Switzerland  appears at the very top of this statistical chart about Public Trust in Government. That’s wonderful. However, the chart I...

In the picturesque land of Flourtopia, democracy was as cherished as freshly baked bread. For generations, Flourtopia had prided itself...

Once upon a time in the Swiss Alps, amidst the cowbells and chocolate factories, there brewed a legendary pact known as the Swiss Oath,...

Switzerland is renowned for its unique system of direct democracy, where citizens actively participate in decision-making processes at...

1) SOCIAL CONTRACT Swiss Direct democracy reinforces the social contract, underpinning the legitimacy of political authority, by allowing...

Definitions:: A canton in Switzerland is a larger administrative region, akin to a state, while a municipality is a smaller local...

This post is a bit lengthier than my usual ones, but I believe it's important to delve into this topic as part of a brief series on...

Switzerland is akin to a stunning park to live in, offering a blend of economic prosperity, low crime rates, and exceptional quality of...

Great article from Natanael Rother, a Swiss Research Fellow specialising in "Localism" Localism in Switzerland refers to a governance...

In the theatre of politics, it seems our dear politicians have missed the memo on the latest script. Out of Step While they're busy...

In Switzerland, citizens enjoy a peculiar power: the ability to give their elected officials the old "You're fired!" treatment through...

The development of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century was a revolutionary advancement in communication...

The phrase, "The Expulsive Power of a Greater Affection" was coined by the Scottish minister and theologian Thomas Chalmers. Chalmers...

Imagine democracy like a valuable idea or concept, like fairness and equality for everyone. Now, think of this idea being treated like...

Financial referendums in Switzerland provide citizens with the opportunity to directly influence major financial decisions made by their...

In addition to the elements I have written about in other posts, there are several other noteworthy aspects of Swiss direct democracy:...

The surge in interest in direct democracy across Western nations can be attributed to several interconnected factors. Out of Touch...

In the landscape of European politics, two distinct models of governance stand in stark contrast: the European Union (EU) and...

In 1978, the Canton of Jura was established as an independent republic within the Swiss Confederation. The Canton of Jura, located in the...

In Switzerland, the concept of sovereignty extends not only to the federal government but also to its individual cantons. This unique...