About
Prof. Marc Bühlmann is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Année Politique Suisse at the University of Bern. His research focuses on democracy theory, direct democracy mechanisms, political participation, and Swiss political dynamics. He holds a habilitation from the University of Bern (2013) and has led projects like the Democracy Barometer (NCCR Democracy). He teaches at universities in Bern and Zurich and has been affiliated with the Center for Democracy in Aarau since 2008.
Education:
- Primary school teacher (1993–1996)
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Political Science, Philosophy & Sociology (University of Bern/Geneva, 1996–2001)
- PhD in Political Science (2005, analyzing municipal contexts and participation)
- habilitation in Political Science (University of Bern, 2013)
Research Interests:
- Direct democracy institutional design and outcomes
- Swiss-EU relations and political party evolution
- Civic engagement and voting behavior
- Political sociology of participation
Key Contributions:
- Founded the Democracy Barometer project (2005–2010)
- Authored over 50 publications on direct democracy, political campaigns, and Swiss politics
- Leads Année Politique Suisse, documenting Swiss political developments
Advising & Grants:
- Advisor on electoral systems and direct democracy reforms
- Recipient of NCCR Democracy funding (2005–2010)
Labs/Teams: Center for Democracy (Aarau), Democracy Barometer team, and Année Politique Suisse editorial board.
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