Armelle Von Allmen-Benoit
FDP.Die Liberalen | 3104
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
It's not necessarily a question of financial resources, but of ensuring favorable framework conditions to halt the rise in premiums. It is also necessary to reduce or abolish certain current matrimonial benefits (e.g. contribution privileges, pensions and widowhood supplements) in the AHV.
Il ne s'agit pas forcément de moyens financiers mais assurer des conditions-cadres favorables pour stopper l'augmentation des primes. Il convient également de réduire ou de supprimer certains avantages matrimoniaux actuels (par ex. privilèges de cotisation, rentes et suppléments de veuvage) dans l'AVS.
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
Different treatment for married and cohabiting couples.
Différence de traitement entre mariés ou concubins.
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
Guaranteeing secure, long-term pensions. In the 2nd pillar, each person contributes for him or herself.
Garantir des rentes sûres à long terme. Dans le 2e pilier, chaque personne cotise pour elle-même.
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
Parental leave is a necessity for families.
Un congé parental est une nécessité pour les familles.
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
This is a task for the communes, not the Confederation.
Il s'agit d'une tâche qui relève des communes, et non de la Confédération.
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
Eating (and how to eat) is an individual decision. The state has no place in it.
Manger (et comment manger) est une décision individuelle. L'État n'a pas à intervenir.
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
Freedom of choice when it comes to health insurance premiums must be developed. Those who wish to do so should be able to contribute more to costs. In return, more advantageous health insurance premiums can be offered.
La liberté de choix en matière de primes d'assurance maladie doit être développée. Ceux qui le souhaitent doivent pouvoir participer davantage aux coûts. En contrepartie, des primes d'assurance maladie plus avantageuses peuvent être proposées.
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
Above all, the role of Parliament must be strengthened. In exceptional situations, the Federal Council always has the option of applying emergency law.
Il faut avant tout renforcer le rôle du Parlement. En cas de situation exceptionnelle, le Conseil fédéral a toujours la possibilité d'appliquer le droit d'urgence.
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
Our country is based on federalism, and each canton must be able to organize its hospital services according to local knowledge and the needs of the population concerned.
Notre pays est basé sur le fédéralisme et chaque canton doit pouvoir organiser l'offre hospitalière en fonction des connaissances du terrain et des besoins de la population concernée.
Education
Inclusive schooling
According to the Swiss integrated schooling concept, children with learning difficulties or disabilities should be taught in regular classes. Do you approve of this concept?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In practice, this concept has reached its limits. Teachers are already overworked and often not sufficiently trained to meet the specific needs of their pupils. This approach requires a rethink of the whole concept of teaching to avoid a race to the bottom.
Dans la pratique, ce concept a atteint ses limites. Les enseignants sont déjà surchargés et souvent pas assez formés pour répondre aux besoins spécifiques des élèves. Cette approche nécessite de revoir tout le concept de l'enseignement pour éviter un nivellement par le bas.
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 question should be asked differently. Instead of raising the requirements for the "maturité gymnasiale", we should be making dual training more attractive, and giving greater value to further training (diploma and master's degree).
La question devrait être posée différemment. Au lieu d'augmenter les exigences pour la maturité gymnasiale, il faudrait rendre davantage attractif les formations duales et mieux valoriser le perfectionnement professionnel (brevet et maitrise).
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
Education creates equal opportunities.
L'éducation crée l'égalité des chances.
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
Some liberalization (e.g. facilitated procedure) can be introduced, but the integration requirements must be maintained. Naturalization presupposes integration, which takes time. There is no right to naturalization.
Une certaine libéralisation (par ex. procédure facilitée) peut être mise en place mais les exigences en matière d'intégration doivent être maintenues. La naturalisation présuppose une intégration qui prend du temps. Il n'existe pas de droit à la naturalisation.
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
It is important to enable companies to recruit the staff they need for their business if there is a shortage of such workers in Switzerland. At the same time, it is important to match training courses to the job market.
Il est important de permettre aux entreprises de recruter le personnel nécessaire à leur activité si cette main d'oeuvre est insuffisante en Suisse. En parallèle, il est importer de faire correspondre les formations au marché du travail.
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
We need to test new models to limit migration to refugees in need of protection. Economic migrants have no right to asylum.
Il faut tester de nouveaux modèles pour limiter la migration aux réfugiés qui ont besoin de protection. Les migrants économiques n'ont pas droit à l'asile.
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
There must be no automatism. Those who wish to participate in decision-making must become naturalized.
Il ne doit pas y avoir d'automatisme. Celles et ceux qui souhaitent participer aux décisions doivent se faire naturaliser.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Cannabis is a natural plant with many virtues. Legalizing its use would prevent the black market and protect the vulnerable. It would also offer an alternative to certain drug treatments.
Le cannabis est une plante naturelle qui a de nombreuses vertus. Rendre légal son utilisation permettrait d'éviter le marché noir et de protéger les personnes vulnérables. Ceci permet également d'offrir une alternative à certains traitements médicamenteux.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The PLR has been calling for individual taxation independent of marital status since 1984, and in 2022 successfully tabled an initiative along these lines.
Le PLR demande déjà depuis 1984 une imposition individuelle indépendante de l'état civil et, en 2022, a déposé avec succès une initiative allant dans ce sens.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
I'm fighting for less bureaucracy and fewer controls. It's a question of corporate responsibility, credibility and image.
Je lutte pour moins de bureaucratie et moins de contrôles. Il en va de la responsabilité, de la crédibilité et de l'image des entreprises.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Technological openness is a liberal principle. Technologies are constantly evolving, and Switzerland shouldn't deprive itself of this.
L'ouverture technologique est un principe libéral. Les technologies sont en constantes évolutions et la Suisse ne doit pas s'en priver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
These plastics are dangerous for wildlife and farmers alike.
Ces plastiques sont dangereux aussi bien pour la faune et la flore que pour les agriculteurs.
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
5G can be extended where necessary.
La 5G peut être étendue dans les endroits où cela est nécessaire.
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
Federalism.
Fédéralisme.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Our neutrality does not allow us to form military alliances. However, certain collaborations are possible.
Notre neutralité ne permet pas de faire des alliances militaires. En revanche, certaines collaborations peuvent être faites.
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 current principle does not allow for this. It is not appropriate to change the rules of the game in the middle of the game.
Le principe actuel ne le permet pas. Il n'est pas opportun de changer les règles du jeu en court de route.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The agreements work, even if some things need to be adapted.
Les accords fonctionnent même si certaines choses sont à adapter.
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 bilateral path must be guaranteed and further developed. On the other hand, we are opposed to membership or further political integration.
La voie bilatérale doit être garantie et dévelopée. Nous nous opposons par contre à une adhésion ou toute intégration politique plus poussée.
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
Sectoral agreements must be sought while preserving our agriculture.
Des accords sectoriels doivent être recherchés tout en préservant notre agriculture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Parent stays at home full time
What is your position the following statement: "It is best for a child, when one parent stays home full-time for childcare."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Every child is different. The important thing is to preserve the family balance.
Chaque enfant est différent. L'important est que l'équilibre familial soit préservé.
Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It's important to look for solutions that have a positive impact on the environment and the economy. It's all about sustainability.
On remarque qu'il faut chercher des solutions qui ont un impact positif sur l'environnement et l'économie. Il s'agit de durabilité.
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Depending on the difficulty of the jobs and the evolution of life expectancy.
En fonction de la pénibilité des emplois et de l'évolution de l'espérance de vie.
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