Madeleine Deckert
FDP.Die Liberalen | 24.06.6
Welfare state & family
Raise the retirement age to 67
Do you support an increase in the retirement age (e.g., to 67)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
Premium settlements are the responsibility of the cantons and not the federal government La réduction des primes est du ressort des cantons et non de la Confédération.
Prämienverbillingungen sind Aufgabe der Kantone und nicht des Bundes La réduction des primes est du ressort des cantons et non de la Confédération.
Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Reduce LPP pensions
As part of the reform of the BVG (occupational pension plan), pensions are to be reduced (lowering the minimum conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%). Are you in favor of this measure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Extend parental leave
Should paid parental leave be increased beyond today's 14 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Introduce a tax on sugary foods
Are you in favor of the introduction of a tax on foods containing sugar (sugar tax)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Contribution to healthcare costs
Should insured persons contribute more to health care costs (e.g., increase the minimum deductible)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Limit the powers of the Federal Council in the event of a pandemic
Should the Federal Council's ability to restrict private and economic life in the event of a pandemic be more limited?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
Above all, the role of parliament must be strengthened. In extraordinary emergencies, the Federal Council always has the option of applying emergency law. Il faut avant tout renforcer le rôle du Parlement. En cas de situation d'urgence exceptionnelle, le Conseil fédéral a toujours la possibilité d'appliquer le droit d'urgence.
Es muss vor allem die Rolle des Parlamentes gestärkt werden. Der Bundesrat hat in ausserordentlichen Notlagen immer die Möglichkeit Notrecht anzuwenden. Il faut avant tout renforcer le rôle du Parlement. En cas de situation d'urgence exceptionnelle, le Conseil fédéral a toujours la possibilité d'appliquer le droit d'urgence.
Federal competence for national hospital planning
Should the federal government be given the authority to determine the hospital offering (national hospital planning with regard to locations and range of services)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Education
Inclusive schooling
According to the Swiss integrated schooling concept, children with learning difficulties or disabilities should be taught in regular classes. Do you approve of this concept?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
However, it is important that parents are involved and support from subject teachers is needed. Each situation must be assessed individually to decide with which type of school class the child will benefit the most. Mais il est important que les parents soient impliqués et il faut un soutien de la part d'enseignants spécialisés. Chaque situation doit être évaluée individuellement afin de décider avec quel type de classe l'enfant sera le plus avantagé.
Es ist jedoch wichtig, dass die Eltern einbezogen werden und es bedarf der Unterstützung durch Fachlehrer. Jede Situation muss individuell beurteilt werden um zu entscheiden mit welcher Art Schulklasse das Kind am meisten profitiert. Mais il est important que les parents soient impliqués et il faut un soutien de la part d'enseignants spécialisés. Chaque situation doit être évaluée individuellement afin de décider avec quel type de classe l'enfant sera le plus avantagé.
Tighten the requirements for obtaining a high school diploma
Should the federal government raise the requirements for the gymnasiale matura?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Equal opportunities in education
Should the state be more committed to equal educational opportunities (e.g., through subsidized remedial courses for students from low-income families)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Immigration & integration
Make naturalization requirements more flexible
Should the conditions for naturalization be relaxed (e.g., shorter residence period)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Increase the quota of third-country nationals for skilled workers
Should more qualified workers from non-EU/EFTA countries be allowed to work in Switzerland (increase third-country quota)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Asylum procedures outside Europe
Do you support efforts to house asylum seekers in centers outside Europe during the asylum procedure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Voting rights for foreigners
Should foreign nationals who have lived in Switzerland for at least ten years be granted the right to vote and stand for election at the municipal level?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Authorize active euthanasia
Would you be in favour of doctors being allowed to administer direct active euthanasia in Switzerland?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Finances & taxes
Reduce taxes at the federal level
Do you support tax cuts at the federal level over the next four years?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Introduce a national inheritance tax
Would you support the introduction of a national inheritance tax on all inheritances over one million Swiss francs? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Strengthen financial equalization between the cantons
Should the differences between cantons with high and low financial capacity be further reduced through fiscal equalization?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
Absolutely in matters such as, for example, the utilization rates. In terms of noise protection, solutions are needed so that the quality of life is not reduced. Clairement en ce qui concerne par exemple les taux d'utilisation. En ce qui concerne la protection contre le bruit, il faudrait trouver des solutions pour que la qualité de vie ne soit pas réduite.
Unbedingt in Belangen wie z.B. der Ausnützungsziffern. Beim Lärmschutz bräuchte es Lösungen, damit die Lebensqualität nicht reduziert wird. Clairement en ce qui concerne par exemple les taux d'utilisation. En ce qui concerne la protection contre le bruit, il faudrait trouver des solutions pour que la qualité de vie ne soit pas réduite.
