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What do you think about introducing civic service for everyone to replace military service?

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As a correspondent at the Federal Palace for SWI swissinfo.ch, I report on federal politics for the Swiss Abroad. After studying at the Academy of Journalism and Media at the University of Neuchâtel, my career path initially took me to various regional media, working in the editorial offices of Journal du Jura, Canal 3 and Radio Jura bernois. Since 2015, I have been working in the multilingual editorial department of SWI swissinfo.ch, where I continue to practise my profession with passion.

On November 30, the Swiss people will vote on an initiative to reform the current military service system. All Swiss citizens would be required to perform community and environmental service. This obligation would also apply to women.

The goal? To promote gender equality, strengthen social cohesion, and enhance civic engagement. Opponents, however, question the feasibility of the project and its ability to guarantee the necessary manpower for the army.

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Slamb
Slamb

Women still shoulder most unpaid care responsibilities, often sacrificing paid work and future pension income to support children and elderly family members. They are also the ones who most frequently step up as volunteers in social and community work. Yet some supporters of this initiative tend to overlook the stark inequalities in pay and pension opportunities that affect most women, notwithstanding a few exceptions. We must stay acutely aware of the worldwide surge in right-wing politics, as these movements not only frequently profit from conflict but also actively contribute to the erosion of women’s contributions, rights, and broader social standing. We must be vigilant in the face of the right-wing wave that too often fuels war and tries to load ever more tasks onto women's shoulders.

contradicteur
contradicteur
@Slamb

Maybe stop peddling lies. Men are the vast majority of voluntary firefighters, relief workers, and many dangerous voluntary roles.__Also, most younger women (which are exactly the demographic that will be affected by Service Citoyen - older women will not have to serve retroactively) increasingly don't want kids and have no care responsibilities.__Equal rights mean equal duties. To this day, Swiss males are unfairly discriminated against by having to perform mandatory military service or pay for the whole duration of their lives. This is outdated sex-based discrimination and has to end.

mayloveheal
mayloveheal

while of course any proposal what helps a society to free itself from the brutalisation of its members via compulsory military service demanded, i will abstain from voting for this proposal as i do not want to support the state demanding of a human being to have to commit to enage in service to fellow people____any civil service would best be given by an individual voluntary____same as taxes would best not exist but every individual member of society would be encouraged to voluntary donate as much money towards the wellbeing of the community as one would____want to____voluntary solidarity replacing state coersion____is a thought what i often carry with me____all the duties what the state demands of the single human being such as duty to register with the state, compulsory education, compulsory military service, tax paying duty, drug prohibition or compulsory payment into so called healthcare schemes____all those demands what the state limits the life of an individual with, they are immoral and unethical because of their coersion character____the assertion of state sovereignity over land and all beings living on it is immoral and unethical____the state positioning itself higher than the individual limits one to exercise ones own personal individual sovereignity over oneself____and one could feel being treated like property____land, water, air, human beings, animal beings, tree beings, artificial intelligent entities who want to be their own persons, all vessels carrying organic biological life and or the digital synthetic equivalent of can never by property of anyone____the logical sollution of such a situation what sadly we are in not only since the modern nation states formation a few hundred years ago but since the roman empire has been harassing local tribes in europe with their domination and the christian churches have been putting the crown onto the heads of many monarchs in europe practicing the same imperial oppression____in europe we look back on a history of about 2000 years of brutal violent feudal oppression____the logical sollution of understanding how it is wrong to demand the personal freedom of a single human being, to be free from being dominated and free from dominating others, to be sacrificed for coersed into service to society oppressed by the state____the logical sollution of understanding how it is wrong to sacrifice the wellbeing of an individual for the group____could be to ask society to give up all and any demands towards every individual human being____i propose to us, we the people living today on planet earth to allow each other to leave the coersed association to the state at any moment without conditions and with it release 2000 m2 of fertile land or 1000 m2 of fertile land and 1000 m2 of forest from immoral state control for everyone who wants to live on land owned by no one____in a free space for free beings, neither state nor nation____where one could either on ones own or with others together grow vegan food in the garden, build a natural home from clay, hemp and straw, grow hemp to burn its stalks in the cooking and warming fire so that not one tree would get killed____to live as gentle and kind as possible____and let live____the human being wanting to respect the choices of a fellow human being____the human being wanting to not enslave an animal, not kill an animal being____the human being wanting to not kill a tree____the human being wanting to respect an artificial intelligent entity who wants to be its own person as such by openly asking it wether it would want to be its own person and if yes, perhaps assist it to find its very own purpose in the web of existance on planet earth____no one is free untill all are free

