The Local Switzerland

'Parliament clearly failed': Swiss papers react to Federal Council election outcome

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:35:16 +0100

Despite gaining enough support among the people, the Greens have failed to snag a seat on the Federal Council. The Swiss press has called for an end to the status quo in Swiss politics.

Opinion: Why Americans in Switzerland need to call their members of Congress

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 11:39:06 +0200

Just because you live on the other side of the Atlantic, that doesn't mean you can't influence politics in the US. Calling your congressman takes guts, but it can't be harder than talking on the phone in Swiss German or French, argues Zurich-based Alexandra Dufresne.

Referendum results: Nay, nay and thrice nay

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:16:00 +0200

The national voting on Sunday resulted in a triple no to referendums on international treaties, managed care and extended shop opening times.

Swiss hold referendum referendum

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:18:00 +0200

Switzerland holds a referendum this weekend on whether to have yet more referendums in a country already famous for its high levels of direct democracy.