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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.

Boosting Voter Turnout in Switzerland’s Direct Democracy

By DC Editors - February 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

The Challenge of Boosting Voter Turnout in Switzerland’s Direct Democracy

Biel (Bienne, in French) is best-known for being the capital of Swiss watchmaking and for being the biggest bilingual town in the country.

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

Casting Doubt on Swiss Reverence of Direct Democracy

By DC Editors - February 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

Casting Doubt on Swiss Reverence of Direct Democracy

The symbolic value of citizen participation in decision-making should not be underestimated, the actual importance of direct democracy in Switzerland.

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

Cash Reward: Hackers Wanted For Swiss E-Voting System

By DC Editors - February 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

Swiss Hackers Wanted For Swiss E-Voting System

Registration is open for those who want to help reveal cracks in Switzerland’s future e-voting system and maybe earn cash bounty. Critics say test is farce.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Security, Europe, Internet and Voting, Spying and Privacy, Switzerland, Voting Technology

Swiss Democracy is Leaving Minorities and Women Under-Represented

By DC Editors - February 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

Swiss Democracy is Leaving Minorities and Women Under-Represented

Democracy bases its legitimacy on the promise to adequately and appropriately represent the population. Switzerland’s system reveals some shortcomings.

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

Son of Equatorial Guinea’s Dictator Wins Back His $100-million Superyacht

By DC Editors - February 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

Son of Equatorial Guinea’s Dictator Wins Back His $100-million Superyacht

Son and V.P. of president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodorin Nguema Obiang, kept a US$100-million superyacht in Netherlands and 25 exotic cars in Switzerland.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Equatorial Guinea, Switzerland, Worldwide Corruption

Swiss Government Looking Into Online Manipulation Ahead of Vote

By DC Editors - February 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

Swiss Government Looking Into Online Manipulation Ahead of National Polls

Several government ministries in Switzerland are investigating whether online manipulation could affect upcoming elections, says a newspaper report.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Security, Europe, Internet and Voting, Spying and Privacy, Switzerland, Voting Technology

How the Swiss Militia System Underpins its Direct Democracy

By DC Editors - February 4, 2019 Leave a Comment

How the Swiss Militia System Underpins its Direct Democracy

Politics as a part-time job: That’s the idea of the militia system. Thousands of Swiss officials have a normal occupation and do politics on the side.

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

Campaign Seeks 5 Year Ban on E-Voting in Switzerland

By DC Editors - January 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

E-Voting in Switzerland

A committee of politicians and computer experts is launching a people’s initiative aimed at banning online voting for at least five years.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Security, Europe, Internet and Voting, Spying and Privacy, Switzerland, Voting Technology

More Swiss Cantons Joining After First Blockchain Vote Success

By DC Editors - January 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

First Blockchain Vote Success

Swiss authorities in the canton of Zug “announced that the Alpine nation’s first local blockchain-based test vote had been successfully completed.”

Filed Under: International Democracy, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Europe, Internet and Voting, Switzerland, Voting Technology

Europe’s Populist-Leaning Voters Really Just Want Direct Democracy

By DC Editors - January 22, 2019 Leave a Comment

Europe’s Populist-Leaning Voters Really Just Want Direct Democracy

Populist parties are on the rise in most European countries. But the citizens that back them also support more direct democracy. Do they deliver it?

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

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