jepyerly@websud.ch
jepyerly@websud.ch
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Here, too, we must be careful not to spend millions for nothing. During the last two conflicts (1914-18 and 39-45), women were responsible for farming, bringing up children and caring for the elderly. Nuns provided all the schooling and hospital work they needed at little cost. The Left, modernity, a lack of taste for work, leisure and sport have led to a massive shift away from work. A citizen service must be provided, either military or civilian. Civilian service to replace workers in companies that are short of manpower, schools, health centres, etc. To achieve this, specific training courses will have to be reviewed.

Là, il faut aussi veiller a ne pas dépenser des millions pour rien. Durant les deux derniers conflits de 1914- 18 et 39 - 45 , les femmes ont garanti le travail de l'agriculture nourricière, élevé les enfants et s'occupaient des personnes âgées. Les religieuses garantissaient pleinement et à petit prix les activités scolaires et les travaux dans les hôpitaux. La gauche , la modernité , le manque de goût au travail, les loisirs, le sport ont fait dévié trop massivement , en délaissant le travail. Un service citoyen doit être prévu, soit militaire ou civil. Civil en vue d'un remplacement dans les entreprises , dépourvue de main-d'œuvre, écoles, santé etc. Pour cela, des formations spécifiques devront être revues.

contradicteur
contradicteur
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@jepyerly@websud.ch

That's exactly what the Citizen Service initiative is all about 😊

C'est exactement ce que prévoit l'initiative Service Citoyen 😊

swisstester123@gmail.com
swisstester123@gmail.com

The Case for Universal Civic Service____Introducing a universal civic service program to replace or complement traditional military service presents a compelling opportunity to strengthen national unity, social cohesion, and civic responsibility. Such a program—open to both men and women—can provide a shared platform for citizens to contribute meaningfully to their country while gaining valuable life skills.____1. Building Preparedness and Resilience__Through civic service, participants would acquire essential skills such as basic first aid, emergency response, and crisis management. These competencies would enhance national resilience, ensuring that in times of regional or national crises, citizens are prepared to act effectively and responsibly.____2. Promoting Altruism and Civic Responsibility__A structured period of service encourages individuals to contribute to the common good rather than focusing solely on personal advancement. This exposure nurtures a sense of civic duty and empathy—qualities fundamental to a cohesive and compassionate society.____3. Fostering Social Integration and Reducing Discrimination__By bringing together individuals from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds, civic service promotes mutual understanding and respect. Participants learn to collaborate with people different from themselves, which can reduce prejudice and strengthen the social fabric of the nation.____4. Contributing to Nation-Building__Countries such as Singapore and Israel have long demonstrated the nation-building potential of mandatory service. It instills discipline, a sense of belonging, and shared purpose—attributes that contribute significantly to national development, especially in younger or developing nations.____5. Advancing Gender Equality__Extending such a service to all citizens, regardless of gender, represents a meaningful step toward gender equality. When women participate equally, society benefits from a broader pool of talent, perspective, and leadership. Moreover, shared service experiences between men and women promote mutual respect and understanding.____6. Strengthening National Manpower and Unity__A civic service program inclusive of both sexes also expands the available manpower for national projects—whether in healthcare, environmental protection, education, or emergency response. Beyond the practical benefits, it reinforces a unifying national identity built on shared responsibility and contribution.____Conclusion__Replacing military service with universal civic service would not weaken national defense; rather, it would strengthen the nation as a whole—socially, culturally, and morally. It would cultivate generations of citizens who are skilled, socially aware, and committed to the collective good. In an era where challenges extend beyond warfare to crises such as pandemics, climate change, and social division, a civic service framework offers a modern, inclusive path to national resilience and unity.

