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Switzerland articles on Democracy Chronicles

News about the struggle for democracy in Switzerland. Surrounded on all sides by the European Union, the federal Swiss model of democracy is highly regarded as one of the best models of democracy in the world. Officially known as the Swiss Confederation, the government is a representative democracy with strong tools of direct democracy built in. A pure form of direct democracy exists in two Swiss cantons, the equivalent of American states. Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Youth Suffrage Proposal Rejected By Voters In Zurich

by DC Editors - May 17, 2022

Youth Suffrage Proposal Rejected By Voters In Zurich

Proponents of the right to vote for youth as young as 16 in Switzerland suffered another setback following a vote in canton Zurich.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Switzerland, Youth Voting Rights

Experts: Swiss E-Vote System Is Improved, But Not Perfect

by DC Editors - April 24, 2022

Experts: Swiss E-Vote System Is Improved, But Not Perfect

According to a research by independent experts, a proposed new online voting system in Switzerland still need technical upgrades.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Internet and Democracy, Switzerland

Why Switzerland Remains At The Heart Of Corruption In Sport

by DC Editors - March 2, 2022

Why Switzerland Remains At The Heart Of Corruption In Sport

Despite Switzerland looking into allegations of corruption in FIFA and IOC which it hosts, and despite improvements, problems remain.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Europe, Switzerland, Worldwide Corruption

Credit Suisse Leak Unmasks Criminals And Corrupt Politicians

by DC Editors - February 22, 2022

Credit Suisse Leak Unmasks Criminals And Corrupt Politicians

A massive leak from one of the world’s biggest private banks, Credit Suisse, has exposed the hidden wealth of clients involved in serious crimes.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Switzerland, Worldwide Corruption

What Switzerland Can Offer The Summit For Democracy

by DC Editors - December 10, 2021

What Switzerland Can Offer The Summit For Democracy

Switzerland wants to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the Summit for Democracy build a name for itself internationally.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Europe, Switzerland

Reform Of Elections For Swiss Top Judges Thrown Out

by DC Editors - November 30, 2021

Reform Of Elections For Swiss Top Judges Thrown Out

A plan to elect supreme court judges by lot rather than by the Swiss parliament was rejected by voters in all 26 Cantons of the country.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Europe, Judicial Elections, Switzerland

Assessing The Impact Of Digitization On Swiss Democracy

by DC Editors - August 18, 2021

Assessing The Impact Of Digitization On Swiss Democracy

Switzerland political system is supported by technology. However little is known about the impact of digitization on its democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Switzerland, Voting Technology

Swiss Public Petitions: Seemingly Toothless Yet Fundamental

by DC Editors - May 21, 2021

Swiss Public Petitions: Seemingly Toothless Yet Fundamental

The oldest democratic tradition in Switzerland is petitioning. Every year, petitions with tens of thousands of signatures are sent to parliament.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Europe, Switzerland

Bern, the Swiss Capital of Women in Politics

by DC Editors - February 24, 2021

Bern, the Swiss Capital of Women in Politics

Bern in Switzerland is known for its bear pit and for being a World Heritage site since 1983. But it is also the Swiss capital of women politics

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Switzerland, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

How the Global Battle for Female Suffrage Influenced Switzerland

by DC Editors - February 10, 2021

Switzerland

A great review of this subject comes from a really interesting article at Swissinfo, produced by the

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Australia, Europe, Indigenous and Democracy, Switzerland, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

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