Matthias Stürmer
Evangelische Volkspartei | 26.22.1
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
Prämienverbilligungen helfen den sozial Schwächeren.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Elternzeit trägt zur Verbesserung der Beziehungen zu den Kindern bei und erleichtert das Eltern-werden.
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
Unbedingt, denn das ist eine sinnvolle Möglichkeit Wohnraum zu schaffen.
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
Impfen ist ein Akt der Solidarität.
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
Tönt sinnvoll.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Mehr Eigenverantwortung entlastet das Gesundheitssystem.
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
Ich habe Vertrauen, dass der Bundesrat seine Macht verantwortungsvoll nutzt.
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
Bessere Koordination könnte Kosten senken.
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
Integration ist sinnvoll, aber es braucht motivierte und kompetente Lehrpersonen.
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
Matur soll genügend anspruchsvoll bleiben, damit sie eine gute Grundlage fürs Studium ist.
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
Bildung braucht 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
Einbürgerungen erhöhen die Identifikation mit dem Land.
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
Unbedingt, wir haben Fachkräftemangel.
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
Ja, wenn das auch von NGOs als sinnvoll erachtet wird.
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
Politische Beteiligung erhöht die Identifikation und letztlich die Integration in der Schweiz.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Mit genügend Information und Prävention bin ich für die Legalisierung.
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
Das finde ich ethisch heikel. Sterbehilfe muss eine Ausnahme bleiben.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Menschen mit intersexuellen Merkmalen sollen besser integriert werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Homosexuelle dürfen nicht diskriminiert werden.
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
Der Staat braucht genügend finanzielle Mittel um die Erwartungen der Bevölkerung erfüllen zu können.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Erscheint mir zeitgemäss
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Absolut! Faire Erbschaftsteuer senkt die finanziellen Ungleichheiten in unserer Gesellschaft
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
Steuerwettbewerb zwischen den Kantonen erscheint mir sinnlos.
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
Mindestlohn tönt sozial, ist ökonomisch betrachtet aber heikel weil er Fehlanreize schafft (weniger Stellen)
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
Credit Suisse Skandal hat gezeigt, dass Banken noch zu wenig reguliert sind, obwohl am Schluss doch der Staat einspringen muss.
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
Wettbewerb auf dieser Stufe erscheint mir volkswirtschaftlich nicht sinnvoll.
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
Da Wohnungsknappheit besteht, sollte einfacher neuer Wohnraum geschaffen werden können.
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
Es darf keine Lohnunterschiede bei gleicher Arbeit und Qualifikation geben.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Mehr Strassen führen zu mehr Verkehr.
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
Der Elektromobilität gehört die Zukunft.
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
Es braucht auch gezielte Verbote um die Klimaziele zu erreichen und die Schäden des Klimawandels einzugrenzen.
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
Wasser- und Windenergie sind wichtiger als sturer Landschaftsschutz.
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
Entsorgung von Atommüll und Gefahr von gigantischen Nuklearkatastophen sind klare Argumente gegen neue AKWs. Zudem sind die Kosten enorm und es dauert viel zu lange. Darum besser jetzt erneuerbare Energiequellen fördern.
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
Wo sinnvoll und ökonomisch vertratbar
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
Wenn damit tatsächlich sinnvolle Anreize zum Sparen gesetzt werden, dann finde ich das gut.
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
Landwirtschaft muss nachhaltiger werden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Wenn das sinnvoll umgesetzt werden kann, dann ja. Aber das Verbot darf keine negativen Seiteneffekte generieren, bspw. mehr Glasabfall.
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
Sehr wichtiger Beitrag zur Reduktion des Elektroschrotts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Ausgebaute Digital-Infrastruktur ist wichtig für die Innovationskraft der Schweiz.
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
Ja, Föderalismus ist ein bekannter Bremser der dringend notwendigen Digitalisierung des öffentlichen Sektors.
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
Grosse IT-Anbieter müssen ihre Verantwortung wahrnehmen und dürfen nicht nur Milliardengewinne einkassieren.