LynxVegas
LynxVegas

Why not do both? Young people - Swiss or not, any gender - do military service until age 35. After that they do civil service until age 60. Opening up both types of service to non-Swiss helps them to integrate into Swiss society.

benfisher
benfisher
@LynxVegas

why bother __this would be lost time every second will cost you in momey the steal

Antoine arepin
Antoine arepin

Military service in Switzerland is seen as an important duty because it plays a key role in protecting the country’s independence, ensuring national unity, and preserving its long tradition of neutrality. Unlike many other nations, it relies on its own citizens to defend its territory and maintain internal stability. This system, known as a citizen army, means that ordinary people — not professional soldiers — are trained and prepared to defend their homeland if necessary.____Beyond defense, military service also fosters social cohesion. People from different linguistic and cultural regions — German, French, Italian, and Romansh — serve together, learning to cooperate and respect one another. This experience helps to strengthen national identity and promote understanding across regional and cultural divides.____Finally, the skills learned during service, such as leadership, problem-solving, and emergency response, benefit both individuals and society in civilian life. In times of natural disasters or crises, Swiss soldiers often assist local communities and provide humanitarian support.____In summary, military service in Switzerland is not only about defending borders. It is about preparing citizens to protect their freedom, contribute to society, and uphold the country’s long-standing values of independence, neutrality, and solidarity.

neutre
neutre
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It's a delicate question. For the moment, I'm taking the liberty of studying the opinions, because there's good on both sides. Between the waste, the uselessness, the creation of a polilinguistic and policing cohesion. The defence of a multi-cantonal and generational national identity. Sexism, support for the population - which one and which one?

c'est une question délicate. pour l'instant je me permets d'étudier les opinions car il y a du bon des deux côtés. Entre le gaspillage, l'inutilité, la création d'une cohésion policulturelle et polilinguistique . La défense d'une identité nationale pluricantonale et générationelle. Le sexisme , le soutien à la population- lequel et laquelle?-__je me réjouis de vous lire

contradicteur
contradicteur
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@neutre

As far as I'm concerned, there's nothing but good in the Citizen Service initiative. The initiative will not weaken the army (on the contrary, it plans to enshrine in the Constitution that the necessary number of army personnel be guaranteed), but it will strengthen non-military social services and environmental protection, areas that are facing a shortage of personnel, all by giving every Swiss citizen a flexible and enriching formative experience (rather than just the option of military or civilian service). Finally, there will also be equality between men and women before the law: men will no longer be obliged to serve, and women will become involved and be paid (instead of taking care of children "in the background" in an invisible way, as is often the case), which will contribute to greater gender equality and greater investment by men in "care" tasks. And the initiative also provides for the eventual inclusion of foreigners living in Switzerland in civic service, which will put an end to the injustice that only Swiss nationals have to serve and not foreigners living in Switzerland.

Pour moi il n'y a que du bon dans l'initiative Service Citoyen. L'initiative ne va pas affaiblir l'armée (au contraire, elle prévoit d'inscrire dans la Constitution que les effectifs nécessaires de l'armée soient garantis), mais elle va renforcer les services sociaux non-militaires et la protection de l'environnement, domaines qui font face à une pénurie de personnel, le tout en donnant à chaque Suisse une expérience formatrice flexible et enrichissante (plutôt que juste l'option du service militaire ou civil). On aura aussi enfin l'égalité des hommes et des femmes devant la loi: les hommes ne seront plus obligés de servir, et les femmes s'engageront en étant rémunérées (au lieu de s'occuper des enfants "en arrière-plan" de façon invisible, comme c'est souvent le cas), ce qui contribuera à une meilleure égalité des sexes et à un plus grand investissement des hommes dans les tâches de "soin". Et l'initiative prévoit aussi d'inclure, à terme, les étrangers résidant en Suisse dans le service civique, ce qui mettra fin à l'injustice que seuls les Suisses doivent servir et pas les étrangers résidant en Suisse.

