Laurent Wehrli
FDP.Die Liberalen | 09.06 | Incumbent | Elected
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
Reality dictates this. But this must be done in collaboration with the cantons, within their public health remit.
La réalité l'impose. Mais cela doit se faire avec les cantons, dans leurs compétences en matière de santé publique.
Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This ceiling corresponds to life situations that have changed! So we need to change the ceiling!
Ce plafond correspond à des situations de vie qui ont changé ! Il faut donc changer le plafond !
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
In the current context, this is the only way to guarantee pensions over the long term. But we can't be satisfied with this measure, because at the same time it's no good lowering pensions over the long term!
Dans le contexte actuel, c'est le seul moyen d'assurer les rentes sur la durée. Mais on ne peut se contenter de cette mesure, car en même temps il n'est pas bon de baisser les rentes sur la durée !
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
This kind of measure should be regulated by the social partners in the system of collective agreements, a system that works well, and not by law.
Ce genre de mesure doit être réglé par les partenaires sociaux dans le système des conventions collectives, système qui fonctionne bien, et pas par une loi.
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 and cantons. But the Confederation can help to launch more concrete actions to combat the shortage of affordable housing, as it has done for childcare places.
Cette tâche relève des communes et des cantons. Mais la Confédération peut aider au démarrage d'actions plus concrètes pour lutter contre la pénurie de logements abordables, comme elle l'a fait pour les places en garderie.
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
We need to keep an eye on situations where the obligation poses other problems.
Il convient de demeurer attentif à des situations pour lesquelles l'obligation pose d'autres problèmes.
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
Additional taxes don't solve problems, or they would!
Des taxes supplémentaires ne résolvent pas les problèmes, ou alors cela se saurait !
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
At the same time, the State must be able to help those who need it.
Et en parallèle l'Etat doit pouvoir aider celles et ceux qui en ont besoin.
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 event of a crisis, the government must be able to act, albeit in conjunction with Parliament.
En cas de crise, le gouvernement doit pouvoir agir, certes en lien avec le Parlement.
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
This is the responsibility of the cantons, and should remain so, so that health care is organized as closely as possible to the people concerned.
C'est de la responsabilité des cantons et doit le rester, afin que l'organisation de la santé soit décidée au plus près des habitants concernés.
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 principle is fine. But the way it has been implemented in recent years is not. It's time to rethink the concept, so that it implements realistic actions, taking into account the reality of classes and pupils, and keeping as a priority the proper transmission of knowledge, the school's priority.
Le principe est bien. Mais la mise en oeuvre faite ces dernières années pas du tout. Il convient de repenser le concept, afin qu'il mette en place des actions réalistes, tenant compte de la réalité des classes et des élèves et gardant en priorité le bon accomplissement de la transmission des savoirs, priorité de l'école.
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
Taking into account the various training methods, including apprenticeships.
En tenant compte des diverses modalités de formation, dont l'apprentissage.
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
But this must be organized and financed by the cantons, the authorities that are closest to the needs of local residents.
Mais cela doit être organisé et financé par les cantons, autorités concernées et plus proches des besoins des habitants.
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 naturalization process must not be automated, even if procedures can be adapted.
Il ne doit pas y avoir d'automatisation de la naturalisation, même si des adaptations sont possibles quant aux procédures.
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
Without this professional immigration, Switzerland will not be able to meet its current and future needs, particularly in sectors such as healthcare and tourism.
Sans cette immigration professionnelle, la Suisse ne pourra pas répondre aux besoins réels et à venir notamment dans des secteurs comme la santé ou le tourisme.
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
Such procedures would help to avoid the horrors of migration trafficking. But this has to be done responsibly, respecting people and our Schengen commitments.
De telles procédures aideraient à éviter tout le trafic de la migration et ses horreurs. Mais cela doit être réglé de manière responsable, respectueux des personnes et de nos engagements comme Schengen.
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
We have decided to do this in the Canton of Vaud, and it poses no problem - quite the contrary!
Nous l'avons décidé dans le Canton de Vaud et cela ne pose aucun problème, bien au contraire !
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Such liberalization cannot be decided without clear decisions on safety limits, such as the 0.5 limit for alcohol when driving, and so on.
Une telle libéralisation ne peut être décidée sans des décisions claires sur des limites sécuritaires, comme le 0,5 pour l'alcool quand on conduit, 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
I'm against a general authorization with no precise framework.
