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> I'd wager that there's another reason why big projects are usually pretty successful in Switzerland; time - and budget wise:

> Political legitimacy, signed off by popular referendum.

Yes, that helps them, a lot. However, that is effect. The root cause of political legitimacy is deeply ingrained in their culture, and it is compromise and consensus seeking, even when divided on an issue. That was a very humbling and instructive experience.




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