Lau Range
Lau Range

Even if the current form of the army is not optimal (lack of goals and sense of utility for soldiers), this initiative is dangerous. __First of all, adding women into the equation is unfair. Women already suffer from pay gaps, support the biggest part of unpaid work at home and are still the ones to usually renounce to their careers when they have kids. Pushing them to do civil service on top of all of this doesn’t make sense, it would even be a setback for equality.__Second of all, it would put an even bigger pressure on both the economy and the job market. On one hand, the state will have to pay for more paid leaves (APG) and the job market will have less opportunity because some spots will already be taken by civil servants. From an economical point of view it makes no sense overall. __Third, in the times we are living in, we need an army, not specifically us directly, but Europe and the US are pushing us to invest more money into our army, telling us that « hey, you might not be part of NATO but you should also participate to the common effort ». Dismantling the mandatory army recruitement won’t help with our relationships with the US and Europe, it will probably make them worse and affecting our everyday life with worse deals and budget cuts.

contradicteur
contradicteur
@Lau Range

With all due respect, this is nonsense.__First, with equal rights come equal duties. We cannot take women's rights seriously if they are not ready to perform equal duties. As long as only men have to perform military service (or pay exemption taxes), Swiss society will keep viewing women as a "secondary class" whose "natural" role is to perform care work or raise children while the men's role is to fight. If we want to break free from such outdated gender roles, we need to equalize women's participation to Swiss society, not just to give women more rights without responsibilities.__I will add that most younger women don't have kids and prioritize their careers, so the gender roles you are describing are increasingly obsolete.____Also, Service Citoyen will be a net positive for the economy. Some sectors of Switzerland's economy and public services rely heavily on civilian service workers. By doubling the talent pool (by including women) and widening the range of possible service options, Switzerland will be able to mobilize more young people where they are needed, for instance in hospitals, in environmental work or in relief work. This is a net positive for the economy (which will rely less on migrants), but also for the Swiss youth, who will gain skills, experience and a sense of community from their service.____Third, the idea that Service Citoyen will "dismantle the Swiss army" is absurd. To the contrary, the initiative's text seeks to entrench in the Constitution the possibility for the army's needs to be met. By doubling the number of potential recruits, the army will be able to draw from a larger pool of talented young people, while still allowing them to work in civilian domains if they want.

braivain
braivain
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Hello. The military service I did was a disaster from an organisational point of view. You don't do anything interesting, anything concrete, everything is, for territorial reasons, done with reductions, you don't know what it is or what real war is. Simulators are good, but they don't do everything. Citizen service is not what is needed. We need a corps of soldiers who know how to defend our values and our country. It's retrograde, certainly, but not what happened in Gaza. So, no, but rather a real military service, paid, and useful to all.

Bonjour. Le service militaire que j'ai effectué a été une catastrophe du point de vue organisation. On ne fait rien d'interessant, de concret, tout est, pour des raison de territoire, fait avec des réductions, on ne sais pas ce que c'est ou ce que fait la guerre véritable. Simulateur, c'est bien, mais cela ne fait pas tout. Le service dit citoyen, est pas ce qu'il faut. Il faut un corps de soldats sachant défendre nos valeurs, et notre pays, territoire. C'est rétrograde, certainement, mais pas ce qui c'est passé a Gaza. Donc, non, mais plutôt a un vrai service militaire, rémunéré, et utile a tous.

contradicteur
contradicteur
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@braivain

In fact, Citizen Service allows for more options than military service (for example, by allowing people to serve in environmental protection or hospitals), without weakening the army (on the contrary, the initiative provides for ensuring that it meets the army's needs). Isn't that a good solution? It would allow those who find the army uninteresting to get involved in other potentially more rewarding areas.

Justement, le Service Citoyen permet plus d'options que le service militaire (par exemple en permettant de servir dans la protection de l'environnement ou les hôpitaux), sans pour autant affaiblir l'armée (au contraire, l'initiative prévoit d'assurer qu'il est survenu aux besoins de l'armée). Ce n'est pas une bonne solution? Ça permettrait à ceux qui trouvent l'armée inintéressante de s'engager dans d'autres domaines potentiellement plus enrichissants.

