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Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Swiss language?

Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Switzerland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Skilled Immigrants

Should Switzerland increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Swiss flag?

Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Federal Assembly?

Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Should Switzerland transition to a four-day workweek?

Taxes

Should Switzerland raise taxes on the rich?

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

Offshore Banking

Should Swiss citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Church Tax

Should the church tax be abolished?

Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should Switzerland renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

Corporate Tax

Should Switzerland raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Inheritance Tax

Should Switzerland abolish the inheritance tax?

Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Switzerland, have the right to vote?

Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

Foreign Aid

Should Switzerland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Israel

Should Switzerland continue to support Israel?

Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should Switzerland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Military Spending

Should Switzerland increase or decrease military spending?

Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

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Foreign Assassination

Should Switzerland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?