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Governing the Internet from Rousseau’s hometown

This content was published on Apr 27, 2021 If the internet is going to serve democracy around the world, it needs to have its own global government – in Geneva

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The right to vote as a matter of heart

This content was published on Feb 24, 2021 To really achieve universal suffrage, we need a new approach: make voting rights portable.

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Is the time ripe for national referendums in the US?

This content was published on Oct 24, 2020 With the US presidential elections less than two weeks away, journalist Joe Mathews argues for a Swiss-style direct democracy system in the US.

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'You know the first sign that you’re going to have to leave your neighbourhood? It’s when vintage clothing shops show up. Nothing is worse for a neighbourhood than poor people with style.'

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Culture

Wealth is not all: how gentrification in Zurich has led to housing shortage

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People walk in front of the main building of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and the sculpture "The Convalescent" by Otto Charles Baenninger, in Zurich, on November 30, 2024.

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Foreign Affairs

How a top Swiss university is screening Chinese students

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Swiss Abroad

Switzerland, the promised land of coats of arms

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Science

Swiss youth in vocational training seek jobs less prone to automation

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Multinational Companies

Swiss pharmacies brace for shake-up as deregulation looms

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How have recent political and economic events influenced your trust in the Swiss government?

For the first time, those who distrust the government outnumber those who trust it. Why?

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Nov 24, 2024

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Are direct democracies more vulnerable to disinformation?

The wave of disinformation is expected to particularly affect direct democracies such as Switzerland or many US states.

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Dec 5, 2024

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What psychological challenges have you had to overcome after leaving Switzerland?

Despite the joys of new adventures and experiences, emigrating can be huge challenge – especially psychologically. Share your experiences.

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Nov 28, 2024

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