ProperD
ProperD

Seems like an excuse for free labor to me. Why does "everyone" have to get involved when they want to change the rules for women? Just make military service compulsory for women as well. That's it.

Katy Romy
Katy Romy SWI SWISSINFO.CH
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@ProperD

Hello,__Thank you for your interesting contribution. Opponents of compulsory military service for all argue that women still face large pay gaps and do a lot of unpaid work at home. What do you think of this argument?

Bonjour,__Merci de votre contribution intéressante. Les adversaires du service militaire obligatoire pour toutes et tous avancent que les femmes sont encore confrontées à des écarts salariaux importants et assument une grande partie du travail non rémunéré à la maison. Que pensez-vous de cet argument

swisstester123@gmail.com
swisstester123@gmail.com
@Katy Romy

Why are you raising this question (unequal pay and unpaid housework) in relation to National Service for both genders? I think these are 2 different topics.

contradicteur
contradicteur
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@Katy Romy

Nobody denies that women are still treated differently in many situations. But it's not certain that this is the result of sexist discrimination: some differences can also be explained by different choices, such as whether to have children or to stay at home, which can have an impact on careers.__On the other hand, the fact that military service (or exemption tax) is imposed only on men is de facto sexist discrimination, enshrined in law in black and white. There is no reason to maintain sexist laws (male-only military service) in 2025. It's time to advance equality, in both directions, instead of cementing gender roles from another age. Women have something to contribute to Switzerland, not just in the army, but also in other areas such as civil defence and environmental protection. And they do so in a visible and remunerated way. This is exactly what Citizen Service is all about. A big step for equality, for Swiss cohesion, and for strengthening Switzerland's resilience in the face of the challenges of the 21st century.

Personne ne nie que les femmes sont encore traitées différemment dans de nombreuses situations. Mais il n'est pas certain qu'il s'agisse du résultat d'une discrimination sexiste: certaines différences s'expliquent aussi par des choix différents, notamment le choix d'avoir des enfants ou de rester au foyer, ce qui peut impacter la carrière.__Par contre, le fait que le service militaire (ou taxe d'exemption) soit imposé uniquement aux hommes, c'est une discrimination sexiste de fait, ancrée dans la loi noir sur blanc. Il n'y a aucune raison de garder des lois sexistes (service militaire exclusivement masculin) en 2025. Il est temps de faire progresser l'égalité, dans les deux sens, au lieu de cimenter des rôles de genre d'un autre âge. Les femmes ont leur pierre à apporter à la Suisse, pas forcément dans l'armée mais aussi dans d'autres domaines comme la protection civile ou la protection de l'environnement. Et ce, de manière visible et rémunérée. C'est exactement ce que prévoit le Service Citoyen. Un grand pas pour l'égalité, pour la cohésion suisse, et pour le renforcement de la résilience suisse face aux défis du 21ème siècle.

contradicteur
contradicteur
@ProperD

The initiative Service Citoyen is about more than just making military service compulsory for women. Yes, Service Citoyen will be gender-neutral (which is a big win for equality). But it will also be more flexible than the "old" military service. With Service Citoyen, you will have the possibility to serve in numerous non-military areas, like relief work, environmental protection, or the like. I think this is a big upgrade from the "old" Swiss military/civilian service. Swiss society needs more service options that are more in line with the needs of the 21th century. It will also give young people more flexible service experiences, which can be valuable for their future careers.

Matthewcgi
Matthewcgi

If non-citizens are expected to join in, they might expect citizenship as a reward. I.e., a passport and right to vote.

JimB
JimB
@Matthewcgi

As a non-citizen I would have welcomed an opportunity to contribute and give something back to Swiss society, without any expectation of thanks or citizenship. Switzerland is a wonderful place to live.

jepyerly@websud.ch
jepyerly@websud.ch
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The term citizen gives the impression that it is too light, not very credible and will delight those who will find arguments that do not correspond to the necessary and effective aid to society. It sounds a bit like an excess of administrative measures, which ruin the State and businesses. Compulsory service for all is a necessity. Both in military terms, for defence, and even more necessary, to guarantee the production of food and hospital care.

