Brexit gave direct democracy a bad name. But the Swiss approach could be what Europe needs now Fascism rests on a two-part confidence trick. First, a leader claims to embody the will of the people.
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/28/switzerlands-love-of-referendums-helps-us-keep-the-far-right-at-bay)