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Ban new registrations of combustion engine vehicles from 2035
Should Switzerland ban the registration of new passenger cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Achieve climate targets through incentives
To achieve climate targets, should incentives and target agreements be relied on exclusively, rather than bans and restrictions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Make the rules for renewable energy less strict
Do you think it's fair that environmental and landscape protection rules are being relaxed to allow for the development of renewable energy?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Authorize the construction of new nuclear power plants
Should the construction of new nuclear power plants in Switzerland be allowed again?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
The question is what "comprehensive" means. The services must have a certain relationship to demand, and with digitization there are also new possibilities. La question est de savoir ce que signifie "complet". Les prestations doivent avoir un certain rapport avec la demande et avec la numérisation, il existe aussi de nouvelles possibilités
Die Frage ist, was "umfassend" meint. Die Leistungen müssen einen gewissen Bezug zur Nachfrage haben und mit der Digitalisierung gibt es auch neue Möglichkeiten. La question est de savoir ce que signifie "complet". Les prestations doivent avoir un certain rapport avec la demande et avec la numérisation, il existe aussi de nouvelles possibilités
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
The standards are already high today, but can be adapted selectively. This benefits the animals as well as the quality of the products. Les normes sont déjà élevées aujourd'hui, mais peuvent être adaptées ponctuellement. Cela profite aux animaux, mais aussi à la qualité des produits.
Die Standards sind bereits heute hoch, können aber punktuell angepasst werden. Das kommt den Tieren, wie auch der Qualität der Produkte zugute. Les normes sont déjà élevées aujourd'hui, mais peuvent être adaptées ponctuellement. Cela profite aux animaux, mais aussi à la qualité des produits.
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
However, this is not a government task, but rather that of the telecommunications providers.
Dies ist aber keine Staatsaufgabe, sonder diejenige der Telekomanbieter.
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Introducing an optional financial referendum against federal spending
Should it be possible to hold a referendum on federal spending above a certain amount (optional financial referendum)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Security & military
Increasing the size of the army to at least 120,000 soldiers
Are you in favor of expanding the army's target number of soldiers to at least 120,000?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Re-export of Swiss weapons
Should the Federal Council be allowed to authorize other states to re-export Swiss weapons in cases of a war of aggression in violation of international law (e.g., the attack on Ukraine)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Systematic monitoring is to be rejected. In exceptional cases, such as when crossing the border at customs, this should be possible. Une surveillance systématique est à refuser. Dans des cas exceptionnels, comme par exemple lors du passage de la frontière à la douane, cela doit être possible.
Eine systematische Überwachung ist abzulehnen. In Ausnahmefällen wie z.B. beim Grenzübertritt am Zoll, soll dies möglich sein. Une surveillance systématique est à refuser. Dans des cas exceptionnels, comme par exemple lors du passage de la frontière à la douane, cela doit être possible.
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
The bilateral path must be safeguarded and further developed. On the other hand, accession or greater political integration must be rejected. La voie bilatérale doit être garantie et développée. On the other hand, we must reject an accession or greater political integration.
Der Bilaterale Weg muss gesichert und weiterentwickelt werden. Abzulehnen sind hingegen ein Beitritt oder eine stärkere politische Integration. La voie bilatérale doit être garantie et développée. Il faut par contre rejeter une adhésion ou une intégration politique plus poussée.
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Everyone has a right to privacy
Jeder hat ein Recht auf Privatsphäre
Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
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Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
The state should finance certain services that benefit everyone. E.g. schools, national security, infrastructure, etc. Many things are already income-dependent today. L'État doit financer certaines prestations qui profitent à tous. Par exemple les écoles, la sécurité nationale, l'infrastructure etc. Many things are already dependent on income today.
Der Staat soll gewisse Leistungen finanzieren welche allen zugute kommen. Z.B. Schulen, Landessicherheit, Infrastruktur usw. Vieles ist bereits heute Einkommensabhängig. L'État doit financer certaines prestations qui profitent à tous. Par exemple les écoles, la sécurité nationale, l'infrastructure etc. Beaucoup de choses dépendent aujourd'hui déjà du revenu.
Parent stays at home full time
What is your position the following statement: "It is best for a child, when one parent stays home full-time for childcare."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Let each family decide for themselves.
Das soll jede Familie selber entscheiden.
Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
There is no contradiction between economy and ecology. Any investment in new technologies, such as thermal insulation or sustainable processes, is also economic growth. Il n'y a pas de contradiction entre l'économie et l'écologie. Tout investissement dans de nouvelles technologies, comme l'isolation thermique ou les processus durables, est également synonyme de croissance économique.
Es gibt keinen Widerspruch zwischen Wirtschaft und Ökologie. Jede Investition in neue Technologien, wie z.B. Wärmedämmung oder nachhaltige Prozesse ist auch Wirtschaftswachstum. Il n'y a pas de contradiction entre l'économie et l'écologie. Tout investissement dans de nouvelles technologies, comme l'isolation thermique ou les processus durables, est également synonyme de croissance économique.
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
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Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
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Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
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Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
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Comment
But: There is a need for flexible models and a change of mindset in society with regard to older employees. Mais: Il faut des modèles flexibles et un changement de mentalité dans la société en ce qui concerne les personnes plus âgées dans la vie professionnelle.
Aber: Es braucht flexible Modelle und ein Umdenken in der Gesellschaft betreffend älteren Arbeitnehmenden. Mais: Il faut des modèles flexibles et un changement de mentalité dans la société en ce qui concerne les personnes plus âgées dans la vie professionnelle.
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