Petra Burri Schift
Evangelische Volkspartei | 29.07.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Since Corona, poverty has increased even in rich Switzerland. There are more than 150'00 (!) working poor among us. People with low incomes should be supported.
Seit Corona hat auch in der reichen Schweiz die Armut zugenommen. Es gibt unter uns mehr als 150'00 (!) working poor. Menschen mit niederen Einkommen sollen unterstützt werden.
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
All forms of marriage penalties must be eliminated.
Jegliche Form von Heirats-Strafen müssen eliminiert werden.
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
Comprehensive and far-sighted reform is imperative with low-income people in mind.
Eine umfassende und weitsichtige Reform ist zwingend nötig unter Berücksichtigung der einkommens-schwachen Menschen.
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
Families are the future of our society and must be strengthened. Compared to other European countries, Switzerland is lagging behind in this respect.
Familien sind die Zukunft unserer Gesellschaft und müssen gestärkt werden. Im europäischen Vergleich hinkt die Schweiz dabei hinterher.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
I prefer sound education and awareness for parents.
Ich bevorzuge fundierte Aufklärung und Sensibilisierung der Eltern.
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
This money can be used for education and awareness (diabetes, obesity).
Dieses Geld kann für Aufklärung und Sensibilisierung (Diabetes, Adipositas) eingesetzt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
In today's globalized world, the longer we live, the more we have to get away from the "Kantönli spirit".
In der heutigen globalisierten Welt müssen wir je länger je mehr wegkommen vom "Kantönli-Geist".
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
In principle, inclusion is to be promoted. However, this must not be done on the backs of teachers. This requires large financial outlays.
Grundsätzlich ist Inklusion zu fördern. Allerdings darf dies nicht auf dem Buckel der Lehrpersonen geschehen. Es braucht dazu grosse finanzielle Aufwendungen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The children and young people with migration background are a great potential, they should be supported according to their abilities, especially if their parents have few resources.
Die Kinder und Jugendlichen mit Migrations-Hintergrund sind ein grosses Potential, sie sollen gemäss ihren Fähigkeiten gefördert werden, gerade auch, wenn ihre Eltern wenig Ressourchen haben.
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
We can no longer afford to exclude people who want to integrate from citizenship rights and obligations.
Wir können es uns nicht länger leisten, integrationswillige Menschen auszuschliessen von Bürger-Rechten und -Pflichten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Making escape routes safer is the first priority, and embassy asylum must be reintroduced.
Fluchtwege sicherer machen hat erste Priorität, Botschafts-Asyl ist wieder einzuführen.
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
We can no longer afford to exclude people who want to integrate from citizenship rights and obligations.
Wir können es uns nicht länger leisten, integrationswillige Menschen auszuschliessen von Bürger-Rechten und -Pflichten.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Prevention is a priority.
Prävention hat Priorität.
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
Euthanasia is possible in Switzerland, which I find fundamentally correct. However, it does not belong to the "area of responsibility" of physicians and it should continue to be strictly regulated.
Sterbehilfe ist in der Schweiz möglich, was ich grundsätzlich richtig finde. Allerdings gehört sie nicht in den "Aufgaben-Bereich" von Ärztinnen und Ärzten und sie soll weiterhin genau reglementiert sein.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Inclusion also includes non-binary people.
Zur Inklusion gehören auch non-binäre Menschen.
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 federal government must be able to continue to invest in the present and the future: Cybersecurity, public service, social
Der Bund muss weiterhin in die Gegenwart und Zukunft investieren können: Cybersicherheit, Service Public, Soziales
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Married couples should not have any financial disadvantages compared to non-married couples. However, the "marriage penalty" can also be abolished in the case of joint taxation.
Verheiratete Paare sollen gegenüber nichtverheirateten keine finanziellen Nachteile haben. Die "Heirats-Strafe" kann aber auch bei einer gemeinsamen Besteuerung abgeschafft werden.
