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Which topics would you like to discuss with us in 2023?

Hosted by: Isabelle Bannerman

In 2022 we received a lot of valuable input and got involved in some great discussions with you. Among the most popular topics in our debates were assisted suicide, the future of Swiss neutrality, and how we can reduce our energy consumption. You can find an overview of our ongoing and archived debates here.

Which topics would you like to discuss with us next year? What feedback can you give us on our “debate” format? Let us know in the comments below!

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If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.

Anona
Anona

In my understanding this means to educate children to think for themselves, to be critical and independent in order to build intelligent society. The opposite of sheep-like society.

Anona
Anona

Why is there more Pharma promotion and marketing than healthy habits?

Anona
Anona

Why is junk food is still produced and promoted, knowing that it causes death and chronic diseases?

Aline Rivera
Aline Rivera
The following contribution has been automatically translated from FR.

On degrowth and the problem of lobbying within the PLR and the UDC in Switzerland

De la décroissance et du problème du lobbyisme au sein du PLR et de l'UDC en suisse

makssiem
makssiem
The following contribution has been automatically translated from AR.

This is somewhat true. The great is the one whose mind has concluded that life is useless. Life is mortal. All of us will die as animals die rich or poor. Therefore, he does not involve himself in dialogues that lead to no result, but occupies himself with writing, drawing, or other things that the world will discover after his death and honor him as this veneration will not benefit him.

هذا صحيح بعض الشيء. فالعظيم هو ذاك الذي استنتج عقله أن لا فائدة فالحياة فانية، وكلنا سيموت كما تموت الحيوانات ثريا كان أم فقيرا، لذلك لا يزجّ نفسه في حوارات لا تؤدي الى نتيجة، لكنه يشغل نفسه بالكتابة أو بالرسم، أو بأشياء أخرى سيكتشفها العالم بعد موته فيبجله حيث لن يعود عليه هذا التبجيل بفائدة.

Toledo García Camila Fernanda
Toledo García Camila Fernanda
The following contribution has been automatically translated from ES.

I would be fascinated if you would talk about the war in Yemen and the illegal trade in small arms in Africa. Because I would like to know what Switzerland thinks or does about this extremely dangerous situation.

Me fascinaría que hablaran de la guerra en Yemen y el comercio ilegal de pequeñas armas en África. Porque me gustaría saber qué opina o hace Suiza ante esta situación de sumo peligro.

Pris
Pris
The following contribution has been automatically translated from DE.

It is always said that Switzerland is rich!
I know people who have to get by despite working less than the minimum wage.

Es heisst immer die reiche Schweiz!
Ich kenne Menschen die müssen trotz Arbeit weniger als der Minimum Lohn auskommen.

高畑 yumi
高畑 yumi
The following contribution has been automatically translated from JA.

I think it is urgent that we have a discussion about world peace. I would like to rethink what neutrality means.

世界平和についての話し合いが急務だと思います。中立とは何かをもう一度考えたく思います。

Isabelle Bannerman
Isabelle Bannerman SWI SWISSINFO.CH
@高畑 yumi

Great topics. We have a debate about Swiss neutrality - we'd love to hear your input there! [url]https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/what-is-the-future-for-neutrality-/47411934[/url]

Abdrashid Kushaev
Abdrashid Kushaev
The following contribution has been automatically translated from RU.

I suggest we discuss the idea of building green cities in Switzerland with electric transportation, no alcohol, no smoke, and no pets.

Предлагаю обсудить идею строительства в Швейцарии зеленых городов с электротранспортом, без алкоголя, без табачного дыма и домашних животных.

Madlen Italo-Suisse
Madlen Italo-Suisse
The following contribution has been automatically translated from DE.
@Abdrashid Kushaev

Without pets? Why?

Ohne Haustiere? Warum?

Harlequin-Lagginhorn
Harlequin-Lagginhorn

Now that concerns that the Covid 'vaccines' are causing heart problems have finally made it into the mainstream. UK media (see Telegraph article : "Critics claim Covid jabs are causing heart problems – do they have any proof? ") are the people of Switzerland finally going to be allowed to have a debate on whether the government acted in their best interests by pushing the so-called 'vaccines' on to the public (vaxx passports / mandates etc,.) and the scientific basis on which this was done?

Was the mainstream media complicit in silencing those with valid concerns under the guise of "disinformation" and, if so, what steps will be taken in future to ensure it remains free and independent of government influence?

