How the Swiss militia system strengthens civic identity – and favours the privileged
The militia principle is a special feature of Swiss democracy. It strengthens the connection between those who govern and those who are governed. An explainer.
The militia principle is a particularity of Swiss democracy. It strengthens the connection between the governed and those who govern – but also creates a form of social discrimination between those who can afford to hold unpaid public office and those who cannot. In Switzerland, people have reported...
