The ballot arrives at home by post, but only for those who request it by 4 November. Who can vote, how to submit the application, what the pack contains and which mistakes cost you the vote

Over the next two years Italy renews its Parliament, the mayors of Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo and Genoa, five regions and the two autonomous provinces. For each appointment, what you can vote for by post from Switzerland and what requires a trip back

TuttoItalia launches Politica, the new column dedicated to the deadlines and rights that concern Italians in Switzerland. We start with the only election in which the ballot arrives at home by post, provided you ask for it in time