Why Voter Turnout Is Low In Switzerland

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Although voter turnout in Switzerland is low by international standards, very few eligible voters never go to the polls at all. However, some groups remain consistently under-represented. This content was published on September 1, 2026 - 09:00 1 minute

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This content was published on Aug 7, 2026 Swiss direct democracy is often seen as an example for the rest of the world. Yet only a minority of eligible Swiss voters go to the polls.

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