In his upcoming New Year message, President Sergio Mattarella emphasizes the importance of civic participation and addresses major concerns such as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, social emergencies, and climate degradation. He invites Italians to engage more…

Recent Swiss federal referendums witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 45%, sparking analysis from political scientist Oscar Mazzoleni who suggests that the low participation reflects historical averages. He emphasizes the need for a reevaluation of media influence and civic education…