Marc-Olivier Buffat
FDP.Die Liberalen | 20.04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
the canton of Vaud has done it - does it solve the problem? yes to low-cost health insurance
le canton de Vaud l'a fait- est ce que cela résout le problème? oui à une assurance maladie low cost
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
there is a glaring inequality of treatment between married and unmarried couples
il s'agit d'une inégalité de traitement criante entre couples mariés et non mariés
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 conversion rate has already been lowered and pensions are shrinking like a stone
le taux de conversion a déjà été abaissé et les retraites se réduisent comme peau de chagrin
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
you need to be with your children throughout their education, not just at birth - a false sense of security.
il faut être présent auprès de ses enfants durant toute leur éducation et pas seulement à la naissance- fausse bonne idée
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
as Chairman of a non-profit foundation for affordable housing - Parlocca Vaud - I can attest to the usefulness and effectiveness of federal subsidies through housing loans.
en tant que Président d'une fondation d'utilité publique pour des logements à loyer abordable- Parlocca Vaud- je peux attester que les aides fédérales octroyées par des prêts à la pierre sont utiles et efficaces
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
pandemics remain a danger
les pandémies restent un danger
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
taxes have no dissuasive effect - see the price of gasoline, tobacco, etc...
les taxes n'ont aucun effet dissuasif - voir le prix de l'essence , le tabac, etc..
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
it's everyone's responsibility to keep healthcare costs down - the ratio between deductibles and lower premiums should be more attractive
il en va de la responsabilité de chacun pour limiter les coûts de la santé- le ratio entre franchise et baisse de primes devrait être plus attractif
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
in the COVID pandemic, the FC took the right decisions - at least in international comparison
dans la pandémie COVID le CF a pris de bonnes décisions - du moins en comparaison internationale
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
out of respect for federalism! or we need unified premiums for compulsory insurance in Switzerland.
par respect du fédéralisme! ou alors il faut des primes unifiées en Suisse pour l'assurance obligatoire
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
the result in the canton of Vaud is not conclusive
le résultat dans le canton de Vaud n'est pas probant
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
yes, if at the same time we boost the attractiveness of vocational training courses
oui si parallèlement l'on renforce l'attractivité des formations professionnelles
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
the canton of Vaud does it - why do it at federal level?
le canton de Vaud le fait- pourquoi le faire au niveau fédéral?
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
we need controlled and manageable immigration - facilitating naturalization is one solution to a worsening labor shortage
il faut une immigration maitrisée et maitrisable- la facilitation de la naturalisation est une des solutions pour faire face à un manque de main d'oeuvre qui s'aggrave
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
the shortage of manpower is a major concern for the Swiss economy - particularly in the nursing field
le manque de main d'oeuvre est très préoccupant pour l'économie suisse - en particulier dans le domaine des soins infirmiers
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
this does not seem compatible with international conventions
cela ne paraît pas compatible avec les conventions internationales
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
solution: easier naturalization
solution: la naturalisation facilitée
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
there are already enough problems with other types of addiction: gambling, alcohol, tobacco, etc.
il y a déjà assez de problème avec d'autres types de dépendances: jeux, alcool, tabac etc
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
ondition of being clearly regulated
a condition d'être clairement réglementée
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
yes, but only one - pex: neutral
oui mais un seul- pex: neutre
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
we already have to deal with the inequalities between married and unmarried couples-otherwise, not everything is comparable and we lack hindsight
il faut déjà s'occuper des inégalités entre couple mariés et non mariés-par ailleurs tout n'est pas comparables et on manque de recul
Finances & taxes
Reduce taxes at the federal level
Do you support tax cuts at the federal level over the next four years?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
the tax burden in switzerland has continued to rise - the middle class needs to regain its purchasing power
la pression fiscale n'a cessé d'augmenter en suisse - il faut redonner du pouvoir d'achat à la classe moyenne
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
as long as 40 years ago, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court noted the inequality of treatment between married and unmarried couples - to no avail so far.
il y a 40 ans déjà le Tribunal fédéral relevait une inégalité de traitement entre couple mariés et non mariés- sans résultat pour l'instant
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
Inheritance tax should be abolished - it's really a death tax.
l'impôt sur les successions devrait être supprimé- c'est en réalité un impôt sur la mort
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
national solidarity is essential
une solidarité nationale est indispensable
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
is the role of the CLA
c'est le rôle des CCT
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
what are the results of recent regulations?
quel est le résultat des règlementations récentes?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
the housing shortage is a serious problem - it leads to rent increases, and regulations are too complex and procedures too slow.
la pénurie de logements est un grave problème- elle entraine des hausses de loyer et la réglementation est trop complexe, les procédures trop lentes
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
control already exists - the problem lies mainly with small companies - on the other hand, we need to promote labels that promote equality.
