Exploring Swiss Democracy: The ‘No to Ten Million Switzerland’ Initiative and Beyond

{"title":"Exploring Swiss Democracy: The ‘No to Ten Million Switzerland’ Initiative and Beyond","description":"\u003Cp\u003EMarceau Schroeter, founder of the Pop D\u00e9mocratie association and author of Au c\u0153ur de la d\u00e9mocratie suisse and its English translation A Journey Inside Swiss Democracy, examines how Swiss semi\u2011direct democracy functions and how the 'No to Ten Million Switzerland' initiative emerged. He explores potential effects on immigration policy, relations with the EU, and consequences for academic institutions and International Geneva. The panel will also consider how populist narratives and emotions shape democratic debate.\u003C\/p\u003E","start_date":"2026-06-03","end_date":"2026-06-03","date":"Wednesday 3 June, 17:30","timings":[{"timing_start_date":"20260603T153000Z","timing_end_date":"20260603T163000Z"}]}