The opponents of the Covid Act, which we will be voting on on November 28th, are loud, but apparently not that convincing: According to the first survey by the GfS Bern Institute, 62 percent say yes to the law and thus to the certificate, 48 percent of them are even «Intended for».
These are high values. For comparison: the first referendum against the Covid law, which was voted on in June, was 67 percent. And that although the template was much less controversial than the current version. Nevertheless, only 40 percent “definitely” said yes to the law at the time.
SVP against everyone
It seems to be true: a large majority of those vaccinated have no problem with the certificate. According to the GfS, 36 percent are against this. It is interesting that many of the respondents have already given their opinion: only three percent do not know how to vote.
Covid law: We will vote on this
On November 28, it will be the second time that the electorate will decide on the Covid law. The changes compared to March 2021, which this time are about, affect the Covid certificate in advance. This is precisely what is a thorn in the side of the opponents.
But there is a lot more to it than that. The aid measures for those particularly affected by the crisis have also been expanded. The hardship benefits were increased, and the group of self-employed who received income compensation was expanded. In addition, the parliament has created a legal basis to help organizers and freelance artists.
“There is a lot at stake”: Health Minister Alain Berset warns against a no to the Covid law.
Keystone
On November 28, it will be the second time that the electorate will decide on the Covid law. The changes compared to March 2021, which this time are about, affect the Covid certificate in advance. This is precisely what is a thorn in the side of the opponents.
But there is a lot more to it than that. The aid measures for those particularly affected by the crisis have also been expanded. The hardship benefits were increased, and the group of self-employed who received income compensation was expanded. In addition, the parliament has created a legal basis to help organizers and freelance artists.
And once again the Covid law says: SVP against all. Because except for the SVP base, the majority of all party supporters would vote yes. In the SVP, however, the rejection is great: Your electorate is likely to give almost 60 percent a No in the ballot box.
Most convincing is the argument that the Covid certificate is the right way to gradually return to normal. 65 percent agree. And the argument that this could prevent stricter measures such as a lockdown also met with broad approval.
Big win for care initiative
It looks even better for the care initiative than for the Covid Act: A total of 78 percent are currently saying yes to the referendum, of which 48 percent are also “intended for it”. On the other hand, the no-share is meager: only 15 percent are against the initiative, seven percent cannot make a decision.
This is what the care initiative is all about
Sufficient qualified staff and better working conditions: this is what the care initiative, which will be voted on on November 28, demands. For example, measures are needed to prevent caregivers from quitting their work early, for example a maximum number of patients per caregiver.
The Federal Council and Parliament reject the initiative, but submit an indirect counter-proposal. This provides for a training offensive in which the federal government and the cantons are to invest a total of just under one billion francs over eight years. In addition, caregivers should now be able to bill for certain services themselves. However, social partners and cantons are responsible for measures in everyday working life.
Sufficient qualified staff and better working conditions: This is what the care initiative, which will be voted on on November 28, demands. For example, measures are needed to prevent caregivers from quitting their work early, for example a maximum number of patients per caregiver.
The Federal Council and Parliament reject the initiative, but submit an indirect counter-proposal. This provides for a training offensive in which the federal government and the cantons are to invest a total of just under one billion francs over eight years. In addition, caregivers should now be able to bill for certain services themselves. However, social partners and cantons are responsible for measures in everyday working life.
The initiative finds support across party lines and also from those who are not part of the party. This is highest among Greens and SP voters, and lowest among those from the FDP. But even there it is still 51 percent. Also noticeable: the initiative is more popular with women than with men.
Many want to finally do something about the decades-old lack of care – and find that clapping alone is not enough. Even if popular initiatives still lose their approval in the period up to the polls: As of now, the counter-proposal by the Federal Council and Parliament would crash by crashing.
The election of the judges is likely to fail
There is still no decision on the Justice Initiative, which requires federal judges to be determined by lottery in the future. 33 percent are in favor, 42 against. And 15 percent don’t know yet.
This initiative is likely to have a hard time in front of the people. And this despite the fact that the arguments of the initiators – that non-party members have no chance of becoming federal judges because of the election process, that judges can hardly judge independently because they have to be members of a party – definitely all find a majority.
But the counter-arguments – that a lottery does not produce the best minds and that today’s system has proven itself – are convincing. That probably shows that the initiative is very abstract and that many people have not yet dealt with it in detail. (sf)
Covid law: We will vote on this
On November 28, it will be the second time that the electorate will decide on the Covid law. The changes compared to March 2021, which this time are about, affect the Covid certificate in advance. This is precisely what is a thorn in the side of the opponents.
But there is a lot more to it than that. The aid measures for those particularly affected by the crisis have also been expanded. The hardship benefits were increased, and the group of self-employed who received income compensation was expanded. In addition, the parliament has created a legal basis to help organizers and freelance artists.
“There is a lot at stake”: Health Minister Alain Berset warns against a no to the Covid law.
Keystone
On November 28, it will be the second time that the electorate will decide on the Covid law. The changes compared to March 2021, which this time are about, affect the Covid certificate in advance. This is precisely what is a thorn in the side of the opponents.
But there is a lot more to it than that. The aid measures for those particularly affected by the crisis have also been expanded. The hardship benefits were increased, and the group of self-employed who received income compensation was expanded. In addition, the parliament has created a legal basis to help organizers and freelance artists.