Switzerland votes – very narrowly – for new restrictions on immigration, calling into question its future in the European single market.
Category: Constitutional law
Party games in Australia
Two stories in Australian politics this week draw attention to structural issues that might benefit from some international comparison.
Constitutional change is harder than it looks
Media reports on Tony Abbott's push for constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians convey an impression of novelty. Yet nothing has really changed.
Pennsylvanians get to vote without photos
The battle in the US over photo-ID laws for voting continues, with Republicans losing a court challenge in Pennsylvania.
Egyptians vote yes – without much choice
There's no doubt about the result of Egypt's constitutional referendum, since campaigning for a "No" vote was effectively illegal. But the turnout might tell us something about the underlying level of support for the military.
A Czech lesson for direct-election republicans
The Czech Republic has moved closer to getting its new government, but the directly-elected president will remain a thorn in its side. Maybe Malcolm Turnbull was right.
High Court just doing its job
The Australian High Court strikes a blow for federalism, but same-sex marriage in the ACT is a casualty.
Britain, freedom and the EU
David Cameron's Britain is getting cold feet about free movement of people. Is it really the EU bureaucrats who are anti-freedom?
More about Scotland
There's been plenty of discussion about the plan for an independent Scotland, particularly its place in the European Union.
A blueprint for Scotland
Scotland will vote next year on whether or not to become an independent country. Most Scots aren't sold on the idea, but at least they'll know what they're voting for.
The World is Not Enough 