Roland Frauchiger
Evangelische Volkspartei | 07a.04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Newly, not only married widows shall receive pensions. Consequently, this restriction of 150% pensions for married persons will be dropped.
Neu sollen nicht mehr nur verheiratete Witwenrenten erhalten. Folgerichtig wird diese Einschränkung von 150% Renten für Verheiratete fallen gelassen
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
Pensions must be adjusted to the higher life expectancy. If the duration of pension payments increases more than the duration of contribution payments, the conversion rate must logically decrease.
Die Renten müssen der höheren Lebenserwartung angepasst werden. Wenn die Dauer des Rentenbezugs stärker wächst als die Dauer der Beitragszahlungen, muss logischerweise der Umwandlungssatz sinken.
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
It would be more important to relieve the financial burden on families by increasing child allowances.
Wichtiger wäre die finanzielle Entlastung von Familien durch eine Erhöhung der Kinderzulagen.
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
Promoting housing cooperatives can be useful.
Die Förderung von Wohnbau-Genossenschaften kann sinnvoll 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
With the push for Corona vaccinations, confidence in a vaccination schedule has rather suffered. After all, everyone can have their children vaccinated.
Mit dem Druck auf die Corona-Impfungen hat das Vertrauen in einen Impfplan eher gelitten. Es können ja alle ihre Kinder impfen lassen.
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
Levies do not have much impact, and whether the amounts collected are put to good use is questionable.
Abgaben haben keine grosse Wirkung und ob die gesammelten Beträge sinnvoll eingesetzt werden, ist fraglich.
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
There should be a basic charge per consultation, especially when the emergency visit is to a hospital.
Es sollte pro Konsultation ein Grundbetrag erhoben werden, insbesondere beim Aufsuchen des Notfalls in einem Spital.
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
Closing restaurants is pointless.
Die Schliessung von Restaurants ist sinnlos.
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
A national hospital plan will not be better than a cantonal one.
Eine nationale Spitalplanung wird nicht besser als eine kantonale.
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
Basically a good idea, but often very difficult in individual cases
Grundsätzlich eine gute Idee, aber im Einzelfall oftmals sehr schwierig
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
The rate of high school graduation is too high today. We have too many Philistines who, despite expensive training, do not really make a valuable contribution to society. Skilled craftsmen, on the other hand, should be promoted more strongly. If they are suitable, there are good opportunities for further training.
Die Maturitätsquote ist heute zu hoch. Wir haben zu viele Phil-Ier, welche trotz teurer Ausbildung für die Gesellschaft keinen wirklich wertvollen Beitrag leisten. Handwerkliche Fachkräfte sollen hingegen stärker gefördert werden. Den Berufsleuten stehen bei Eignung gute Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten offen.
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
Where there is a lack of understanding, support also reaches its limits. In the case of low income and proven talent, at best it does.
Wo es am Verständnis fehlt, kommt auch die Förderung an ihre Grenzen. Bei geringem Einkommen und nachgewiesenen Talenten allenfalls schon.
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
The requirements are already low today. Anyone who wants to become a naturalized citizen can do so today without much effort.
Die Anforderungen sind heute schon tief. Wer sich einbürgern lassen will, kann dies ohne grossen Aufwand heute schon.
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
We should stop work in the field of government and consultancies, which make life unnecessarily complicated, and concentrate on the essentials.
Wir sollten Arbeiten im Bereich von Staat und Beratungen, welche das Leben unnötig kompliziert machen, einstellen und uns auf das Wesentliche konzentrieren.
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
Delinquents or people who do not want to integrate, at best, do.
Straffällige Personen oder Personen, die sich nicht integrieren wollen, allenfalls schon.
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
Whether federal, cantonal or communal makes no difference. You can have yourself naturalized.
Ob Bund, Kanton oder Gemeinde macht keinen Unterschied. Sie können sich ja einbürgern lassen.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I can't imagine that canabis consumers enrich society.
Ich kann mir nicht vorstellen, dass Canabis-Komsumenten die Gesellschaft bereichern.
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
Today's regulation is already sufficiently lax.
Die heutige Regelung ist bereits genügend lasch.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Biologically, there are two genders. Gender is not an emotional state for me.
Biologisch gibt es zwei Geschlechter. Geschlecht ist für mich nicht ein Gefühlszustand.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
No. That only makes life unnecessarily more complicated. There are other ways to achieve tax equality for married couples.