Je suis contre une autorisation générale sans cadre précis.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Questions of differentiation would remain, creating more confusion.
Les questions de différenciation demeureraient et cela créerait plus de confusion.
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
The birth rate, for example, cannot be treated in the same way.
Le domaine de la natalité, par exemple, ne peut être traité de la même manière.
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 Confederation's assumption of the costs of the covid pandemic and the popular will to curb debt prevent this.
La prise en charge des coûts de la pandémie du covid par la Confédération et la volonté populaire du frein à l'endettement l'empêchent.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Here, too, our models have been established in response to changing lifestyles. The rules must therefore be adapted.
Ici aussi nos modèles ont été institués en regard de formes de vie qui ont beaucoup changé. Les règles doivent donc être adaptées.
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
Income and wealth taxes are already progressive. They therefore take into account inheritances received. So there's no reason to add another tax!
Les impôts sur le revenu et sur la fortune sont déjà progressifs. Ils tiennent donc compte des successions reçues. Il n'y a donc aucune raison d'ajouter un impôt de plus !
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
The current system of financial equalization already fulfils this role sufficiently.
La péréquation financière actuelle remplit déjà suffisamment ce rôle.
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
This should be regulated by the social partners within the framework of collective agreements - a system that has proved its worth - and not by law.
Cela doit être réglé par les partenaires sociaux dans le cadre des conventions collectives - un système qui a fait ses preuves - et pas par une loi.
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
Current laws need to be revised to take account of changing situations in this economic sector.
Les lois actuelles doivent être révisées afin de tenir compte de l'évolution des situations dans ce secteur économique.
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
Such a choice increases the responsibility of companies to bring better offers to market.
Un tel choix augmente la responsabilité des entreprises à mettre sur le marché de meilleures offres.
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
Swiss perfectionism" must not be allowed to stand in the way! So it's a good idea to regularly question the measures we've decided on, and their relevance, particularly in light of the progress made in construction thanks to innovation.
Le "perfectionnisme suisse" ne doit pas bloquer ! Il convient donc régulièrement de s'interroger sur les mesures décidées, de leur pertinence en regard notamment des progrès de la construction grâce aux innovations.
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
While all employers respect this equality, it is unacceptable for others to go unchecked and unsanctioned.
En regard de tous les employeurs qui respectent cette égalité, il n'est pas acceptable que d'autres ne soient ni contrôlés ni sanctionnés.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Taking into account local and regional situations, and in order to limit pollution caused by traffic jams.
En tenant compte des situations locales et régionales, et afin de limiter la pollution due aux bouchons.
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
An exclusionary solution would not solve all the problems. We have suffered too much from the road-rail battle, and we can see that complementarity is the right solution. The same applies to vehicle motorization.
Une solution d'exclusion ne résoudrait pas tous les problèmes. Nous avons trop souffert du combat rail-route et voyons combien la complémentarité est la bonne solution. Il en va de même pour la motorisation des véhicules.
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
The right solutions are complementary. So we need to strengthen incentives, not bans.
Les bonnes solutions sont complémentaires. Il faut donc renforcer les incitations et pas les interdictions.
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 a question of not doing just anything, but not blocking everything either.
Il s'agit de ne pas faire n'importe quoi, mais pas non plus de tout bloquer.
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
As long as the issue of nuclear waste remains unresolved.
Tant que la question des déchets nucléaires n'aura pas trouvé une solution.
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
For priority tasks such as health and safety, yes; for others, it must be decided on the basis of a good balance between proximity and quality.
Pour les tâches prioritaires comme la santé et la sécurité, oui; pour d'autres, cela doit être décidé dans une bonne pondération de proximité et qualité.
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
Maybe for individuals, but not for the economy, as this would create the risk of de-industrialization in Switzerland!
Peut-être pour les individus mais pas pour l'économie, car cela créerait le risque de la désindustrialisation de la Suisse !
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
But we have to take into account the complementary relationship with other animals, including those on farms.
Mais il faut tenir compte de la complémentarité avec les autres animaux, y compris ceux des exploitations agricoles.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Current measures are already clear and precise in this respect. There is no need to reinforce them. What's more, here too, we need to think in terms of balance and complementarity, particularly with regard to self-supply in Switzerland and the economic reality of farming businesses, which need to remain active in response to demand.
