Christoph Zimmerli
FDP.Die Liberalen | 24.24.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More premium reductions lead to even more money in the system. That is counterproductive.
Mehr Prämienverbilligungen führen zu noch mehr Geld im System. Das ist kontraproduktiv.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In return, previous marriage bonuses (contribution privileges ...) in the AHV must be reduced or abolished.
Im Gegenzug sind bisherige Ehe-Boni (Beitragsprivilegien ...) in der AHV zu reduzieren oder abzuschaffen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In order to secure pensions in the longer term, a reduction is unfortunately necessary.
Um die Renten längerfristig zu sichern, ist eine Senkung leider nötig.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The loss of earnings is paid by the employers. It is up to the social partners to find a solution.
Die Erwerbsausfälle zahlen die Arbeitgeber. Es ist Sache der Sozialpartner eine Lösung zu finden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
At best, this is the responsibility of the municipalities and not the federal government.
Dies ist allenfalls Aufgabe der Gemeinden und nicht des Bundes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Self-determination.
Selbstbestimmung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Personal responsibility.
Selbstverantwortung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The Federal Council did not handle the pandemic as badly as is always said. In emergencies, you need a government that can decide and get its way.
Der Bundesrat hat die Pandemie gar nicht so schlecht bewältigt wie immer gesagt wird. In Notfällen braucht es eine Regierung, die entscheiden und sich durchsetzen kann.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The cantons must work together. The competences should remain at the cantonal level.
Die Kantone müssen zusammenarbeiten. Die Kompetenzen sollen auf Kantonsebene bleiben.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Inclusive schooling overwhelms teachers and schools.
Die integrative Schule überfordert die Lehrer und die Schulen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Our success model is the dual education system. We do not need an excessive number of "academics" but good craftsmen.
Unser Erfolgsmodell ist das duale Bildungssystem. Wir brauchen nicht übermässig viele "Akademiker" sondern gute HandwerkerInnen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Education creates equal opportunities.
Bildung schafft Chancengleichheit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Naturalization requires integration. This takes a certain amount of time.
Einbürgerung setzt Integration voraus. Diese braucht eine gewisse Zeit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There will be no other way in the future. We will lose prosperity if we do not have enough qualified workers.
Es wird in Zukunft gar nicht anders gehen. Wir verlieren an Wohlstand, wenn wir nicht genügend qualifizierte Arbeitskräfte haben.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In accordance with the EU (simplified procedures for people from safe third countries at the Schengen external borders).
In Übereinstimmung mit der EU (vereinfachte Verfahren für Menschen aus sicheren Drittstaaten an den Schengen-Aussengrenzen)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Those who want to have a say should become naturalized citizens. Otherwise, foreigners would also have to do military service. Because there are not only rights but also duties in a state.
Wer mitbestimmen will, soll sich einbürgern lassen. Sonst müssten AusländerInnen auch Militärdienstpflichtig werden. Denn es gibt nicht nur Rechte sondern auch Pflichten in einem Staat.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
only personal consumption (provided there is no health risk associated with it), not trade.
nur der Eigenkonsum (sofern damit keine gesundheitliche Gefährdung verbunden ist), nicht der Handel.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
under very tight restrictions to avoid misuse.
unter ganz engen Schranken, um Missbrauch zu vermeiden.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The tax burden is constantly rising. A reversal of the trend must finally be initiated.
Die Steuerlast steigt ständig. Es ist endlich eine Trendwende einzuleiten.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Already today, CHF 5.5 billion are redistributed via the financial equalization scheme.
Bereits heute werden CHF 5.5 Mia. über den Finanzausgleich umverteilt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
That would be a very big mistake. For people without a good education, it would raise the threshold for finding a job. The result would be more welfare recipients, which is neither fair nor social.
Das wäre ein ganz grosser Fehler. Für Menschen ohne gute Ausbildung würde das die Schwelle, eine Arbeit zu finden, erhöhen. Die Folge wären mehr Sozialhilfebeziehende, was weder fair noch sozial ist.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The example of Credit Suisse shows once again that, unfortunately, stricter regulation is needed in this area.
Das Beispiel Credit Suisse zeigt einmal mehr, dass es leider eine strengere Regulierung in diesem Bereich braucht.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More competition leads to lower prices and increases the quality of service.
Mehr Wettbewerb führt zu tieferen Preisen und steigert die Qualität der Dienstleistung.
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Wages are a matter for the social partners. State wage control is a nightmare.
Löhne sind Sache der Sozialpartner. Eine staatliche Lohnkontrolle ist ein Alptraum.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Hopefully, the market will sort this out on its own.
Es ist zu hoffen, dass der Markt das von selbst regelt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Bans and restrictions do not lead to the goal (cf. Germany).
