From promoting gender pay equality to taxes — these are some of the issues at stake in upcoming cantonal referendums in Switzerland. Four dates have been set aside for referendums in 2025: February ...

In a participatory democracy like Switzerland, the population has an important role in shaping the country’s policies — either through the ballot box or an assembly. On April 15th, Switzerland's ...

Simplon is one of the Valais roads that is currently closed to traffic. Image by gepetoppp from Pixabay The annual Easter getaway in Switzerland has been complicated by the adverse weather this year ...

Citizens' assembly wants to impose sales taxes on sugary products. Photo: Pixabay A key route between Switzerland and Italy is closed due to avalanche; a sales tax on sugary foods and drinks is being ...