Claude Longchamp is a senior political expert and one of Switzerland's most experienced and highly-regarded political scientists and analysts.
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‘Vote where you live’: what this would mean for the Swiss Abroad
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If taken to its logical conclusion, this demand would have massive consequences for the voting rights of the Swiss Abroad.
The chance to participate in politics is the key to happiness
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In many parts of the world, people’s level of satisfaction with their own democracy is diminishing according to a recent study.
The perfect democracy does not exist – not even in Switzerland
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Many Swiss pride themselves on having the oldest and best democracy in the world. The research community provides a more nuanced perspective.
The Green wave, women lawmakers, and new majority-makers
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Senior political analyst Claude Longchamp looks beyond the October 20 parliamentary elections and analyses the most probable party constellations.
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A recent opinion poll has shown that a shift towards Green parties is most pronounced among expatriate Swiss citizens. What are the reasons?
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People’s initiatives belong to the tools used by parties in Swiss elections to rally voters to their cause. Yet their mobilising potential is limited.
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Decentralisation was one reason for the unusually strong turnout at the Swiss women's strike on June 14. But what are the weaknesses of this approach?
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The EU needs to become more flexible and closer to its citizens, according to the latest election results. What does that mean for Switzerland?
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Political parties in Switzerland appear to have re-discovered that direct contact with citizens is key to winning their votes.
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Switzerland's Liberal Green Party has not only seen gains in cantonal parliament elections, it also shows potential on a national level.
Can Greta’s generation make a mark on Swiss politics?
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Climate change protests spearheaded by a Swedish teen have energised Swiss youth. Can such political participation carry over into the elections?
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Switzerland’s political parties are gearing up for parliamentary elections in October 2019. The first trends are taking shape.
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Since the last parliamentary elections three years ago, the Swiss people have not adopted a single people's initiative. Is this a turning point?
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Politicians have a tough nut to crack this summer: the free movement of labour between Switzerland and the EU. A possible solution: more negotiations.
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Traditional politics has relied on influencing public opinion largely through the press. The new politics is all about mobilising crowds.
Should Switzerland take measures to support its struggling industries?
Industrial policies are back in fashion, not only in the United States but also in the EU. Should Switzerland, where various industries are struggling, draw inspiration from such policies?
