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Do you trust AI with your health?

People are starting to use AI for health advice with mixed results. What has been your experience with AI for health information?

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May 7, 2026

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Has a gap in pension contributions affected you financially?

Missing pension contributions can have significant consequences for retirees. Have you been affected?

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May 7, 2026

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How can governments balance safety and the right to protest at the G7?

The G7 summit to be held next June in France is causing security headaches for neighbouring Switzerland. Should authorities ban protests in Geneva and close the border with France?

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Apr 30, 2026

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Should the Swiss population be capped at 10 million?

How many people do you think Switzerland can realistically host? Let us know what you think.

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Apr 15, 2026

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How are you dealing with the rising cost of fossil fuels?

The energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has sent oil and gas prices soaring. What are the impacts of the energy crisis in your country and how are you reacting to the rise in petrol and diesel prices?

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Apr 14, 2026

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Are you concerned about how social media is affecting democracy?

The early optimism around social media has largely been replaced by troubling warning signs.

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Apr 6, 2026

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Is it still worth protecting the identity of Swiss cheese?

In an increasingly globalised food market, how can Switzerland still defend the identity of its cheeses and should it do so?

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Mar 31, 2026

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How could birth rates best be boosted?

Many countries have seen a downturn in births in recent years. How could governments encourage people to have more kids – or should they do anything?

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Mar 26, 2026

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Would a meat advertising ban cut emissions?

Livestock production accounts for about 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is why Amsterdam is banning meat advertising from May 1, 2026. What are your thoughts on this approach, and should similar measures be considered in other countries?

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Mar 17, 2026

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Do you trust e-voting?

In canton Basel City, the online votes of the Swiss Abroad were not counted due to a technical incident. What effect does this have on your confidence in e-voting?

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Mar 9, 2026

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How can governments balance safety and the right to protest at the G7?

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Should the Swiss population be capped at 10 million?

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Is it still worth protecting the identity of Swiss cheese?

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