Silvia Guhl Lawson
Evangelische Volkspartei | 07a.13
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
Die Prämienlast für Familien ist zum Teil auf über 10 % ihres Einkommens gestiegen, ohne dass die Prämienverbilligung spürbar erhöht wurde. Ebenso sind die Krankenkassenprämien für Menschen mit kleinem Einkommen eine grosse Belastung, bei der sie nur teilweise durch Prämienverbilligung entlastet 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
Diese Benachteiligung der Ehepaare im Gegensatz zu den Konkubinatspaaren gehört dringend abgeschafft. Die EVP trägt diese Initiative mit.
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
Die Senkung des Mindestumwandlungssatzes ist ein Teil der Vorlage, die nur befürwortet werden kann, wenn der Koordinationsabzug abgeschafft wird, damit auch Teilzeitmitarbeitende während ihrer Erwerbszeit genügend Rente bilden können.
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
Für starke Familien!
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
Die EVP hatte die Initiative damals abgelehnt, aber den Gegenvorschlag unterstützt, der mehr finanzielle Mittel vom Bund vorgesehen hatte.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Zuviel Zucker macht krank. Zuckerhaltige Lebensmittel sind oft viel günstiger als Gemüse und Früchte. Der Preis hat einen Einfluss auf das Konsumverhalten. Andererseits sollten die staatlichen Interventionen nicht ausgebaut, hingegen aber die Eigenverantwortung gestärkt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Kostenbeteiligungen sind für chronisch-kranke Menschen mit kleinem Einkommen schon eine finanzielle Belastung.
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
Verglichen mit dem Ausland waren die Massnahmen in der Schweiz eher angemessen, abgesehen von gewissen übertriebenen Einschränkungen. Dank den Erfahrungen und öffentlichen Diskussionen können Lehren für zukünftige Krisen gezogen werden.
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
Die explodierenden Gesundheitskosten müssen in allen Bereichen mit griffigen Massnahmen bekämpft werden, allerdings mit Rücksicht auf die Randregionen.
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
Inklusion ist ein wichtiges Ziel, das aber nur mit genügend Ressourcen erreicht werden kann. Fachkräftemangel und Sparmassnahmen können dazu führen, dass die Belastung für die Lehrpersonen zu gross wird und auch die Schulqualität darunter leidet.
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
Berufsleute mit praktischer Berufsausbildung sind wichtig für eine gute Arbeitsqualität.
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
Seit Jahren ist bekannt, dass Kinder aus bildungsfernen Familien geringere Bildungschancen haben und trotzdem ändert sich wenig daran. Deshalb braucht es mehr staatliche Förderung. Auch im Früherziehungsbereich, z.B. für die Finanzierung der Spielgruppen.
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
Ein Mitspracherecht erhöht die Identifikation mit dem Wohnort. Sie müssen auch Steuern bezahlen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Dieser Mindestlohn würde die Möglichkeiten von Praktikas einschränken.
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
Allerdings muss der gesamte Finanzbereich von solchen Massnahmen erfasst werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Schnellere Verbindungswege dank breiter Strassen generieren mehr Verkehr, so dass an anderer Stelle ein neuer Engpass entsteht. Gutes Landwirtschaftsland ist in der Schweiz beschränkt verfügbar und darf nicht weiter für den Strassenbau geopfert werden. Die Mobilität der zunehmenden Wohnbevölkerung muss intelligent gesteuert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Anreize sind gut, reichen leider nicht immer aus.
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
Mit Augenmass und einer langfristigen Perspektive.
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
Die Schweiz ist klein und dicht besiedelt, was bei einem Atomunfall verheerende Auswirkungen hätte, über Jahrzehnte hinaus.
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
Die ländlichen Gebiete dürfen nicht abgehängt werden, sondern müssen attraktiv bleiben, um eine Abwanderung zu verhindern. Gutes ÖV-Netz, Internet, Schulen etc. Eine grosse Stärke des föderalistischen Systems der Schweiz.
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
Wir müssen Sorge tragen zu unserem Boden und Wasser.
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Radio- und Fernsehstationen können auch auf andere Weise staatlich finanziert werden.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Interessierte Jugendliche sollen abstimmen können. Der Anteil junger Wählerinnen und Wähler bleibt trotzdem tiefer als jener der über 60 jährigen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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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Comment
Minderheiten können von staatlichen Sicherheitsmassnahmen betroffen sein, auch wenn sie sich nichts zuschulden lassen kommen.
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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Comment
Leider regelt der Markt nicht alles zugunsten der Menschen, sondern eher zugunsten des Stärkeren. Die Wirtschaft muss dem Wohl des Menschen und der Gesellschaft dienen, nicht umgekehrt. Andererseits führt es auch zu Fehlentwicklungen, wenn der Markt zu stark staatlich reguliert wird. Deshalb ist es auch hier wichtig, ein gesundes Gleichgewicht zu finden zwischen Eigenverantwortung und Regulierung.
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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Comment
Der Staat muss eingreifen, damit der soziale Frieden gewahrt wird = Kluft zwischen arm und reich nicht auseinanderklafft. Dabei muss beachtet werden, dass weiterhin Anreize für unternehmerisches Handeln bestehen.
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
Diese Frage muss das Paar individuell aushandeln. Für die Entwicklung des Kindes sind konstante Bezugspersonen und zufriedene, ausgeglichene Eltern wichtig. Staatliche Massnahmen müssen so ausgerichtet werden, dass einzelne Betreuungsformen nicht benachteiligt werden.
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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Comment
Die Digitalisierung lässt sich nicht aufhalten. Chancen sollen genutzt und Risiken lösungsorientiert angegangen werden. Wichtig ist dabei zu beachten, dass nicht gewisse Bevölkerungsschichten abgehängt werden und den Zugang zu Dienstleistungen und Informationen verlieren, Bsp. Billettschalter.
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 |
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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 |
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Comment
Eine gesunde Umwelt ist unsere Lebensgrundlage, die sich nicht ersetzen lässt. Je nach Massnahme muss sie mit den Nachbarländern abgestimmt werden, damit sie Wirkung entfaltet, sinnvoll ist und unsere Wirtschaft nicht unnötig schwächt.
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
Die Sozialversicherungssystem muss reformiert werden, so dass weniger Menschen durch diese Lücken fallen. Krankheit darf keine Armutsfalle mehr sein. Entlastung von Menschen im unteren Einkommensbereich bei den Steuern, Krankenkassenprämien etc.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
funktionierender, bezahlbarer öffentlicher Verkehr entlastet die Strassen
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
Mehr Lärmschutz für Bevölkerung entlang Autobahnen und stark befahrenen Strassen
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
Verstärkte Bekämpfung organisierter Kriminalität und mehr Ressourcen für Cybersicherheit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Flexibles Rentenalter unter Berücksichtigung der Branche, Studien- und Erwerbsjahre etc. Rentensystem (1. und 2. Säule) muss an die moderne Berufs- und Lebenswelt angepasst werden (Teilzeitarbeit, Betreuung von Kindern und Angehörigen, Digitalisierung)