Should the secrecy of the vote in federal councilor elections be lifted?

In Switzerland, Federal Councilors are elected by both chambers of the Federal Assembly in a secret ballot. Members of Parliament vote out of sight of the public—and of their own parties. Should their choices be made public?

National Council Member (The Greens/GE)

Yes. Lifting the secrecy of the vote in the election of Federal Council members is based on a fairly simple idea: citizens must be able to know how their elected representatives carry out their mandates, including when it comes to choosing the government. In Parliament, votes on laws, the budget, or spending appropriations are public. Members of Parliament must be able to explain and take responsibility for them. Why should it be any different when electing a Federal Councilor or a