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
Öffentlich finanzierte Medien sind wichtig für Qualitätsjournalismus und eine gut informierte Gesellschaft.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Jungen wollen und sollen mehr Verantwortung übernehmen um über ihre Zukunft zu entscheiden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Sicherheit in Europa kann es nur durch gute Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Ländern geben, welche die Demokratie und Menschenrechte hochhalten.
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
Angriffe wie der von Russland sind mit allen Mitteln entgegenzutreten.
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
Massenüberwachung darf es nicht geben, aber ein komplettes Verbot ist auch heikel, da die Schweiz so attraktiv für organisierte Kriminalität wird.
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
Offene Grenzen sind in der Regel sinnvoll für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die EU ist sehr wichtig für die Schweiz, insbesondere in der Forschund und Bildung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Marktöffnung ist eigentlich schon sinnvoll, aber bspw. Umweltschutz darf nicht vernachlässigt werden.
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
Sehr wichtiges Thema, Schweizer Firmen müssen ihre Verantwortung auch im Ausland wahrnehmen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Macht keinen Sinn, weder für die Wirtschaft noch für unsere Gesellschaft.
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
Neutralität gegenüber offensichtlichen Ungerechtigkeiten, wie bspw. Angriffskrieg gegen Ukraine, darf es nicht geben.
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
Meine bisherigen Erfahrungen mit der Polizei waren weitgehend positiv. Und wenn ich eine Busse erhielt, war ich stets selber Schuld.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Marktwirtschaft ist wichtig, Wettbewerb belebt das Business. Aber genauso wichtig sind griffige Regulierungen um falsche Anreize (Umweltverschmutzung, Menschenrechtsverletzungen etc.) zu vermeiden. Denn Firmen haben per se nicht das Gemeinwohl als Ziel, sondern der Gewinnmaximierung. Deshalb profitieren in einer komplett freien Marktwirtschaft primär die Aktionär*innen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Eigenverantwortung ist wichtig, aber es gibt auch grosse Chancenungleichheiten (Erziehung, soziales Umfeld, intellektuelle Fähigkeiten etc.). Diese müssen aus Fairness-Gründen kompensiert werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Eltern sollen frei entscheiden können, wie sie die Kinderbetreuung gestalten wollen. Dazu können sich die Eltern die Betreuung auch aufteilen. Ideal ist sicher, wenn beide Elternteile viel Zeit mit den Kindern verbringen können.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Digitalisierung bietet viele Chancen (Bildung, Kommunikation, Informationsbeschaffung, Wirtschaft, Verwaltung etc.), aber auch einige Risiken, die adressiert werden müssen.
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
Kriminelle Taten müssen bestraft werden und die Täter*innen müssen ihre Verantwortung dafür tragen. Wiedereingliederung kommt an zweiter Stelle.
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
Die Umwelt ist wichtiger als reines Wirtschaftswachstum, denn wir haben nur einen (aktuell bewohnbaren) Planeten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Das heutige Sozialsystem erachte ich insgesamt als sinnvoller Ausgleich zwischen Solidarität und Eigenverantwortung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Bildung und Forschung sind zentrale Grundpfeiler unserer Zukunft, darum darf da mehr investiert werden.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Landwirtschaftssubventionen erscheinen mir insgesamt als zu hoch.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Öffentlicher Verkehr anstelle des motorisierten Individualverkehrs entlastet Umwelt und Strassen, darum sind diese Ausgaben grundsätzlich sinnvoll und können erhöht werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
(siehe vorherige Antwort)
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Ich finde wir haben heute insgesamt eine gute Polizei und andere zivile Sicherheitskräfte. Allerdings könnte eine Verlagerung hin zu besserer Cyber Crime Bekämpfung sinnvoll sein.
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
Insgesamt verschlingen die Militärausgaben zu viel Steuergelder. Es gibt einiges an Sparpotential bzw. sicher keinen Bedarf an Mehrausgaben.
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
Uns geht es in der Schweiz sehr gut, verglichen mit vielen Ländern dieser Welt. Darum kann unsere Entwicklungshilfe durchaus auf das Niveau von skandinavischen Ländern, oder zumindest auf das UN-Ziel von 0.7% des BIP, erhöht werden.
Comment
Das Durchschnittsalter wächst, also muss auch das Rentenalter steigen.