School uniforms have never been generalized in Swiss public schools, although they remain the norm in many countries. Between the desire to harmonize appearances and the desire to preserve diversity, should we take the plunge?
Religious education, public funding of churches, crucifixes in classrooms and parliaments... In Switzerland, the boundary between faith and state remains fluid, depending on the canton. Should there be a clear dividing line between state and church?
As a result of human activity, certain natural areas are under increasing pressure. Should people be denied access to them altogether? Two Regard Libre editors debate the issue.
Le débat est juridique et politique : l’approbation du nouveau paquet d’accords Suisse-UE nécessite-t-elle une simple majorité populaire, ou une double majorité du peuple et des cantons ? Deux experts en droit confrontent leurs arguments.
Social networks play an important role in the lives of teenagers. Faced with the risks of addiction and exposure to extreme content, the question of an age limit for accessing platforms is becoming increasingly important.
Farmers enjoy a strong influence on the Swiss political scene. This influence, deemed excessive by some, raises the question of sectoral interests in decision-making.
The popular initiative enables Swiss citizens to propose constitutional amendments. However, despite the frequency with which they are launched, these texts rarely come to fruition. Should the number of signatures required be increased?
Transparent campaign financing is a key issue for democratic confidence. In Switzerland, only donations exceeding CHF 15,000 must be declared for federal votes and elections. Should this threshold be lowered, as advocated in particular by the left?
Durant son mandat, la conseillère fédérale centriste Viola Amherd a prôné un rapprochement avec l’OTAN, provoquant un mécontentement à gauche comme à droite. Son départ surprise de l’exécutif rebat les cartes et laisse en suspens l’orientation stratégique du pays dans un contexte mondial instable. Débat entre deux élus fédéraux.
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