I’ve been following the international developments on internet regulation and I have to admit I’m genuinely concerned. Does anyone else feel the same?We’re seeing things like: Australia’s social-media ban for under-16s (with mandatory age checks) The UK’s Online Safety Act with compulsory age verification and content scanning obligations The EU’s repeated pushes for “chat control” / client-side scanning of private messages Multiple countries (and U.S. states) rolling out mandatory ID or biometric age gates on websites …all sold as “protecting children.” At the same time we’ve seen platforms like X facing outright bans or heavy restrictions in several countries. Once you introduce mass surveillance infrastructure “just for porn/age checks,” it rarely stays limited to that.Switzerland has always prided itself on strong data protection and individual liberties (our revised DSG is actually quite solid). That’s why I’m wondering:How far along are the leading liberal parties (especially FDP, but hopefully GLP and others) in preparing a proper response? Is anyone working on a “moratorium-style” emergency law or parliamentary motion to shield the free and open internet in Switzerland before similar rules creep in here too? What are their concrete key points or initiatives so far?I haven’t seen much public discussion yet and would love to know if something is already in the works. Direct democracy is our strength, but the process can be extremely slow — which is exactly why action needs to start immediately to get motions tabled, consultations running, or even an initiative launched before foreign-style overreach becomes the default here. Curious to hear your thoughts and any links to party positions or motions. Thanks! submitted by /u/PossibilityLocal5335
Originally posted by u/PossibilityLocal5335 on r/Switzerland