As a reporter I cover developments in democracy where the Swiss perspective becomes relevant.
I am Swiss and have long been fascinated by the way public discussions shape society.
In Switzerland, trust and stability are interwoven
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The global political order is in upheaval, yet Switzerland remains relatively stable. SWI swissinfo.ch reporter Benjamin von Wyl analyses why.
Digital democracy: will Swiss signature scandal pave way for e-collecting?
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It remains to be seen whether the signature scam will bring about the digitalisation of direct democracy in Switzerland. An overview of the situation.
Why the AfD is keen on Switzerland’s direct democracy
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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has long advocated for “Swiss-style” direct democracy. What does the party hope to achieve with this?
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As Facebook and Instagram relax content restrictions, the commitment of volunteers who push back against hate is becoming more crucial than ever.
Digital citizens could shake up democracy in Switzerland and beyond
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Leading experts in medicine and business are pinning their hopes on digital twins. Two economists have a bold proposal that could reshape democracy.
Why some people turn to authoritarianism in the name of freedom
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Sociologists Carolin Amlinger and Oliver Nachtwey explain the sometimes surprising origins of a new type of anti-democratic figure.
What does 2025 hold in store for democracy around the world?
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Disinformation, election manipulation and online hate are unlikely to disappear – but some signs of hope for democracy can still be found.
Schoolkids ready for Moldova’s democracy – with Swiss help
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In Moldovan schools, education for society is a popular subject. Swiss funding supports this progressive approach to pedagogy. SWI swissinfo.ch visited classrooms there to see how it works.
Will Moldova vote to join the EU despite Russia’s influence?
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On October 20, Moldova will vote on EU accession. How will the referendum turn out in a country with many Russia sympathisers?
How the US and Switzerland became direct democracy ‘sister republics’
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Political scientist Julien Jaquet explores the links and differences between popular initiatives and referendums in the United States and Switzerland.
How centuries of Swiss emigrants left their mark on the US
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Over time, some 460,000 Swiss have started a new life in the United States – bringing traditions and culture across the Atlantic with them.
Venezuelan opposition in Switzerland: Maduro regime ‘knows it doesn’t have a majority’
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The coordinator of Venezuela’s opposition in Switzerland explains why she got involved in the recent hotly disputed election campaign.
‘Security here, freedom there’ – insights from a US trucker festival in Switzerland
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Many attendees at the International Trucker & Country Festival in Interlaken yearn for the freedom associated with the US. An academic in a cowboy hat explains why.
Is your place of origin, your Heimatort, important to you?
Every Swiss citizen has a Heimatort, a place of origin, but many have never visited theirs. What’s your relationship with your Heimatort? What does it mean to you?
