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Political Decision-Making in Switzerland

The Consensus Model under Pressure
By:P. Sciarini; M. Fischer; D. Traber
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9781349701605
eText ISBN:9781137508607
Edition:0
Copyright:2015
Format:Reflowable

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This in-depth study of the decision-making processes of the early 2000s shows that the Swiss consensus democracy has changed considerably. Power relations have transformed, conflict has increased, coalitions have become more unstable and outputs less predictable. Yet these challenges to consensus politics provide opportunities for innovation.