US Edition[Opinion] A Black Day for Direct Democracy in Switzerland
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A black day for direct democracy in Switzerland
By Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Carl Baudenbacher, former President of the EFTA Court (2003-2017), Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics, Baudenbacher Law AG I. A central component of direct democracy and concordance in Switzerland is the consultation procedure (Vernehmlassungsverfahren). Cantons, political parties, associations, and even individual citizens are invited to comment on draft legislation and international treaties before they …
Foreign Minister Cassis presented opinions on the EU framework deal on Friday. His consultation procedure was the only trickery. I. The consultation procedure is a crucial part of Switzerland's direct democracy and concordance. It allows cantons, political parties, associations and individual citizens to participate in the elaboration of important laws and international treaties before [...]
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