Switzerland
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Switzerland's rank movement over the last 30 days
Score Analysis
Analysis of Switzerland's policy signalling profile
Switzerland's Social Policy Signalling Index score is assessed at 51, maintaining its current composite evaluation and global rank of 29 out of 186 countries. This places Switzerland in the 84.4th percentile, indicative of moderate policy signalling intensity. While each dimension scores around 51, consistent with the composite, there have been no significant recent policy changes or events to warrant an adjustment. The uniformity of dimension scores suggests a balanced approach across various policy areas without distinct emphasis or de-emphasis in any specific domain.
The dimension scores reflect a consistent policy signalling pattern across the board. The Speech & Expression Climate, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity, Education & Curriculum Signalling, Media & Platform Moderation, Corporate/Investor Signalling, and Protest & Activism Salience all reflect moderate signalling intensity, each scoring around 51. Legislative/Regulatory Activism is slightly lower at 50.78, yet this minor difference does not significantly impact the overall assessment. This even distribution across dimensions indicates a stable approach to implementing Western-style progressive policies without pronounced focus or neglect in any specific area.
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Recent Events
Events that influenced this country's score
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