Verbote und Einschränkungen führen nicht zum Ziel (vgl. Deutschland).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If there is a 100% safe technology and the waste problem is solved sustainably, then yes. But that will hardly be the case in the next 20 years. Therefore this discussion is useless. Alternative energy sources must be developed (hydropower, wind power, solar energy ...). PV systems and heat pumps should be promoted.
Wenn es eine 100%-sichere Technologie gibt und das Abfallproblem nachhaltig gelöst ist, dann ja. Das wird aber in den nächsten 20 Jahren kaum der Fall sein. Deshalb ist diese Diskussion müssig. Es müssen alternative Energiequellen erschlossen werden (Wasserkraft, Windkraft, Sonnenenergie ...). Es sollen PV-Anlagen und Wärmepumpen gefördert werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Every valley needs public transport and a post office. But not every valley needs its own hospital.
Jedes Tal braucht ÖV und Post. Aber nicht jedes Tal braucht ein eigenes Spital.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In doing so, we are destroying our own industry.
Damit zerstören wir die eigene Industrie.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If necessary, I support combating disinformation (cf. Trump in the USA).
Falls nötig, befürworte ich eine Bekämpfung von Desinformation (vgl. Trump in den USA).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
2% of GDP, or CHF 15 billion per year, must be spent on the army to ensure defense capability. At least 300,000 soldiers are needed to defend Switzerland. Anything else is not serious and irresponsible.
Es müssen 2% des BIP, als CHF 15 Mia. pro Jahr für die Armee aufgewendet werden, damit die Verteidigungsfähigkeit gewährleistet ist. Es braucht mindestens 300'000 SoldatInnen, um die Schweiz zu verteidigen. Alles andere ist nicht seriös bzw. verantwortungslos.
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Close cooperation is essential. Switzerland cannot protect itself, let alone defend itself.
Eine enge Zusammenarbeit ist unumgänglich. Die Schweiz kann sich nicht selber schützen geschweige denn selber verteidigen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It is a scandal that Switzerland is preventing the re-export of Swiss weapons to Ukraine. People are dying every day because the Ukrainians do not have enough modern weapons and ammunition to adequately defend themselves against the Russian war of annihilation. Switzerland should itself at least deliver demining equipment and medical supplies on a large scale to Ukraine and provide it with massive financial support.
Es ist ein Skandal, dass die Schweiz die Wiederausfuhr von Schweizer Waffen an die Ukraine unterbindet. Es sterben jeden Tag Menschen, weil die Ukrainer nicht genügend moderne Waffen und Munition haben, um sich angemessen gegen den russischen Vernichtungskrieg zu wehren. Die Schweiz sollte selber mindestens Minenräumgerät und Sanität im grossen Stil an die Ukraine liefern und sie massiv finanziell unterstützen.
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This would lead to Switzerland becoming a magnet for asylum seekers from the EU. Only those who want to make political capital out of the misery of migrants can be interested in this.
Das würde dazu führen, dass die Schweiz zum Magneten für Asylbewerber aus der EU wird. Daran kann nur interessiert sein, wer mit dem Elend von Migranten politisches Kapital schlagen will.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In fact, however, Swiss companies are forced to do so.
Faktisch werden die Schweizer Unternehmen aber dazu gezwungen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
That would be political suicide. Does anyone seriously think that the USA would tolerate this?
Das wäre politischer Selbstmord. Meint jemand im Ernst, die USA würden das tolerieren?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There is an absolute right to privacy. But this is threatened by more and more state intervention.
Es gibt ein absolutes Recht auf Privatsphäre. Diese ist aber bedroht durch immer mehr staatliche Eingriffe.
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."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Most criminals must and should be reintegrated into society. The worst crimes (e.g. multiple murder in Rupperswil), however, must be punished with life imprisonment; in these few cases there is no need for reintegration.
Die meisten Kriminellen müssen und sollen in die Gesellschaft wieder eingegliedert werden. Die schlimmsten Verbrechen (z.B. Mehrfachmord von Rupperswil) müssen allerdings mit lebenslangem Freiheitsentzug bestraft werden; in diesen wenigen Fällen braucht es keine Wiedereingliederung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
That's crazy dogmatism. One does not exclude the other, on the contrary.
Das ist irriger Dogmatismus. Das eine schliesst doch das andere nicht aus, im Gegenteil.
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It needs CHF 15 billion per year, equivalent to 2% of GDP.
Es braucht CHF 15 Mia. pro Jahr, entsprechend 2% des BIP.
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The funds should be used in a concentrated manner and only where it serves our national interest.
Die Mittel sollen konzentriert eingesetzt werden und nur dort, wo es unserem Landesinteresse dient.
Comment
When the AHV was introduced, life expectancy was more than 10 years lower than today. There is no other way if we want to secure the AHV in the long term.
Als die AHV eingeführt wurde, war die Lebenserwartung mehr als 10 Jahre tiefer als heute. Es geht gar nicht anders, wenn wir langfristig die AHV sichern wollen.
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