Nein. Das macht das Leben nur unnötig noch komplizierter. Man kann die steuerliche Gleichstellung von Ehepaaren anders erreichen.
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
For the first 10 million, the tax rate would have to be very low, because otherwise such a tax would put SMEs in a bind.
Für die ersten 10 Millionen müsste der Steuersatz sehr tief sein, denn sonst bringt eine solche Steuer die KMU in Bedrängnis.
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
Financially strong cantons benefit in many ways from other cantons.
Finanzstarke Kantone profitieren in Vielem von anderen Kantonen.
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
There are situations where a minimum wage is not justified. In the case of insufficiently trained people whose work performance does not justify a minimum wage, there is a risk that no one will want to hire them. With the shortage of skilled labor, the wage level will tend to rise, but so will the risk of inflation.
Es gibt Situationen wo ein Mindestlohn nicht gerechtfertigt ist. Bei ungenügend ausgebildeten Personen, deren Arbeitsleistung einen Mindestlohn nicht gerechtfertigt, besteht das Risiko, dass niemand diese anstellen will. Mit dem Fachkräftemangel wird das Lohnniveau eher steigen, aber das Inflationsrisiko ebenfalls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
We saw last year that many companies were overwhelmed with electricity purchases on the open market. Private companies would be even more so. The additional administrative effort is not justified.
Wir haben im letzten Jahr gesehen, dass viele Firmen mit dem Stromeinkauf auf dem freien Markt überfordert waren. Private wären es noch mehr. Der administrative Mehraufwand ist nicht gerechtfertigt.
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
This question is heterogeneous. Noise protection no, utilization figures ev. yes.
Diese Frage ist heterogen. Lärmschutz nein, Ausnützungsziffern ev. ja.
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
Today, companies can no longer afford to pay lower salaries based on gender. Salaries that vary by industry are out of control.
Unternehmen können es sich heute gar nicht mehr leisten, geschlechterbedingt tiefere Saläre auszuzahlen. Nach Branchen unterschiedliche Saläre sind ausserhalb jeder Kontrolle.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Traffic flows better with two times three lanes.
Bei zwei mal drei Spuren fliesst der Verkehr besser.
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
This measure is pointless as long as no one knows where we will get electrical energy from in the distant future.
Diese Massnahme ist sinnlos, solange niemand weiss, woher wir in ferner Zukunft die elektrische Energie beziehen.
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
Incentives yes. Target agreements are hardly realistic because there is no clear agreement partner. Utopian goals lead to nonsensical regulations and endanger coexistence.
Anreize ja. Zielvereinbarungen sind kaum realistisch, da kein klarer Vereinbarungspartner da ist. Utopische Ziele führen zu unsinnigen Regelungen und gefährden das Zusammenleben.
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
In individual cases, yes. But it cannot be that the Alps are covered with PV modules over a large area.
In einzelnen Fällen ja. Es kann aber nicht sein, dass die Alpen grossräumig mit PV-Modulen bedeckt werden.
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
All studies show that Switzerland will be dependent on electricity imports in winter in the long term. However, the surrounding countries will have too little electrical energy themselves in winter. Therefore, new nuclear power plants have to be built instead of the current ones. Germany has shut down its nuclear power plants and now buys nuclear power from France. What hypocrisy!
Alle Studien zeigen, dass die Schweiz langfristig im Winter auf Stromimporte angewiesen ist. Die umliegenden Länder werden aber im Winter selber über zu wenig elektrische Energie verfügen. Daher sind anstelle der heutigen Kernkraftwerke neue zu erstellen. Deutschland hat die Kernkraftwerke abgestellt und bezieht nun Atomstrom aus Frankreich. Was für eine Heuchelei!
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
Public transport connections yes, but for example post offices conditional.
ÖV-Verbindungen ja, aber zum Beispiel Poststellen bedingt.
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
The definition of reasonable criteria is likely to be very difficult. Small consumers already benefit from the infrastructure, which is co-financed by large consumers. With increasing self-consumption from PV systems, there will be more and more small consumers, which, however, are also dependent on a strong distribution grid at all times and also produce disproportionate peaks and voltage distortions.
