Svizzera come caso speciale – Perché la democrazia svizzera non è un modello per tutto il mondo | La Svizzera è considerata una democrazia modello perché il popolo ha sempre l’ultima parola. Ma è davvero? E se è così esemplare, può essere esportato il sistema svizzero?
https://www.srf.ch/kultur/gesellschaft-religion/schweiz-als-sonderfall-warum-die-schweizer-demokratie-kein-modell-fuer-alle-welt-ist
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It’s based on the idea that people who think differently are not assholes, and that everybody should strive to find a common ground solution.
You can see how it’s unexportable 😂
No the Swiss system cannot be exported. Swiss democracy is decentralised. There is not a single Government/Prime Minister who once elected will push for them to have less power and distribute it across various power centers inside their country. Unless something really destabilising happens like a war.
Correction:
„Mit ihrer Forderung steht die AfD allerdings allein da.“
This is false. Die Linke wanted to introduce direct democracy since way longer.
Also the article is generally frustrating. It highlights that politicians are afraid of their voters and look down on them. The Swiss didn’t just magically happen to be politically literate. Direct democracy is something you have to practice. And we do.
The results speak for themselves. Direct democracy is the most popular and important concept for us according to polls. We also top every chart when it comes to trust and contentment.
Why do we trust our government more than others? Why are we more content with our political system? Because we can course correct them. And because our representatives are self correcting, due to the threat of the referendum.
The ones arguing against direct democracy are more concerned about their power, than about the will of the people.