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
Thus, the tax rates, which differ so much, would presumably also converge somewhat.
Somit würden sich voraussichtlich auch die so unterschiedlichen Steuersätze etwas angleichen.
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
However, deviations, for example for interns, should be possible.
Allerdings müssten Abweichungen, beispielsweise für Praktikant:innen, möglich sein.
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
Two banking crises in which the public sector "paid the piper" are enough.
Zwei Banken-Krisen, bei denen die öffentliche Hand die "Zeche bezahlt" hat, reichen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
For occupancy ciphers and conversion of existing buildings, but not for noise control.
Für Ausnutzungs-Ziffer und Umnutzung von bestehenden Gebäuden, aber nicht beim Lärmschutz.
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
Especially for companies with less than 100 employees.
Vorallem bei Unternehmen mit weniger als 100 Mitarbeitenden.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This in turn leads to more motorized traffic. Public transport and Par&Ride must be further expanded and made attractive.
Das führt wiederum zu mehr motorisiertem Verkehr. Der öffentliche Verkehr sowie Par&Ride müssen weiter ausgebaut und attraktiv gemacht werden.
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
Incentives are generally more sensible than bans.
Anreize sind grundsätzlich sinnvoller als Verbote.
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
Climate change has progressed so far that we have to act NOW, and this requires not only incentives but also bans. This should be honestly stated by all politicians.
Der Klima-Wandel ist so weit forgeschritten, dass wir JETZT handeln müssen, dazu braucht es nebst Anreizen auch Verbote. Das sollte ehrlicherweise von allen Politiker:innen so benannt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It needs the dialogue of all stakeholders to find pragmatic solutions.
Es braucht den Dialog von allen Interessen-Vertreter:innen um pragmatische Lösungen zu finden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
With a sense of proportion!
Mit Augenmass!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Sustainable agriculture is imperative given our limited agricultural land. We cannot afford to continue to overexploit our soils and allow even more plants and animals to become extinct.
Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft ist zwingend bei unseren begrenzten Agrarflächen. Wir können es uns nicht leisten weiterhin Raubbau an unseren Böden zu betreiben und noch mehr Pflanzen und Tiere aussterben zu lassen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Quality from quantity and basically less meat consumption for ecological reasons.
Qualität von Quantität und grundsätzlich weniger Fleischkonsum aus ökologischen Gründen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Switzerland is still far behind the recommendations.
Die Schweiz ist noch weit hinter den Empfehlungen zurück.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In the meantime, not only the oceans are full of plastic, but our bodies are also accumulating more and more micro-plastics, with as yet unforeseeable health consequences...
Inzwischen sind nicht nur die Meere voller Plastik, auch in unserem Körper sammelt sich je länger je mehr Mikro-Plastik an, mit noch nicht absehbaren gesundheitlichen Folgen...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Away from the throwaway mentality
Weg von der Wegwerf-Mentalität
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A globalized world requires a new prioritization of competencies within Switzerland as well.
Eine globalisierte Welt erfordert auch innerhalb der Schweiz eine neue Priorisierung von Kompetenzen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Strong and independent media are a cornerstone of our democracy.
Starke und unabhängige Medien sind ein Grundpfeiler unserer Demokratie.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Rights and duties belong together: Those who can pay taxes can also vote and elect.
Rechte und Pflichten gehören zusammen: Wer Steuern zahlen kann, kann auch stimmen und wählen.
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
Investing in cyber security is more important right now.
Investitionen in Cyber-Sicherheit sind momentan wichtiger.
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Corporate Responsibility Initiative
Konzernverantwortungs-Initiative
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Different distribution is needed, towards more sustainability.
Andere Verteilung ist nötig, hin zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 retirement age of women has just been increased, that is to be implemented first.
Das Rentenalter der Frauen wurde eben erst erhöht, dass soll erst umgesetzt werden.
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