Die Festlegung vernünftiger Kriterien dürfte sehr schwierig sein. Die Kleinverbraucher profitieren heute schon von der Infrastruktur, welche durch Grossverbraucher mitfinanziert werden. Mit zunehmendem Eigenverbrauch aus PV-Anlagen wird es zunehmend Kleinverbraucher geben, welche aber jederzeit auch ein starkes Verteilnetz angewiesen sind und zudem überproportionale Spitzen und Spannungsverzerrungen produzieren.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Large carnivores have too few natural enemies. Therefore, regulation should be possible.
Grossraubtiere haben zu wenig natürliche Feinde. Daher soll eine Regulierung möglich sein.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
All farms make a contribution to society that justifies direct payments.
Alle Landwirtschaftsbetriebe erbringen einen Beitrag an die Gesellschaft, welcher Direktzahlungen rechtfertigt.
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
Our regulations are already relatively strict today.
Unsere Regelungen sind heute schon relativ streng.
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
UN conventions, which Switzerland (whoever) has co-signed, are not necessarily useful. I would make the implementation in the style of the southern countries, and all existing areas, which do not restrict the biodiversity, already count to it. Switzerland does not always have to play the model boy.
UN-Konventionen, welche die Schweiz (wer auch immer) mitunterzeichnet hat, sind nicht zwingend sinnvoll. Ich würde die Umsetzung im Stil der Südländer machen, und alle bestehenden Flächen, welche die Artenvielfalt nicht einschränken, schon mal dazuzählen. Die Schweiz muss nicht immer Musterknabe spielen.
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
The question is not differentiated enough. Why should a plastic not be recyclable? Plastic is also a valuable fuel for waste incineration plants, which produce electricity and supply district heating networks.
Die Frage ist zu wenig differenziert. Warum soll ein Kunststoff nicht rezyklierbar sein? Kunststoff ist zudem ein wertvoller Brennstoff für Kehrichtverbrennungsanlagen, welche Strom produzieren und Fernwärmenetze beliefern.
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
Throwing away goods with minor defects is annoying. But whether the state can take meaningful measures here is more than questionable.
Das Wegwerfen von Waren mit kleinen Defekten ist ärgerlich. Aber ob der Staat hier sinnvolle Massnahmen treffen kann, ist mehr als fraglich.
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 5G standard transmits selectively and therefore has less scattering loss. With a denser network, the transmission power can also be reduced. However, users of cell phones mobile PCs should be encouraged to obtain large amounts of data (films, databases, etc.) via WLAN. The transmission lines for electrical power (high voltage) have been consolidated in one company (Swissgrid). The same should be done with the mobile networks.
Der 5G-Standard sendet punktuell und hat daher weniger Streuverluste. Bei einem dichteren Netz kann zudem die Sendeleistung reduziert werden. Die Nutzer von Handys mobilen PCs sollten aber angehalten werden, grosse Datenmengen (Filme, Datenbanken, etc.) über WLAN zu beziehen. Die Übertragungsleitungen für elektrischen Strom (Hochspannung) wurden in einer Gesellschaft zusammengefasst (Swissgrid). Das selbe sollte mit den Mobilfunknetzen gemacht 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The federal government should take care of its data security first!
Der Bund soll sich zuerst einmal um seine Datensicherheit kümmern!
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
Disinformation is relative. Freedom of expression must not be touched.
Desinformation ist relativ. Die Meinungsfreiheit darf nicht angetastet werden.
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
The current amount is too expensive for many families. Many SRF broadcasts are only of interest to the smallest groups of people. One could further reduce the costs incurred with this. In addition, license costs for sports broadcasts are too high.
Der heutige Betrag ist für viele Familien zu teuer. Viele Sendungen der SRF sind nur für kleinste Personenkreise interessant. Man könnte die damit verursachten Kosten weiter reduzieren. Zudem fallen für Sportübertragungen zu hohe Lizenzkosten an.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The voting age should correspond to the age of majority. Participation among 18-year-olds is already low today.
Das Stimmrechtalter soll mit der Volljährigkeit übereinstimmen. Bei den 18-Jährigen ist die Beteiligung heute schon tief.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Citizens should indirectly influence federal spending by voting for the House.
Die Bürger sollen die Bundesausgaben mit der Wahl des Parlamentes indirekt beeinflussen.
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
The Army's current inventory does not inspire much confidence.
