15 proposals to usher in a new era
A Common Policy Framework for 2027
The world has changed, but our ways of thinking have not kept pace. Over the past fifty years, technological, ecological, and geopolitical upheavals have transformed our societies. Yet our frameworks for thinking—economics, governance, law—remain rooted in the past. The result: mistrust of institutions, a rise in identity-based isolationism, and an inability to address systemic challenges (climate change, inequality, globalization).
In light of this, Pierre Calame proposes a common policy framework for the 2027 elections, structured around 4 shifts and 15 concrete proposals. The goal? To move from a first modernity (separation, specialization) to a second modernity (relationship management, cooperation).
To learn more, see the summary of all proposals
1. Rethinking the Economy: Œconomy, or the Art of Managing Our Common Home
Our current economic model, based on infinite growth, threatens the biosphere and widens inequalities. To remedy this, we must reinvent the economy (Œconomy: oïkos = home) as a tool for the sustainable management of our planet. Key proposals:
- Individual carbon quotas (6% reduction per year, social equity);
- Regional management of land and water (multi-stakeholder dialogues, agroecology);
- A variety of currencies (euro + local currencies + carbon currency).
2. Reinventing Governance: Toward a Permanent Democracy
Centralized, top-down governance no longer works. Citizens and local communities must be involved in decision-making through:
- Radical decentralization (50% of tax revenue allocated to local communities);
- Permanent democracy (citizens’ assemblies, multi-stakeholder processes);
- A national assembly to collaboratively develop public policies;
- A Europe that serves as a model for multilevel governance.
3. Rebalancing Rights and Responsibilities: A New Social Contract
Individual rights (Declarations of 1789 and 1948) are no longer sufficient. We must supplement them with a Universal Declaration of Responsibilities, so that every actor (individual, business, government) is held accountable for the impact of their actions. Proposals:
- Mission-driven companies and triple bottom line accounting (financial + social + environmental);
- Remuneration caps (maximum 100 times the minimum wage for executives);
- Renewal of social contracts (research, finance, education).
4. Building global governance: managing our interdependencies
The challenges (climate, peace, biodiversity) transcend national borders. We need multi-level global governance, including:
- An art of peace (network of schools, nonviolent conflict resolution);
- Dialogue between societies (not just between states);
- A global law of accountability (specialized courts);
- Management of global commons (climate, oceans).
Why is this framework unifying?
These proposals share five principles: social justice, ecological moderation, participatory democracy, cooperation, and accountability. They offer a common framework for a broad alliance, while allowing each component to tailor measures according to its priorities.
What’s next?
This framework is not a catalog of measures, but a vision for 2027. Next steps:
- Approve the common framework;
- Organize a national forum to engage citizens;
- Launch regional pilot projects.
👉 To view all 15 proposals and their details, see document
