André Wyss
Evangelische Volkspartei | 28.01
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
However, the primary goal should be to ensure that costs do not continue to rise. Although health insurance premium reductions are important for the people concerned and I support them, they only combat the causes, not the symptoms.
Primär sollte allerdings dafür gesorgt werden, dass die Kosten nicht weiter steigen. Krankenkassenprämien-Verbilligungen sind zwar wichtig für die betroffenen Personen und werden von mir unterstützt - damit werden aber nur die Ursachen, nicht die Symptome bekämpft.
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
This is a clear discrimination of married couples, which should have been abolished long ago.
Dies ist eine klare Benachteiligung der Ehepaare, die längst abgeschafft gehört.
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
The 6.8% is no longer financially justifiable, so an adjustment is overdue.
Die 6.8% sind finanztechnisch längst nicht mehr begründbar, eine Anpassung ist daher überfällig.
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 current arrangement has worked well so far.
Die heutige Regelung hat sich bisher gut bewährt.
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
Housing must be affordable for all.
Wohnen muss für alle erschwinglich sein.
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
A duty is to be clearly rejected. (Recommendations yes)
Eine Pflicht ist klar abzulehnen. (Empfehlungen ja)
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
Too much sugar causes many costs due to health problems. Therefore, it is no more than right that the polluters take responsibility for this.
Zu viel Zucker verursacht viele Kosten aufgrund gesundheitlicher Probleme. Daher ist es nicht mehr als richtig, dass die Verursacher hierfür Verantwortung übernehmen.
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
The previous system has proven itself in this regard.
Das bisherige System hat sich diesbezüglich bewährt.
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
The cantons know their needs better - therefore the responsibility and competence should remain with the canton.
Die Kantone kennen ihren Bedarf besser - daher soll die Verantwortung und Kompetenz beim Kanton 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
Experience shows that this is often not possible or only possible with a lot of effort and to the detriment of the other students.
Die Erfahrungen zeigen, dass dies oft nicht oder nur mit viel Aufwand und zu Lasten der anderen Schüler möglich ist.
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
We don't need more "academics," we need more "practitioners" again.
Wir brauchen nicht noch mehr "Akademiker", wir brauchen wieder mehr "Praktiker".
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
An approach to equal opportunity is to be supported. However, this must not be at the expense of the good students. There will never be complete equality of opportunity.
Eine Annäherung an eine Chancengleichheit ist zu unterstützen. Dies darf aber nicht zu Lasten der guten Schüler gehen. Eine vollständige Chancengleichheit wird es nie geben können.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 vote and have a say can become naturalized citizens.
Wer mitwählen und mitstimmen will, kann sich einbürgern lassen.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
New life comes into being only between a relationship of man and woman. Therefore, this should be regulated differently.
Neues Leben entsteht nur zwischen einer Beziehung von Mann und Frau. Daher soll dies auch anderes geregelt sein.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Married couples enter into a covenant, i.e. they belong together and can therefore also be taxed together. Individual taxation would result in enormous additional expense (without any relevant benefit) and should therefore be rejected.
Ehepaare gehen einen Bund ein, d.h. sie gehören zusammen und können somit auch zusammen besteuert werden. Eine Individualbesteuerung hätte einen enormen Mehraufwand zur Folge (ohne relevanten Nutzen) und ist daher abzulehnen.
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
Fiscal equalization is important; however, care must be taken not to "exploit" the financially strong cantons too much, otherwise the system as a whole is in danger.
Der Finanzausgleich ist wichtig; allerdings ist darauf zu achten, dass die finanzstarken Kantone nicht zu sehr "ausgenutzt" werden, ansonsten ist das System insgesamt in Gefahr.
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
The market (supply and demand) is unnecessarily distorted with a minimum wage, which can be detrimental to certain companies. Support for people with lower incomes should rather be provided through social benefits.
Der Markt (Angebot und Nachfrage) wird mit einem Mindeslohn unnötig verfälscht, was sich nachteilig für gewisse Unternehmen auswirken kann. Eine Unterstützung von einkommensschwächeren Personen sollte eher über Sozialleistungen erfolgen.
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 current discussions have shown that banks are not fulfilling their responsibilities without stricter regulations.
Die aktuellen Diskussionen haben gezeigt, dass die Banken ihre Verantwortung ohne strengere Regulierungen nicht wahrnehmen.
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
It must be ensured that electricity is accessible everywhere at an affordable price. This is not guaranteed by liberalization.
Es muss sichergestellt sein, dass Strom überall zu einem zahlbaren Preis zugänglich ist. Mit einer Liberalisierung ist dies nicht gewährleistet.
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 primarily an agreement between the company and the employee and are determined by supply and demand. Controls are always also restrictions for companies, which are to be rejected whenever possible. Today, a company cannot afford to systematically pay women lower wages without justification. The market will regulate this automatically.
Der Lohn ist primär eine Abmachung zwischen Firma und Mitarbeiter und bildet sich nach Angebot und Nachfrage. Kontrollen sind immer auch Einschränkungen für Firmen, welche wenn immer möglich abzulehnen sind. Heute kann es sich eine Firma nicht erlauben, ohne Begründung Frauen systematisch weniger Lohn zu bezahlen. Der Markt wird dies automatisch regeln.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
New roads bring more traffic or just shift the problem to other road sections.
Neue Strassen bringen mehr Verkehr bzw. verschieben das Problem nur auf andere Strassenabschnitte.
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
I reject bans whenever possible - I prefer incentive systems.
Verbote lehne ich wenn immer möglich ab - ich bevorzuge Anreizsysteme.
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
I reject bans whenever possible - I prefer incentive systems.
Verbote lehne ich wenn immer möglich ab - ich bevorzuge Anreizsysteme.
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
Provided that safety and climate issues are resolved, they should not be banned per se. With technical progress, it would be negligent to simply block everything. If necessary, there will be new solutions in a few years.
Sofern die Sicherheit und die Klimafragen geklärt sind, sollen sie nicht per se verboten sein. Mit dem technischen Fortschritt wäre es fahrlässig, einfach alles zu blockieren. Ggf. gibt es in ein paar Jahren neue Lösungen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The long-term consequences are too little known. It should therefore not be pushed unnecessarily.
Die Langzeitfolgen sind zu wenig bekannt. Es soll daher nicht unnötig forciert werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Quality journalism has its price.
Qualitativer Journalismus hat seinen Preis.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Switzerland should remain neutral.
Die Schweiz soll neutral bleiben.
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
Switzerland should remain neutral.
Die Schweiz soll neutral bleiben.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
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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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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
Children need a "safe haven. This requires that they have (at least) one constant and familiar caregiver - most obviously a parent.
Kinder brauchen einen "sicheren Hafen". Dies bedingt, dass sie (mind.) eine konstante und vertraute Bezugsperson haben - am naheliegendsten ist dies ein Elternteil.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Without reintegration, there will be large costs, which is why I weight them a bit more.
Ohne Wiedereingliederung werden grosse Kosten entstehen, weshalb ich diese etwas stärker gewichte.
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
Successful environmental protection is only possible if the economy also flourishes. A happy medium must therefore be found here.
Erfolgreicher Umweltschutz ist nur möglich, wenn die Wirtschaft auch floriert. Daher muss hier ein guter Mittelweg gefunden werden.
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 |
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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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)"?
| 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 |
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
Due to increased life expectancy, this is a step that will/must come sooner or later.
Aufgrund der gestiegenen Lebenserwartung ist dies ein Schritt, der früher oder später kommen wird/muss.
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