Who can participate in the public consultation?

All citizens, including border workers and residents of other cantons, can submit contributions through the Avanti con Ticino&Lavoro website or social channels.

What are the key themes of the programme?

The six main chapters cover economy/labour, social protection, health, territory/mobility, security/social cohesion and public finances.

When can I contribute?

No official deadline has been communicated, but collection is already in progress. It is recommended that you participate as soon as possible.

Does this consultation have legal value?

No, this is a voluntary initiative of the party. Contributions are not binding, but will be evaluated to improve the program.

How does it impact border workers?

Policies on cross-border mobility and cooperation (e.g. transport, agreements with Italy) could directly influence the movements and working conditions of border workers.

Pioneering Ticino: the 2027-2031 political program is decided by the citizens (cross-border guide)

Di Valerie Linc · Published on 16 July 2026

Forward with Ticino&Lavoro submits its legislative program to a public consultation before final approval. Here's how it works.

Context

In a nutshell

What: Public consultation on the 2027-2031 political program of Avanti con Ticino&Lavoro (AT&L)
When: Document already distributed, collection of contributions in progress
Where: Canton Ticino, through online channels and territorial associations
Who: 174 bodies including associations, companies, trade unions and civil society + all citizens

Key facts

What: Legislative program 2027-2031 with 6 thematic chapters (economy, health, territory, security, institutions, finance)
When: Open consultation before final approval of the party
Where: Ticino, with online platform and social channels for contributions
Who: Promoted by Avanti with Ticino&Lavoro (AT&L)
Method: Document sent to 174 local authorities + digital public consultation

Forward with Ticino&Lavoro (AT&L) breaks the patterns of traditional politics: the movement has submitted its 2027-2031 legislative program to a public consultation before its internal approval. The document, divided into six chapters covering the main areas of cantonal policy (economy and labour, social protection, health, territory and mobility, security, public finances), was distributed to 174 associations, companies, trade unions and Ticino civil society organisations.

An unprecedented approach

“We're not looking for formal approval,” explains Amalia Mirante, co-founder of AT&L. "We ask for precise contributions, motivated criticisms and proposals

Operational details

Why is it relevant nationally?

The Ticino model could inspire other cantons or even the Confederation. Directly involving civil society and citizens in the drafting of political programmes is an experiment in participatory democracy that goes beyond periodic referendum consultations.

Key topics in consultation

The six chapters of the AT&L program touch on crucial areas for those who live and work in Switzerland:

Economy and labour: Measures to attract investment and support local employment
Social protection: Future of social benefits in a context of demographic ageing
Health: Sustainability of the cantonal health system (LAMal/KVG)
Territory and mobility: Infrastructure development and public transport (critical issue for border workers and residents)
Security and cohesion: Integration and crime prevention
Public finances: Management of the cantonal budget and tax burden

What changes for citizens?

Residents in Ticino have a unique opportunity to directly influence the policies that will shape the canton for the next four years. For border workers, decisions on cross-border mobility and cooperation (e.g. agreements with Italy) could have a real impact on daily commuting and working conditions.

Comparison with other cantons

While cantons such as Zurich and Geneva adopt limited forms of online consultation, the AT&L model is more

Recommended tools

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Key points

How to participate in the consultation?

1. Consult the program: Available on the official website of Avanti con Ticino&Lavoro 2. Submitting contributions: Via online form or email, specifying the reference chapter 3. Expiry: Not yet specified, but collection is in progress

Practical tools to understand the implications

To assess how the proposals might impact your household budget or business, use our calcolatore stipendio to simulate tax and cost of living scenarios in Ticino. If you are cross-border, check how changes in mobility or tax policies (tax at source) could affect your daily commutes.

Next steps

AT&L will supplement the contributions received and submit the final version of the program for internal approval. The success of this initiative could push other Ticino or national parties to adopt similar models, increasing the direct involvement of citizens in political decisions.

FAQ

Q: Can only Ticino residents participate? A: No, the consultation is open to all interested citizens, including borderers and Swiss from other cantons, as Ticino policies have national spillovers (e.g. cross-border agreements).

Q: Are the contributions binding? A: No, but AT&L has committed to seriously evaluate them and to motivate any non-acceptance choices.

Source: tio.ch

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in the public consultation?: All citizens, including border workers and residents of other cantons, can submit contributions through the Avanti con Ticino&Lavoro website or social channels.
What are the key themes of the programme?: The six main chapters cover economy/labour, social protection, health, territory/mobility, security/social cohesion and public finances.
When can I contribute?: No official deadline has been communicated, but collection is already in progress. It is recommended that you participate as soon as possible.
Does this consultation have legal value?: No, this is a voluntary initiative of the party. Contributions are not binding, but will be evaluated to improve the program.
How does it impact border workers?: Policies on cross-border mobility and cooperation (e.g. transport, agreements with Italy) could directly influence the movements and working conditions of border workers.