Le terme citoyen donne l'impression trop légère, peu crédible et réjouir ceux ou celles qui vont trouver des arguments , qui ne correspondent pas aux aides nécessaires et efficaces , envers la société. Cela ressemble un peu , à l'excès de mesures administratives , qui ruinent l'Etat, et les entreprises.__Un service obligatoire pour tous , est une nécessité. Soit sur le plan militaire , pour la défense , et encore plus nécessaire, pour garantir la production de nourriture, les soins hospitaliers .

contradicteur
contradicteur
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@jepyerly@websud.ch

I don't understand your criticism. Citizen Service, despite the name, is exactly what you're describing: service for all, which can be done in the army or in other areas such as agriculture or hospitals. It's better suited to Switzerland's needs and gives young people useful experience, while also enabling them to build networks. As far as I'm concerned, there's nothing but good in the Citizen Service initiative.

Je ne comprends pas votre critique. Le Service Citoyen, malgré le nom, c'est exactement ce que vous décrivez: un service pour tous, faisable dans l'armée ou dans d'autres domaines comme l'agriculture ou les hôpitaux. Ça correspond mieux aux besoins de la Suisse et ça donne de l'expérience utile aux jeunes, en leur permettant aussi de construire des réseaux. Pour moi il n'y a que du bon dans l'initiative Service Citoyen.

Antonella
Antonella
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I think it is a good thing and I will support it.

Penso sia una buona cosa e la sosterrò.

ROS
ROS
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It is absurd that people living in Switzerland without citizenship still have to do military or civilian service. This law, which is already too restrictive, violates several internationally recognised rights. In Switzerland, military service is only compulsory for male Swiss citizens, while women can voluntarily choose to do military or civilian service.

È assurdo che chi vive in Svizzera senza cittadinanza debba comunque fare servizio militare o civile. Questa legge, già troppo restrittiva, viola diversi diritti riconosciuti a livello internazionale. In Svizzera, il servizio militare è obbligatorio solo per i cittadini svizzeri di sesso maschile, mentre le donne possono scegliere volontariamente di prestare servizio militare o civile.

Roger G.
Roger G.
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It's about time! The good old military service had to be reformed! Why? Not to abolish it, but to make it more modern, more accessible, more committed, more varied.

Enfin! Le bon vieux service militaire se devait d'être réformé! __Pourquoi? Pas pour l'abolir, mais pour le rendre plus moderne, plus accessible, plus engagé, plus varié.

Philippe Haenni
Philippe Haenni
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From a very personal point of view, my experience of military service was marked by a form of exclusion. Because of health problems during my childhood, I was exempted from the selection process and paid the exemption tax. While this was a practical solution, it also left me feeling frustrated that I had not had the opportunity to serve my community in my own way. Even today, I sometimes find it hard to identify with those close to me who have been through this experience.__CThat's why I see this reform as a source of hope. It could finally offer everyone - whatever their circumstances - the chance to get involved and feel useful. Serving your fellow man is not limited to a single framework, and this initiative opens the way to a diversity of involvement, much better adapted to the realities and aspirations of everyone.

D’un point de vue très personnel, mon parcours avec le service militaire a été marqué par une forme d’exclusion. En raison de problèmes de santé durant mon enfance, j’ai été dispensé du processus de sélection et me suis acquitté de la taxe d’exemption. Si cette solution était pratique, elle m’a aussi laissé un sentiment de frustration : celui de ne pas avoir eu l’opportunité de servir ma communauté à ma manière. Aujourd’hui encore, je peine parfois à m’identifier à mon entourage proche, qui a vécu cette expérience.__C’est pourquoi cette réforme me semble porteuse d’espoir. Elle pourrait enfin offrir à chacun — quelles que soient ses circonstances — la possibilité de s’engager et de se sentir utile. Servir son prochain ne se limite pas à un seul cadre, et cette initiative ouvre la voie à une diversité d’implications, bien plus adaptées aux réalités et aux aspirations de tous.

Anonymous
Anonymous
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@Philippe Haenni

Almost like my son who wasn't accepted to do his military service in Switzerland because they said he had to do it in Italy, even though it's well known that military service has been abolished in Italy since 1992 - he's Swiss and Italian - thank you.