Der heutige Bestand der Armee ist nicht besonders vertrauenserweckend.
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
This can only be reconciled with neutrality to a limited extent.
Dies lässt sich nur bedingt mit der Neutralität vereinbaren.
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
The contractual terms agreed at that time are to be retained.
Die damals vereinbarten Vertragsbedingungen sollen erhalten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
"Big brother is watching you" is to be prevented. However, after criminal acts or the like, the images should be allowed to be published in order to search for those responsible.
"Big brother is watching you" ist zu verhindern. Nach Straftaten oder so sollen aber die Bilder zur Suche der Verantwortlichen publiziert werden dürfen.
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
Cooperation with the EU is not to be expanded further. Termination of the Schengen Agreement probably does not make sense.
Die Zusammenarbeit mit der EU ist nicht weiter auszubauen. Eine Kündigung des Schengen-Abkommens ist vermutlich nicht sinnvoll.
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
The EU is not particularly loved by its own citizens. Switzerland should keep its freedoms and not "sell out" to the EU.
Die EU ist von ihren eigenen Bürgern nicht besonders geliebt. Die Schweiz soll ihre Freiheiten behalten und sich nicht an die EU "verkaufen".
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
Free trade agreements can be helpful, especially as a non-member of the EU.
Freihandelsabkommen können hilfreich sein, vor allem auch als Nichtmitglied der EU.
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
This is hardly feasible.
Dies ist kaum umsetzbar.
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
This could be an interesting option.
Dies könnte eine interessante Option sein.
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
Interestingly, this question is not asked of a referee.
Diese Frage stellt man bei einem Schiedsrichter interessanterweise nicht.
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
Fortunately, there is no arbitrariness in our state.
Glückerlicherweise gibt es in unserem Staat keine Willkür.
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
If the self-initiatives of fellow human beings are curtailed, this is counterproductive.
Wenn die Eigeninitiativen der Mitmenschen beschnitten werden, ist dies kontraproduktiv.
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
People with fewer resources should receive compensation. This is already happening to a large extent today (e.g. in the health care system).
Minderbemittelte Mitmenschen sollen einen Ausgleich erhalten. Dies geschieht ja heute schon weitgehend (z.B. beim Gesundheitswesen).
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
If this is financially possible and the parents are competent to care for a child, this statement is fully valid in the first formative years of a child's life.
Wenn dies finanziell möglich ist und die Eltern kompetent sind für ein Kind zu sorgen, gilt diese Aussage in den ersten prägenden Lebensjahren eines Kindes voll und ganz.
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
Thanks to digitization, many things can be done more efficiently. But as is the case with everything, digitalization can also be abused.
Dank Digitalisierung kann Vieles effizienter erledigt werden. Aber wie es bei Allem so ist, kann auch die Digitalisierung missbraucht werden.
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
Punishment should also have a deterrent effect. Therefore, the penalties should be even higher in some cases and should also be widely communicated. For willing people, however, reintegration should be clearly supported.
Eine Bestrafung soll auch abschreckend wirken. Daher sollten die Strafmasse teilweise noch höher ausfallen und auch breit kommuniziert werden. Bei willigen Menschen soll eine Wiedereingliederung aber klar unterstützt werden.
Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
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Comment
The economy cannot always grow and is therefore not the top priority. But whether stronger environmental protection is really necessary does not seem obvious to me.
Die Wirtschaft kann nicht immer wachsen und hat somit nicht oberste Priorität. Ob aber ein stärkerer Umweltschutz wirklich notwendig ist, scheint mir nicht offensichtlich zu sein.
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
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Comment
This question is too broad.
Diese Frage ist zu umfassend.
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
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Comment
This question is too broad.
Diese Frage ist zu umfassend.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
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Comment
This question is too broad.
Diese Frage ist zu umfassend.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
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Comment
This question is too broad.
Diese Frage ist zu umfassend.
Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
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Comment
This question is too broad.
Diese Frage ist zu umfassend.
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
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Comment
This question is too broad.
Diese Frage ist zu umfassend.
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
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Comment
This question is too broad.
Diese Frage ist zu umfassend.
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
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Comment
This question is too broad.
Diese Frage ist zu umfassend.
Comment
Life expectancy has risen markedly since the last time the retirement age was set.
Die Lebenserwartung ist seit der letzten Festlegung des Rentenalters markant gestiegen.
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