The Application to exercise political rights form is available to download at revue.link/form
Numerous opportunities to participate in Swiss democracy
Swiss who live in Switzerland can exercise their democratic voice in many ways and can make political decisions more than once a year at municipal, cantonal and federal level with their vote. The rights of Swiss Abroad are not quite as wide-ranging. All expatriates can vote at national level. Apart from casting their ballots, they also have the right to sign petitions calling for referendums or popular initiatives, as well as the right to run for election to the National Council. Ten cantons – Berne, Basel-Landschaft, Fribourg, Jura, Geneva, Grisons, Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Schwyz and Ticino – also grant voting rights at cantonal level to their citizens living abroad.
As mentioned above, entries in the electoral register are permanent and do not need to be renewed. They are valid for the entire time that you are abroad. You can also ask to have your name removed from the register, by writing to the Swiss representation in your country of domicile. Note that your name will also be deleted from the register if your voting papers cannot be delivered three times in a row. Even if this occurs, it is still possible for you to get back on the electoral register without any problem.
One hindrance remains
Swiss Abroad, especially those who live overseas, often complain of receiving their voting papers too late and essentially being unable to vote as a result. They continue to clamour for e-voting – and the authorities have heard their call. Intense preparations are under way for a new series of e-voting pilots. Furthermore, a number of pilots trialling the dispatch of voting papers via diplomatic courier have already been completed and are now being evaluated.
Useful information about the federal elections – at www.elections-2023.ch
The 2023 elections are an important matter for the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA), which has set up its own dedicated online portal at www.elections-2023.ch, providing useful information about the forthcoming elections. The website’s content includes the OSA 2023 election manifesto, information on the political parties and on any Swiss Abroad running for election to the National Council as well as reports in the Swiss media relating to the Swiss Abroad. (AW)
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Anch'io quì in Indonesia ho ricevuto il materiale a votazione avvenuta! La e-votazione dovrebbe essere una priorità per i residenti all'estero.
Grazie SwissCommunity per l'articolo!
Hier in Thailand funktioniert die Post auch nicht. 80 % der Post aus der Schweiz kommt gar nicht an. Entweder geklaut, verschlampt oder unauffindbar. In den meisten Fällen klappt es nur eingeschrieben. Und es dauert. Mindestens 3-4 Wochen. E-Voting wäre echt das Beste!
Ich bekomme hier das Abstimmung Material erst Monate nachdem die Abstimmung stattgefunden hat!
Ohne e-voting ist dieses Recht sehr relativ, wenn die Wahlunterlagen per Post erst Monate nach dem Termin oder gar nicht eintreffen! Wenigstens für die Auslandschweizer sollte das e-voting möglichst rasch eingeführt werden. Dies stellt euch kein grosses Risiko dar.
E-voting sollte schon lange da sein ! Wie lang geht es noch bis das klappt? Viele Grüsse aus Sydney
Dans le passe, J étais inscrit a Lausanne. Mais le courrier était irrégulier. Et un jour je n'ai plus rien reçu! Donc j ai arrêté de voter. Seulement le vote électronique entre en compte.
Où je vis, le courrier postal ne fonctionne pas, ou très mal. En 15 ans, je n'ai jamais reçu un courrier ! Donc, pour voter, seul le vote électronique pourrait m'intéresser !
Je vis aussi à Higüey et j’y reçois mon courrier officiel, y compris pour les votations. Le problème c’est le temps pour le recevoir et pour qu’il retourne en Suisse avant le verdict des urnes !