With 27 out of 100 possible points the canton Neuchâtel is on position 16 in Switzerland in the midfield of the cantons, but only in the lower range of the scale. Compared to last year, the score has deteriorated by 9 points, as a result of which the canton has deteriorated by 9 places.
For the opinion formation dimension (discussing, learning, monitoring), he achieves a score of 43 (-2), for the co-creation dimension (consulting, voice opinions), it achieves a score of 12 (-15) and for the decision dimension (identifying and voting) a value of 38 (+/- 0; 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 55 points.
e-deliberation
The canton has various channels on social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram). Therefore, 2 points are assigned (https://www.facebook.com/cantonneuchatel/ / https://twitter.com/Etat_Neuchatel / https://www.instagram.com/instaneuch/). Therefore, 2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 2 points.
political e-education
In the canton, voters can use VoteInfo, smartvote and CH+. Therefore, 3 points (50) are assigned. (https://www.ne.ch/autorites/CHAN/CHAN/elections-votations/Pages/accueil.aspx; https://smartvote.ch/fr/group/22/election/21_ne_exe/home; https://projektchplus.ch/app/). Therefore, 3 points are assigned. Bonus and Malus: Variety: NA ( NA ). For this 0.2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 3.2 points.
e-transparency
The canton provides minutes of the Grand Council sessions as well as other reports and important statistics available online as PDF files. This information is not processed further. Therefore, 3 points are assigned. (https://www.ne.ch/autorites/GC/sessions/Pages/pv.aspx / https://www.ne.ch/autorites/GC/objets/rapports/Pages/accueil.aspx). Therefore, 3 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 3 points.
e-consultation
Some cantonal consultations use online ad-hoc survey tools. This is typically the case of the ongoing consultation concerned with the Draft cantonal strategy for sustainable development by 2030. As part of this consultation, the Canton set up an online survey. Therefore, 2 points are assigned. (https://www.ne.ch/autorites/CE/consultations/Pages/consultations-cantonales.aspx; https://enquetesv4.ne.ch/SurveyServer/s/pub/DD/questionnaire.htm). Therefore, 2 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 2 points.
e-demand
In the canton, there are non-partisan private online petition platforms (pétitionsenligne, mesopinions). However, they were not used in the past year. (https://www.petitionenligne.ch/pour_le_maintien_de_la_ligne_ferroviaire_les_brenets_-_le_locle / https://www.mesopinions.com/petition/animaux/stop-chasse-aux-chats-errants-canton/172884). Therefore, 1 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 1 points.
e-ID
The canton has an e-government portal where one must log in with a verified login. Verification of identity on site is necessary. Therefore 3 points are assigned. (https://www.guichetunique.ch/public/ / https://www.guichetunique.ch/public/Registration/Private/PrivateRegistration.aspx). Therefore, 3 points are assigned.
In total, the canton receives 3 points.
e-voting
Although it was the case in the past, there is currently no e-voting tool with individual verification available in the canton. Therefore, 3 points are assigned. (https://www.ne.ch/medias/Pages/150901_Neuch%C3%A2tel,-premier-canton-partenaire-de-la-plateforme-de-vote-%C3%A9lectronique-d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9e-par-La-Poste.aspx / https://www.ne.ch/autorites/CHAN/CHAN/elections-votations/Pages/vote-electronique.aspx). 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 18, 2023
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