Switzerland’s form of direct democracy is admired around the world. But political scientist Daniel Bochsler argues that the country’s system of referendums and people’s initiatives should not be the model guiding its promotion of democracy abroad.
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June 17, 2026 - 09:00
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Daniel Bochsler is a Professor of Political Science at the Central European University (CEU) and the University of Belgrade. His research focuses on democracy in multicultural countries, especially in Central and Eastern Europe.
