Take action for the next step in combating the coronavirus
What we want
We want security and freedom for people, to safeguard their physical, psychological and economic wellbeing. We want to be able to live with the new coronavirus.
Health and the economy seem currently in conflict with each other. This conflict can be resolved, if there is widespread, regular testing of people. This does not happen at present, because the capacity to do this is not sufficient.
This is why we are campaigning for systematic random testing across the board, so that
individuals and the economy can live and function with COVID-19
insight can be gained in the effectiveness of current and future policy measures
to convince public opinion, the media and policy makers that such a programme is crucial to simultaneously meet public health requirements and allow normal economic and social activity, as long as the COVID-19 pandemic has not been conquered.
1044 supporters have already signed this petition. Sign now to be number 1045!
«We need more data in order to finetune measures that minimize socio-economical impact while protecting the public health system. »
Esther-Mirjam de Boer Owner and CEO at GetDiversity GmbH
«Because it ensures the return to an almost normal everyday life.»
Katja Rost Professor of economic and organizational sociology
«Because testing is the best way to face this crisis.»
Dominic Täubert Student and Former President of the Youth Parliament Canton of Zurich
«Randomized testing is vital for combating the Corona crisis.»
Gerhard Fehr CEO at FehrAdvice & Partners AG
«Most of worldwide testing is not randomized. If we test in random samples, we will have much more valuable knowledge to fight this pandemic.»
Christoph Hofinger Managing Partner and Scientific Director at SORA Institute for Social Research and Consulting
«Without testing, we don’t have data to conduct evidence-driven policy making. This is essential to minimize health risks while reopening the economy. »
Gabriel Felbermayr President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy
«I support this petition because testing is important to know your status and to deduce the right measures!»
Martin Ohneberg President of the Federation of Austrian Industry Vorarlberg
«I think it’s a good idea.»
Alexander Scheer Managing Lawyer at Scheer Rechtsanwalt GmbH Vienna
«Let’s use the assets we have and act on the needs without hindering biases and ideologies. »
Lars Maydell International Executive Coach
«I can’t believe we’re on track and I do not want to return to the future but the new normal.»
Antje Kanngiesser Senior Executive Leader for Transformation in Infrastructure & Energy | C-Level and Board Member at BKW AG
«We need a better understanding where we are in this crisis!»
Nora Szech Holder of the Chair of Political Economy at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
«Testing is the key to better knowledge and thus to better management of the recovery phase.»
Jean-Robert Tyran Professor of public economics and Vice-Rector for Research and International Affairs at the University of Vienna.
Why testing? Experts explain.
Dan Ariely, Professor of Behavioral Economics and Psychology at Duke University
Behavioral Economist Matthias Sutter explains why he supports our initiative.