With 37 out of 100 possible points the canton Lucerne is on position 10 in Switzerland in the midfield of the cantons, but only in the lower range of the scale. Compared to last year, the score has improved by 3 points, as a result of which the canton has deteriorated by 1 place.
For the opinion formation dimension (discussing, learning, monitoring), he achieves a score of 60 (+/- 0), for the co-creation dimension (consulting, voice opinions), it achieves a score of 55 (+ 3) and for the decision dimension (identifying and voting) a value of 15 (+ 2; Please note that there has been a change in the coding scheme for the ’eVoting’ indicator in this dimension, which is why the values stated here for the previous year cannot be compared directly with those of the previous year’s profile).
There are also considerable differences between the individual tools. The range between the lowest and highest value is very high with 75 points.
e-deliberation
The canton has various channels on social media (Twitter, Facebook) that are used regularly. (https://twitter.com/KantonLuzern; https://www.facebook.com/KantonLuzern; https://www.youtube.com/@KtLuzern). Therefore, 2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 2 points.
political e-education
In the canton, voters can use VoteInfo and smartvote. In addition, there are active measures for digital political education. (https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/politique/votations/voteinfo.html; https://www.smartvote.ch/de/group/524/election/23_lu_leg/home; https://entdecke.lu.ch/show/3.%20Zyklus/Politik). Therefore, 4 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Inclusiveness: There are translated parts of the cantonal website, that are meanigful for participation. ( https://gruezi.lu.ch/kanton_luzern/politisches_system ). For this 0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 4.2 points.
e-transparency
In addition to the minutes of the cantonal council meetings and governmental reports, the canton provides a fully developed Opendata portal. (https://www.lustat.ch/). Therefore, 4 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 4 points.
e-consultation
Most departments use proprietary software for digital consultation that allows deepened interaction. Additionally the canton does a survey (https://www.lu.ch/regierung/vernehmlassungen_stellungnahmen/vernehmlassungen; https://www.lustat.ch/ueber-uns/projekte-und-referenzen/bevoelkerungsbefragung). Therefore, 4 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Use: The use of this software seems to be the standard, however, there are not that many consultations. (NA). For this 0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 4.2 points.
e-demand
In the canton non-partisan private e-demand platforms were being used occaionally during the past year. (https://www.openpetition.eu/ch/region/petition/Luzern; https://www.petitio.ch/petitions/province/luzern-1MeeG?state=all). Therefore, 2 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Variety: NA ( NA ). For this 0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 2.2 points.
e-ID
The canton has neither an e-government portal nor an e-ID. However, according to the eGovernment strategy there are plans for an eGovernemnt portal. However, there are plans to introduce an eID by 2024. However, there are some e-services. (https://www.inside-it.ch/kanton-luzern-will-private-e-id-einsetzen-20230707; https://www.lu.ch/Verzeichnisse/Online_Dienstleistungen). Therefore, 1 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Usability: NA (NA). For this 0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 1.2 points.
e-voting
There is currently no e-voting available in the canton. In the past, it was available to Swiss citizens living abroad. (https://www.ch.ch/de/abstimmungen-und-wahlen/e-voting/#wer-kann-e-voting-nutzen). Therefore, 2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 2 points (There was an adjustment in the coding scheme: As eVoting is now available again prior experiences only result in 2 points instead of 3).
State of the research: July 27, 2023
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