https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-democracy/how-swiss-direct-democracy-works/89073820
How Swiss direct democracy works - SWI swissinfo.ch
Oct 2, 2025 - Many nations admire Switzerland’s system of direct democracy. But what do direct democratic tools really entail?
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https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/global-elections/why-direct-democracy-is-also-a-stage-for-political-parties-to-fight-for-attention/91066008
Why direct democracy is also a stage for political parties to fight for attention - SWI swissinfo.ch
Mar 23, 2026 - Popular votes may appear to reflect the pure “will of the people,” but they also function as a stage for political parties, argues political scientist Toine...
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https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/global-elections/how-direct-democracy-became-part-of-orb%c3%a1ns-illiberal-toolkit-in-hungary/91149629
How direct democracy became part of Orbán’s ‘illiberal’ toolkit in Hungary - SWI swissinfo.ch
Apr 1, 2026 - Since 2010, Viktor Orbán has channelled public sentiment using a range of direct-democratic instruments – including “national consultations”.
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https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/digital-democracy/direct-democracy-in-the-eu-did-it-ever-have-a-chance/90842545
Why EU direct democracy has struggled to take off - SWI swissinfo.ch
Feb 11, 2026 - The EU’s tool for citizen participation has never managed to gain traction, especially compared to the rights on offer in Switzerland.
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https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/trade-policy/democracy-in-times-of-trade-shifts-should-voters-have-a-say/90933226
Could direct democracy trip up Swiss trade deals? - SWI swissinfo.ch
Mar 24, 2026 - As global trade rules fray, Swiss efforts to diversify export markets and partners could come with an added complication: the ballot box.
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