There has not been a marked change in the concerns of the Swiss since the last gfs poll - with integration of foreigners and the environment still uppermost in people's minds. Social questions, such as pensions, unemployment and health, are no longer major worries, according to the survey.

But taxation remains an important issue for voters. The poll found that 73 per cent of people agreed with the recent Swiss Federal Court ruling that canton Obwalden's degressive tax system, aimed at attracting wealthy residents, was unconstitutional.

Here's the results of the poll, with the trend showing a movement to the middle, except for growth in the Greens (which ultimately helps the SP):

Main findings of the poll - current poll results vs (results in 2003):

 Swiss People's Party (far right wing): 25.1% (26.7% in 2003)

 Social Democratic Party (Left): 22.1% (23.3%)

 Radical Party (Right Pro-Business): 17% (17.3%)

 Christian Democratic Party (Center/Center-Right): 15% (14.4%)

 The Green Party (Left): 10.9% (7.4%)

 Expected turnout: 47%

One interesting stat of note: 47% turnout. So, if one of these parties figures out how to encourage a better turnout of their base, then these numbers could change. I see the Center/Right CVP trying to do just this.

And right now the far right SVP is pushing out a lot of negative emotional media messages about the evil auslanders, and blaming this on the Left. Will the Left get off their duffs and defend themselves, or more importantly, try to get more Socialists to vote? stay tuned...