Swiss Liberal Party launches 2027 election campaign, focuses on infrastructure and security
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Swiss Liberal Party (PLR) launched its campaign for the 2027 federal elections with a new visual identity.
- The party prioritizes better infrastructure, efficient labor use, and digitalization, rejecting new taxes.
- Key themes include work, security, and infrastructure, with a stance against the neutrality initiative.
The Swiss Liberal Party (PLR) has officially launched its campaign for the 2027 federal elections, unveiling a refreshed visual identity featuring a brighter blue and a streamlined logo. The party aims to "create the necessary conditions to build the Switzerland of tomorrow," according to co-president Susanne Vincenz-Stauffacher, who highlighted obstacles to prosperity stemming from various political directions.
We want nothing more and nothing less than to create the necessary conditions to build the Switzerland of tomorrow.
Co-president Benjamin Mรผhlemann stressed the urgency of implementing the PLR's long-standing proposals, which include optimizing the use of national skilled labor, reducing bureaucracy, and enhancing digitalization. He noted a lack of political will to enact these measures, stating, "In these uncertain times, we cannot rest on our laurels. Switzerland's prosperity is not a given."
In these uncertain times, we cannot rest on our laurels. Switzerland's prosperity is not a given.
The campaign, under the slogan "Switzerland is waking up," features a clip showcasing individuals taking responsibility for the country's success. Campaign director Damian Mรผller outlined the party's focus on three main themes: work, security, and infrastructure. The PLR advocates for well-compensated employment and opposes new taxes, contrasting its stance with proposals from the left and center parties.
Switzerland is waking up.
Regarding security, the PLR supports increased investment in the military and a stronger fight against violence. On infrastructure, the party calls for a renewed commitment to building essential projects like tunnels, dams, and housing. The PLR also announced its opposition to the upcoming neutrality initiative, which it deems a "deception."
The initiative on neutrality is a deception.
Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.