced by Eritreans who are sent back to their home country are less substantial than sometimes claimed, a Swiss court has ruled.

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Two new French speakers in parliament from 2019

This content was published on Aug 31, 2017 Following the next national elections, regional representation in the Swiss parliament will shift: French-speaking regions will gain two seats.

Switzerland s Simon Bodenmann in action against Sweden s Marcus Krueger during the 2017 Ice Hockey World Championship.

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Federal funds proposed for international sporting events

This content was published on Aug 30, 2017 As Switzerland gears up for a clutch of international sporting events, the government today asked parliament to sign-off on financial support.

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US urges ‘concerted’ international effort on North Korea

This content was published on Aug 30, 2017 The US has urged the international community in Geneva to work together and use ‘decisive leverage’ to pressure North Korea.

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US Navy to help investigate Swiss fighter jet crash

This content was published on Aug 29, 2017 The Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) said the “in-depth investigation” will be carried out by the American Navy together with the manufacturer of the F/A-18. Armasuisse said it is not yet known when the results will be availalble. A report on the accident issued in June concluded it occurred due to pilot error. The…

The entrance to a Red Cross unaccompanied minors centre in Castione, in canton Ticino

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UNHCR urges Switzerland to improve care of unaccompanied minors

This content was published on Aug 29, 2017 Unaccompanied minors who have fled to Switzerland without their relatives should benefit from welcome centres that are properly adapted.

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How far should ministers go to prove their ‘Swissness’?

This content was published on Aug 29, 2017 The question of dual-nationality has come up again in Switzerland, as two contenders for the job of foreign minister consider their passports.

Blick auf den Nationalrat mit historischem Gemälde im Hintergrund

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The people who pay taxes voluntarily

This content was published on Aug 29, 2017 In Switzerland, voters determine how much should be paid in taxes, and how those taxes should be used. Isn’t this asking for trouble?

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