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September 27 votes
Understand the issues to make informed decisions. Explore the upcoming federal votes through analysis, explainers and diverse perspectives.
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Swiss government backs VAT increase to fund 13th pension
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The Swiss government has supported an increase in Value-Added tax (VAT) to pay for the 13th payment of the Swiss old-age and survivors’ pension.
September 27 votes: Swiss Abroad less dismissive of food security initiative
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On the issue of neutrality, Swiss citizens living abroad voted in a remarkably similar way to the rest of the country. The food security initiative, meanwhile, received slightly more support from expats.
Canton Graubünden rejects lowering voting age to 16
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Voters in canton Graubünden in southeastern Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to lower the voting age to 16. Overall, 67% of residents were against the idea.
Switzerland rejects the neutrality initiative: reactions from both sides
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On Sunday, Swissinfo journalists visited both sides of the campaign on the initiative to enshrine a strict definition of neutrality in the constitution.
‘Russia’s attempt to exert influence did not go down well’
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Urs Bieri from the gfs.bern research group explains what can – and cannot – be gleaned from the September 27 Swiss votes.
Everything you need to know about exercising your political rights from abroad: practical guides, important steps, and helpful tips to ensure you can participate in votes and elections without any problems — no matter where you are.
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Voting from abroad: How to register for Swiss elections
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Switzerland grants voting rights to its citizens living abroad. If you want to exercise your voting rights, you must first get on the electoral register.
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Living outside Switzerland doesn’t mean losing your right to vote. Yet only a small percentage of Swiss citizens living abroad actually cast their ballots. Here’s a short guide on how to vote from abroad.
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What do direct democratic tools like popular initiatives and referendums really entail? And how has this unique system evolved over time?
Follow the key political issues affecting Swiss citizens living abroad and the impact of decisions made in Bern. Find out how the interests of the Swiss diaspora are represented in the Parliament.
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Swiss procurement of second missile defence system faces delays
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Switzerland’s second missile defence procurement faces delays after lawmakers declined urgency.
Swiss president seeks investment protection agreement in India
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Swiss president Guy Parmelin arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a three-day state visit, which includes discussion on an investment protection deal.
Swiss government backs VAT increase to fund 13th pension
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The Swiss government has supported an increase in Value-Added tax (VAT) to pay for the 13th payment of the Swiss old-age and survivors’ pension.
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The Swiss debate teaching English and national languages in primary schools as parties, teachers and cantons split on reforms.
Swiss president calls for generational change in his succession
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Swiss president Guy Parmelin backs younger, female candidates to succeed him and urges public to judge them on performance.
