It champions citizen's rights, improved data protection and privacy for physical persons, more transparency of government, free access to information and education.

Beyond this, it calls for an in-depth overhaul of copyright and patent law, and opposes every form of censorship.

A fundamental principle is grassroots democracy, which gives the possibility to each member to help shape the future of the party.

[7] The vice-president was Sven Wohl, the treasurer was Ben Allard and the general secretary was Andy Maar.

[8] The current co-speakers of the party are Starsky Flor and Rebecca Lau.