{"id":1337,"date":"2025-12-28T16:38:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T15:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schweiz.blog\/?p=1337"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:19:39","slug":"top-10-facts-reforms-and-special-features-of-the-canton-of-glarus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schweiz.blog\/en_gb\/kanton-glarus-top-10-fakten-reformen-und-besonderheiten\/","title":{"rendered":"Canton of Glarus \u2013 Top 10 facts, reforms and special features"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Canton of Glarus<\/a><\/strong> Glarus is one of the smaller cantons in Switzerland. It is known for its direct democracy, willingness to reform, and its attempt to combine alpine realities with modern structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 at a glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. The Landsgemeinde as a lived democracy<\/strong>
Direct decisions in the open air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Early Reforms<\/strong>
Municipal mergers and structural reforms were implemented early on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Strong Alpine connection<\/strong>
Mountains and valleys shape everyday life and the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Industry despite mountain location<\/strong>
Mechanical engineering, energy and specialized SMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Glarus as a compact center<\/strong>
Administration, education and culture combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Affordable housing<\/strong>
Affordable compared to urban cantons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. High community density<\/strong>
Close-knit social networks in communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Natural hazards present<\/strong>
Landslides, avalanches and rockfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th commuter canton<\/strong>
Many work outside the canton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Courage to change<\/strong>
Reforms are openly discussed and implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why these top 10 shape Glarus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The canton of Glarus is small, but politically courageous \u2013 and that is precisely what makes it relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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