Canton Aargau

12 April 2021

Available in German, French and Dutch

The Canton and the City of Zurich

8 April 2021

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Canton of Glarus

7 April 2021

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Canton of Ticino

6 April 2021

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The Canton and City of Bern

6 April 2021

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Canton of Schaffhausen

4 April 2021

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Canton of Zug

4 April 2021

The German-speaking canton of Zug has been a full member of the Confederation since 1415. The counts of Nellenburg, Kyburg, and, from the thirteenth century onwards, the house of Habsburg were the most important political powers. By the end of the 14th century, the nobility had lost its significant role. The canton signed a treaty … Read more » “Canton of Zug”

Moutier Exit

11 March 2021

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Fifty years women’s suffrage

14 January 2021

The Swiss Confederation introduced universal suffrage for men in 1848, becoming one of the first democracies in Europe and one of the world’s earliest nations to do so. History However, women’s right to vote at the national level would only become a reality on March 26, 1971, following the referendum on February 7. Switzerland was … Read more » “Fifty years women’s suffrage”

The Union and the Disunion on the first of August

2 August 2020

Switzerland is a small country (the size of the Netherlands) in the middle of Europe. The Swiss Confederation The fascinating history and culture, direct democracy, economic, monetary, political, and multicultural accomplishments are often overlooked and neglected by other neighbouring European countries. Switzerland, with its centuries of state-building (not always peaceful and neutral), has evolved into … Read more » “The Union and the Disunion on the first of August”