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06.10.2025, von Roland Bühlmann

Wort zum Sonntag

Liebe Mitglieder, Unterstützer und Freunde!! Fast hätte es gelangt – wir zitterten an unserem Abstimmungstreff in Bern stundenlang. Gegen 15.00 hatten wir fast 40’000 Stimmen mehr als die E-ID-Befürworter. Die Ergebnisse der grossen Städte haben das Blatt dann doch noch gewendet. Trotzdem wollen wir das Positive sehen. Nach drei gescheiterten Corona-Referenden, mit weniger als 40%-Unterstützung […]

07.08.2025, by Alessia Zanoni

The campaign has been launched: NO to the E-ID Act!

On 28 September 2025, the Swiss population will vote on the new E-ID Act. What appears to be a practical digital solution at first glance harbours considerable dangers for our democracy, our fundamental rights and our privacy on closer inspection. The "E-ID Act NO" committee officially launched the "No" campaign yesterday in Bern. Also involved: Friends of the Constitution, Digital [...]

16/05/2025, by Alessia Zanoni

Referendum launched against amendment to the Postal Act

STATE MEDIA? NO THANKS We, together with Aktionsbündnis Urkantone, Aufrecht Schweiz, HelvEthica Ticino, Lehrernetzwerk Schweiz, Netzwerk Impfentscheid and Verfassungsbündnis Schweiz, have launched a referendum against the amendment to the Postal Act (PG) of 21 March 2025. The new law aims to massively expand state funding for the early delivery of subscription newspapers. State-affiliated [...]

06.04.2025, by Bianka Stettler

Friends of the Constitution ensure stability in the e-ID referendum

Bern, 5 April 2025 - In the midst of organisational tensions within a referendum committee, the Friends of the Constitution have positioned themselves as a stable anchor in the joint resistance to the new e-ID law. Thanks to a calm and objective approach, coupled with a stable board and a reliable and well-structured organisation, the Friends of the Constitution have succeeded in winning by far the most [...]

06.03.2025, by Bianka Stettler

Collection challenge: Your chance to stop the E-ID!

Collection challenge: A decisive step against the e-ID The introduction of a digital identity (e-ID) in Switzerland is a significant step with far-reaching consequences. While proponents speak of greater efficiency and digitalisation, there are considerable concerns regarding data protection, state control and individual liberties. In order to enable a broad social debate on the E-ID, a [...]

14.01.2025, by Bianka Stettler

Fireside chat with Pirmin Schwander, Dr Antoine Chaix and Josef Ender

Fireside chat on 28 January 2025 in Einsiedeln - join the discussion! 🔥🗣️ Dr Roland Bühlmann brings the "hot potatoes" to the table and invites exciting personalities to an open fireside chat. This time, interesting guests await you in Einsiedeln to discuss current topics and answer questions from the audience: 👤 Pirmin Schwander, Councillor of States [...]

10.01.2025, by Bianka Stettler

Stop digital surveillance - No to the E-ID Act and digital signature collection!

For freedom and privacy: Stop the e-ID Act! - Why we must once again fight against digital surveillance The new E-ID Act was passed by Parliament on 20 December 2024 and published in the Federal Gazette on 9 January 2025. In December 2024, the Council of States adopted two motions on the introduction of digital signature collection and the further development of the e-ID infrastructure ("Rapid introduction of digital signature collection" [...]).

28.11.2024, by Bianka Stettler

Switzerland's sovereignty initiative: a step towards strengthening national independence

The initiative on Switzerland's national sovereignty advocates a clear prioritisation of the country's political independence and fundamental rights. Essentially, it is about restricting the application of international treaties that could compromise sovereignty. But what does this mean in concrete terms? International law and national sovereignty National sovereignty is a cornerstone of international law. The UN Charter [...]