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What will tomorrow’s world hold?SwissCommunity news97th Congress of the Swiss Abroad, from 16 to 18 August 2019 in MontreuxFrom the moon to the starsEditorialAnyone and everyone who enjoys science fiction will have heard of Jules Verne (1828–1905) – a pioneer of the genre who described things that no one…Letters to the editorMailbagSwitzerland consults its people more than any other countryPoliticsThe Swiss participate in up to 20 referendums per year. Approximately 80 % of the population vote regularly, but participation per subject is very…Videos and ‘smartspiders’ to help people vote PoliticsKurt Guggenheim | Truth and fiction on the French coastLiterature seriesCivilian service is going strong, while the army takes a hitSocietyThousands of conscripts would rather complete 368 days of community service than join the army. The Federal Council would like to limit this option,…New film pays tribute to the pioneers of civilian service SocietySwiss Abroad launch election yearSwissCommunity newsAt its meeting in Berne, the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) focused on the upcoming national elections. The CSA will make voting recommendations…Tailored adviceSwissCommunity newsDo you have any questions on the topic of education in Switzerland? If so, educationsuisse will help you find the right answers.The OSA Youth Service is conducting a survey to help better meet the expectations of the Swiss Abroad.SwissCommunity newsCamps for children aged eight to 14SwissCommunity newsSwiss children living abroad can experience the Grisons mountains at our next winter camp. And there are still some free places available at our …In 2018, more than one in ten Swiss nationals lived abroadNotes from Parliament BuildingVotes and ElectionsNotes from Parliament BuildingThe Federal Council determines voting proposals at least four months before the voting date. National Council elections take place on 20 October 2019.“Being Swiss is an essential part of my identity”SwissinfoThe village photographersImagesUrs Altermatt | Helvetia’s unofficial royals – a lexiconBooksFor 171 years, the Swiss government has been in office without a single day’s interruption. The whole government is never replaced at once, it is…A fanfare of nostalgiaSoundsRoland Zoss & Jimmy FlitzTop pickEnvironmental activist Franz Weber has diedNewsSwiss activist Franz Weber died on 2 April 2019 aged 91. Weber, who launched countless national and international campaigns in his time, was one of…