Switzerland’s love of referendums keeps the far right at bay | Joseph de Weck

Brexit gave direct democracy a bad name. But the Swiss approach could be what Europe needs now Fascism rests on a two-part confidence trick. First, a leader claims to embody the will of the people. Then they argue that only by being granted sweeping powers can that be realised.…

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