Christian Social Party (Switzerland)

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The Christian Social Party (German: Christlich-soziale Partei; French: Parti chrétien-social) is a Swiss political party which states its core principles as "living solidarity with the economically disadvantaged and the preservation of the environment." It is inspired by "Christian principles of the value of human life and solidarity."

Elements of its platform are:

  • Requiring large companies to reserve 2% of their positions for disadvantaged people, or pay a contribution in lieu of this
  • A living wage
  • More support for public transit
  • Tax benefits for renewable energy
  • A ban on alcohol, tobacco and medication advertisement
  • Stronger protection for renters ("right to a dwelling")
  • Opposition to "neoliberal ideology"
  • Opposition to privatization
  • Opposition to cuts in social benefits

Though a small party on the national level, it is significant in some cantons. It is the third-largest party in the canton of Obwalden, for example, and has an elected representatives to the national parliament in the canton of Fribourg.

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