le contrôle existe déjà - la problématique réside surtout dans les petites entreprises- en revanche on doit promouvoir les labels qui grandissent l'égalité
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
it's a safety necessity - especially as rail transport is congested - cf Lausanne station
c'est une nécessité liée à la sécurité- d'autant que le transport par rail est engorgé- cf gare de Lausanne
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
can we be sure of having alternative solutions? at what cost?
fixer des échéances sans pouvoir les tenir? est on certain d'avoir des solutions de remplacement?à quels coûts?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
it's essential if we want to develop renewable energies: raising dams, photovoltaic sites, etc.
c'est indispensable si l'on veut développer le renouvelable peu: rehausser les barrages , sites d'énergies photo- voltaïques
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
if we really want to decarbonize the atmosphere - and this is likely to be essential in the face of countless obstacles to other types of solution, such as wind power - Germany's failed nuclear phase-out should serve as a counter-example.
si l'on veut vraiment décarboner l'atmosphère- et cela risque d'être indispensable face aux innombrables blocages d'autres types de solutions comme l'énergie éolienne pex- la sortie ratée du nucléaire allemand doit servir de contre-exemple
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
at what cost? we're already unable to transform and maintain the main roads
a quels coûts? on est déjà incapable de transformer et d'entretenir les axes principaux
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
a peril for the economy - for bakers - how much is the price of bread?
un péril pour l'économie- pex les boulangers- à combien le prix du pain?
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
we can't wait for a tragedy or an irreversible situation - what is the outcome of these reintroductions?
il ne faut pas attendre un drame ou une situation irréversible- quel est le bilan de ces réintroductions ?
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Swiss agriculture is already making great efforts to compete with imported products
l'agriculture suisse fournit déjà de gros efforts par rapport aux produits importés
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
if it can really improve the quality of what we eat - but what about imports?
si cela peut vraiment améliorer la qualité de ce que nous mangeons- mais quid des importations ?
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
Setting quotas doesn't make sense - where can housing be built? how can agricultural land be guaranteed?
fixer des quotas n' a pas de sens- où construire des logements ? comment garantir des surfaces agricoles?
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
pollution by microplastics is becoming a major public health issue
la pollution par les micro plastiques devient un enjeu majeur de santé publique
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
otherwise Switzerland will become obsolete
sous peine de rendre la suisse obsolète
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 problem is data security
le problème c'est la sécurité des données
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
but how?
mais comment?
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
subject to amount - public service must be more attractive
sous réserve du montant - le service public doit être plus attractif
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
this must correspond to the age of majority
cela doit correspondre à la majorité civile
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
too many referendums upset the institutional and democratic balance
trop de référendum rompt l'équilibre institutionnel et démocratique
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 international situation has changed
la situation internationale a changé
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
it's a question of solidarity - neutrality is not an immovable dogma
c'est une question de solidarité- la neutralité n'est pas un dogme immobile
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
switzerland is at the center of europe and depends on its neighbors
la suisse est au centre de l'Europe et dépend de ses voisins
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
it's practically impossible
c'est concrètement impossible
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
unrealistic
c'est irréaliste
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
neutrality is evolutionary
la neutralité est évolutive
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
yes, but the economic jungle is unimaginable and the covid pandemic has confirmed the need for a strong state.
oui mais la jungle économique n'est pas imaginable et la pandémie covid a confirmé la nécessité d'un Etat fort
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
the question is badly put: what necessity are we talking about? is redistribution purely economic? what is the objective?
la question est mal posée: de quelle nécessité parle t'on ? la redistribution n'est elle qu'économique ? quel est l'objectif?
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
it all depends on the individual situation
tout dépend des situations individuelles
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
like all major technological innovations... there are two sides to the coin
comme toute innovation technologique majeure... il y a deux faces à la médaille
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
both are necessary
les deux sont nécessaires
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 all a question of proportionality
tout est une question de proportionalité
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
priorities need to be better defined
il faut mieux définir les priorités
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
switzerland lives from its brainpower
la suisse vit de sa matière grise
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
the current situation seems proportionate
la situation actuelle semble proportionnée
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
and, above all, to speed up the implementation of investments
et surtout améliorer la réalisation des investissements et les accélérer
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
road and rail complement each other
il y a complémentarité entre route et rail
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
safety is also a right
la sécurité est aussi un droit
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
in the face of the threat of war in Europe
face à la menace de guerres en Europe
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
this goes hand in hand with the migration issue
cela va de pair avec la problématique migratoire
Comment
essential if we are to guarantee adequate pensions for future generations
indispensable si l'on veut garantir des retraites suffisantes pour les générations futures
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