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Switzerland was absent from an OECD conference in Paris examining declining public trust in government, according to a Swissinfo analysis. The article argues that the discussion overlooked how direct democracy might contribute to rebuilding trust in institutions.
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Swiss referendum
Swiss voters will decide on September 27 whether to amend national policy on neutrality and food security. Both initiatives are facing strong opposition in recent polling, but the vote will test public attitudes toward Switzerland’s international role and resilience of its food supply.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
direct democracy
The Swiss Senate has rejected proposals to ban paid signature collection and require disclosure of spending by organisations that hire commercial firms to gather referendum and initiative signatures.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Swiss politics
Swiss voters will decide on a proposal concerning locally produced food and national food supply on September 27.
The Local Switzerland
neutrality
Reports that Russia is attempting to influence Switzerland’s September 27 neutrality vote raise questions about foreign interference in direct democracy.
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politics
The Swiss government has set a June 14th date for a national referendum on a right-wing popular initiative that aims to cap the population and curb immigration, reigniting a contentious debate on Swiss population growth and foreign policy.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
referendum
The Swiss government has set June 14th as the date for a national referendum on a popular initiative from the Swiss People's Party (SVP) that seeks to curb the country's population growth.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
politics
The Swiss government has officially scheduled a national referendum for June 14th on the controversial 'No to a ten million Switzerland' initiative. The proposal from the right-wing Swiss People's Party seeks to cap the country's population, a move opposed by the government and parliament.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
politics
Political debate is intensifying in Bern over how to implement the popular nursing care initiative, which was approved by voters in 2021. Disagreements have emerged regarding the federal government's proposed measures to improve working conditions, hours, and pay for nursing staff.
Le News
politics
Years after Swiss voters approved an initiative to improve working conditions for nurses, political disputes in Bern are hampering its implementation. Disagreements over measures like shorter hours and better pay are causing frustration and highlighting the challenges of translating a popular vote into concrete policy.
Le News
direct democracy
Swiss citizens face two major national votes on March 8th: the 'Cash is Freedom' initiative, which aims to constitutionally protect physical money, and a separate proposal to create a climate fund equivalent to 1% of GDP to combat climate change.
Le News · +1 more
politics
A referendum committee has successfully gathered over 57,000 signatures to challenge a parliamentary decision that makes it more difficult to opt for civilian service over compulsory military duty. Swiss citizens will now vote on the matter, setting the stage for a national debate on the future of civilian service.
SWI swissinfo.ch