Isabelle Bannerman
Isabelle Bannerman SWI SWISSINFO.CH
@Harlequin-Lagginhorn

Hi HARLEQUIN-LAGGINHORN, thank you for your input.

The effectiveness of the Covid vaccines was scientifically proven. That said, looking at comments and feedback, there are many open questions and concerns regarding this topic and specifically around how a person's vaccination status has played a significant role in everyday life.

I'll pass on your input to our editorial team. Kind regards

Дерзко Мыслящий
Дерзко Мыслящий
The following contribution has been automatically translated from RU.
@Harlequin-Lagginhorn

The phrase "Swiss residents are allowed to hold debates" is shocking to me. So there was a ban before that? I must have missed something. Was this ban approved in a federal referendum?

Фраза " Жителям Швейцарии позволено провести дебаты" меня шокирует. Значит до этого действовал запрет? Я что-то упустил,видимо. Этот запрет был одобрен на федеральном референдуме?

Yiannis Alves
Yiannis Alves
@Isabelle Bannerman

I definately agree with the effectiveness scientifically proven regarding the Covid-19 vaccines and in particularly the mRNA ones!

Anona
Anona
@Yiannis Alves

hmm just wait a little longer… it is a very sad situation…

Odacy de Brito Silva
Odacy de Brito Silva
The following contribution has been automatically translated from PT.

I am very interested in discussing the diversity of the environment. Issues related to the Amazon.

Tenho muito interesse de debater sobre a diversidade do meio ambiente. Assuntos relacionados à Amazônia.

LoL
LoL

How come we have record number of companies going bankrupt or closing but somehow the unemployment level does not change? Did anyone look closer to the data? In my opinion it is because people who loose jobs are not swiss and are too afraid to apply for unemployment.

Anona
Anona
@LoL

true or they move to another country.

Enzo8
Enzo8
The following contribution has been automatically translated from FR.

The challenges of climate change and energy deconstruction.

Des enjeux du changement climatique et de la décru énergétique.

mmarashid86
mmarashid86

I would like to discuss the importance of foreign exchange rates and the importance of currencies. I would also like to discuss how very important it is that Swiss maintained its autonomy from the European Union for many centuries.

gaz
gaz

Urɓan planning, passive solar design, climate change food security and an overview of the relationships between the moving parts

Harlequin-Lagginhorn
Harlequin-Lagginhorn

Why is the Swiss government not seeking a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia?

nasr-eddine-madani
nasr-eddine-madani
The following contribution has been automatically translated from FR.

The topic I am proposing for discussion in early 2023 is:
"The New Emerging Nazism in Europe and Racial Segregation."

Le sujet que je propose pour discussion en ce début de 2023 est :
"Le nouveau nazisme naissant en Europe et la ségrégation raciale."

Ania V.T.
Ania V.T.
The following contribution has been automatically translated from ES.

How about NO CENSORSHIP? a Swiss newspaper... WITH CENSORSHIP! The voice of the people DOES NOT SPEAK HERE.

¿Qué tal que NO haya CENSURA? un periódico suizo... ¡CON CENSURA! La voz del pueblo NO HABLA AQUÍ.

VeraGottlieb
VeraGottlieb

How about a bit more diversity in subjects? Change of news items a bit more often?

Isabelle Bannerman
Isabelle Bannerman SWI SWISSINFO.CH
@VeraGottlieb

Hi VERAGOTTLIEB, thank you for your input. We don't want to change the subjects too often to give a debate enough time to have the chance to turn into a good discussion.

But we can definitely strive to start more discussions this year.

What frequency would you prefer?

And what kinds of subjects would you like to discuss in debates this year?

Kind regards and a happy new year!

VeraGottlieb
VeraGottlieb
@Isabelle Bannerman

So many of SwissInfo articles are in the dock for weeks on end and...most of articles do not provide for comments. I don't care what subjects are broached - I participate in those of interest to me. As the saying goes...variety is the spice of life. Thanks for replying and a good year to you too.

Daniel protetor de nascentes polivalente
Daniel protetor de nascentes polivalente
The following contribution has been automatically translated from PT.

We are only on the second day of the year 2023, I want an agenda on Religion and Survivalism, I am very interested in these issues.

Estamos apenas no segundo dia do ano de 2023, quero uma pauta sobre Religião e sobrevivêncialismo me interessa muito estas questões.

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