We are concerned that democracy loses its supporters and thereby its supporting fundament. The Leipziger study on Authoritarianism of 2024 states: "Democracy as it works in Germany only gets 42.3 percent of approval."(1)

The right for a procedure of approval demanded by us - or for short, veto right - exists in Swiss for over than 150 years in the form of the facultative referendum ("Fakultatives Referendum"). It has always reminded politicians that their profession resides first and foremost in being a representative of the people and only then, in second instance, being career politician, party politician and lobbyist. In this way, laws are spawned that can endure the majoritarian will of the People.

A veto right would steal all populist's thunder who provoke the opposition of "those above" (the elite) and "those below" (the general public and especially the poor without means). It would take people at their word who view themselves as fighters for the true will of the People.

The veto right does not question the power of ultimate decision immanent in a representative democracy. Moreover, it draws a direct connection between politics and the People again. A connection we progressively lost over the course of the last 75 years during the existence of the constitution.

The constitution attributes an important control function (role of checks and balances) to the People. The execution of control once every 4 years by elections is insufficient. Control of delegated power should happen continously all the time in order to prevent damage from the people in the nation.

We want to inspire and delight people for (taking part in) democracy and gain back trust in politics.

Let's bolster up the nation with the help of a veto right!

Please sign the petition. The more we are, the more successful we will be.