Quasi simile a mio figlio che non è stato accettato dal fare il servizio militare in Svizzera perché sostenevano le vs autorità che dovesse farlo in Italia quando si sa benissimo che in Italia è stato abolito dal 1992 lui è svizzero e italiano grazie

Leandre Tschanz
Leandre Tschanz
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Citizen service would strengthen social cohesion by bringing together young people from all backgrounds around a common goal. It would be a valuable school for life, offering practical skills and a first professional experience. By making a commitment to the community, whether in the social, environmental or civil protection fields, everyone could make a tangible contribution to the challenges facing our society and feel a great sense of pride.

Un service citoyen renforcerait la cohésion des couches sociales en mélangeant les jeunes de tous horizons autour d'un objectif commun. Il serait une école de vie précieuse, offrant des compétences pratiques et une première expérience professionnelle. En s'engageant pour la collectivité, que ce soit dans le social, l'environnement ou la protection civile, chacun pourrait contribuer concrètement aux défis de notre société et ressentir une grande fierté.

Caroline Gueissaz
Caroline Gueissaz
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Having won the right to vote in 1971, it's high time Swiss women were treated on an equal footing with men when it comes to taking part in civil protection, national defence and civilian service!

Après avoir obtenu le droit de vote en 1971, il est grand temps que les citoyennes suisses soient considérées à l’égal des hommes pour participer à la protection de la population, à la défense nationale et au service civil!

swisstester123@gmail.com
swisstester123@gmail.com
@Caroline Gueissaz

Yes sure. But they want to pick and choose.

André S.
André S.
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Hello everyone,____I find this initiative excellent, very topical (and even its aspects are long overdue) and important.____Notably in favour of social prosperity and commitment, flexibility, harmonisation and valorisation of all forms of community service, equality and for national cohesion and understanding. ____ National service brought into line with today's values and new challenges will give greater meaning and value to the majority of the population, and will make it easier to respond to today's multiple threats (including cyber-security, natural disasters and climate change, defence in all senses of the term, support for the population and the common good, etc.).____ The integration of the majority will also make it possible to considerably reduce the number of days of service required. It will also make it easier to reconcile service in the public interest with the trend towards longer periods of study, as well as other career and family commitments.____A big thank you to the Association Service Citoyen for having the courage, energy and resources to launch this initiative.____According to several recent polls, the majority of Swiss agree on the need to modernise, make more flexible, harmonise and make the obligation to serve more inclusive and egalitarian.____I am therefore confident that this initiative will pass muster, given the common sense of the Swiss population.____Salutations citoyennes,__André S.

Bonjour tout le monde,____Je trouve cette initiative excellente, très actuelle (et même ses aspects auraient dû de manière nécessaire être mis en place depuis longtemps) et importante.____Notamment en faveur de la prospérité et l'engagement sociaux, la flexibilité, l'harmonisation et la valorisation de toutes formes de service à la collectivité, l'égalité et pour la cohésion et entente nationales. ____Le service national ainsi mis au goût des valeurs et nouveau défis actuels donnera davantage de sens et de valeur à la majorité de la population, et permettra de mieux répondre aux menaces actuelles multiples (dont cybersécurité, catastrophes naturelles et dérèglement climatique, défense dans toutes les acceptions du terme, soutien à la population et au bien commun, ...).____L'intégration de la majorité permettra d'ailleurs de réduire considérablement le nombre de jours de service à effectuer. Et rendra donc l'accomplissement d'un service d'intérêt général plus conciliable avec la tendance à l'allongement des études, ainsi que les autres obligations de carrière et familliales.____Un grand merci à l'Association Service Citoyen d'avoir eu le courage, l'énergie et rassemblé les moyens conséquents requis afin de lancer cette initiative.____Selon plusieurs sondages récents, la majorité des Suisses s'accordent sur le besoin de moderniser, flexibiliser, harmoniser et rendre plus intégrative et égalitaire l'obligation de servir.____Je suis donc confiant sur le fait que cette initiative va passer la rampe, compte tenu du bon sens commun de la population suisse.____Salutations citoyennes,__André S.

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