Over the past 24 years, residents of the Canton of Geneva have voted on more than 216 referendums, a Swiss record. The high number of votes, attributed to a culture of conflict, contrasts sharply with the low participation in the…

Voter turnout in Italy’s regional elections has started slowly, with expectations that it may reach around 50%. Concerns about low participation have been prevalent, especially in Emilia-Romagna. Key races include Emilia-Romagna’s Michele de Pascale against Elena Ugolini, and Umbria’s Donatella…