As Die Weltwoche reports in an advance notice, the majority of the neighboring regions of the Swiss Federation — Baden-Württemberg (Germany), Vorarlberg (Austria), Savoy/Upper Savoy (France) and Como/Varese (Italy) — are in favor of joining with Switzerland. The results, in spite of their clearness, are astounding. Especially attractive by Switzerland is the direct democracy, the free economic order, and the low taxes.

The idea of the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) of making preparations for neighboring regions to join (PI reported), seems to go back to the fact that they have their ear closer to the people than the politicians of the present country. According to the survey conducted by SwissOpion (Telconet AG), many people stated that it was because of direct democracy for Switzerland. But among the most important results in the survey were which population groups had spoken for what reasons. Thus it appears to be that the left-dominated “Nanny State” seems to be losing the young people. Now, there is hope!

In all regions, a constant majority expressed favor of a union with the Swiss Federation. Especially noticeable is the approval with young people: two-thirds of those under 35 years advocated secession and change of country. Still somewhat higher is the portion of yes votes among individuals who consider themselves to be center-right, while left-wing and older people would like to maintain the status quo.

In further questions, the causes for the surprising support were fathomable. What was considered especially attractive for Switzerland was the direct democracy, the free economic order, and the low taxes. Around 70 to 80 percent of registered voters find Switzerland economically and more attractive with regard to taxation than their home country. Even the individuals who consider themselves as left-wing remarkably hold this view. Among those who prefer the right stand, the approval quota comes to 84 percent — at a similar level with those under 35 years of age (86 percent).

A real export hit would be direct democracy — in case it would be allowed then. Between 72 percent (Savoy/Upper Savoy) and 82 percent (Como/Varese) of eligible voters in the four regions are of the opinion that the possibility of voting on question related political matters should be instituted according to Switzerland’s example.

The reserve with which the results were interpreted has some amusing appeal:

The surprising results point back to a fundamental dissatisfaction of the voters in the neighboring EU countries.

The completed survey results were published in the 28/2010 edition of July 15, 2010 that can be obtained at newsstands (but only if Young Socialists, ZEIT and Antifa have nothing against it).

As Die Weltwoche reports in an advance notice, the majority of the neighboring regions of the Swiss Federation -- Baden-Württemberg (Germany), Vorarlberg (Austria), Savoy/Upper Savoy (France) and Como/Varese (Italy) -- are in favor of joining with Switzerland. The results, in spite of their clearness, are astounding. Especially attractive by Switzerland is the direct democracy, ...

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