Les mesures actuelles sont déjà claires et précises à ce sujet. Il ne convient pas de les renforcer. De plus, ici aussi, il faut penser équilibre et complémentarité en regard notamment de l'auto-approvisionnement en Suisse et de la réalité économique des entreprises agricoles qui doivent demeurer actives en regard des besoins.
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
Current measures are already clear and precise in this respect. However, they need to be regularly reviewed in the light of new scientific knowledge, in order to ensure the quality of our livestock.
Les mesures actuelles sont déjà claires et précises à ce sujet. Il convient cependant de les réviser régulièrement en regard des nouvelles connaissances scientifiques, afin d'assurer la qualité du cheptel.
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
Biodiversity is important and must be safeguarded, but such a general concept does not take into account local and regional realities. Poorly adapted, it will not achieve the desired objectives.
La biodiversité est importante et doit être sauvegardée, mais un tel concept généraliste ne tient pas compte des réalités locales et régionales. Mal adapté, il ne permettra pas d'atteindre les objectifs attendus.
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
Innovation offers good alternatives for drastically reducing these plastics. But a general ban would not take into account certain processes that still need this type of material. Once again, let's act in complementarity.
L'innovation offre des bonnes alternatives pour diminuer drastiquement ces plastiques. Mais une interdiction généralisée ne tiendrait pas compte de certains processus qui ont encore besoin de ce type de matériau. Encore une fois, agissons en complémentarité.
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
This is primarily a matter for the producer-customer relationship, but certain legal frameworks need to be adapted to enhance the value of useful circular economy innovations.
Cela relève prioritairement de la relation producteur-client, mais certains cadres légaux doivent être adaptés pour valoriser les innovations utiles en matière d'économie circulaire.
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
Good infrastructure, including in the communications sector, is essential for safety, for everyone's lives and for the economy. However, it's not up to the state to install this equipment, but to recognized private companies.
De bonnes infrastructures, y compris dans le secteur des communications, sont essentielles pour la sécurité, la vie de chacune et chacun, l'économie. Néanmoins, ce n'est pas à l'Etat d'installer ces équipements, mais à des entreprises privées reconnues.
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
Certain national standards are essential to ensure proper coordination with neighboring countries. But these standards must be coordinated by and with the cantons, while respecting federal and cantonal competencies.
Certaines normes nationales sont indispensables pour assurer aussi la bonne coordination avec les pays voisins. Mais ces normes doivent être coordonnées par et avec les cantons, dans le respect des compétences fédérales et cantonales.
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
The general framework of economy, safety, respect for the customer, etc. must also be respected in Switzerland by these international companies.
Les cadres généraux de l'économie, de la sécurité, du respect du client, etc. doivent être respectées en Suisse aussi par ces entreprises internationales.
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 quality of Switzerland's radio and TV media requires resources, particularly in view of our 4 national languages and cultures. Such a reduction in licence fees will inevitably mean a reduction in resources for minority regions.
La qualité des médias radio et TV en Suisse nécessite des moyens, notamment en regard de nos 4 langues et cultures nationales. Un tel abaissement de la redevance impliquera immanquablement une diminution des moyens pour les régions minoritaires.
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 must be the same as the age of majority.
L'âge du droit de vote doit être le même que celui de la majorité.
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
The tools already decided by the people and Parliament are sufficient, such as the debt brake.
Les outils déjà décidés par le peuple et le Parlement suffisent, à l'image du frein à l'endettement.
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
We must be able to defend ourselves. This is an obligation under the international law of neutrality.
Nous devons pouvoir assumer notre défense. C'est une obligation du droit international de la neutralité.
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
NATO is a military alliance. The international law of neutrality does not allow Switzerland to be part of a military alliance. We already cooperate with NATO within the framework of Partnership for Peace, which poses no problem. Joint military exercises would.
L'OTAN est une alliance militaire. Le droit international de la neutralité ne permet pas à la Suisse de faire partie d'une alliance militaire. Nous collaborons déjà avec l'OTAN dans le cadre du partenariat pour la Paix, ce qui ne pose pas de problème. Des exercices militaires conjoints en poseraient.
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
At least not without clear limits. What is at stake is the continued recognition of Swiss neutrality under international law.
En tout cas pas sans des limites claires. Il en va du maintien de la reconnaissance en droit international de la neutralité suisse.
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
Used systematically, this type of tool has not proved its worth in enhancing safety. However, certain specific situations should remain possible if the need is confirmed.
Utilisé de manière systématique, ce type d'outil n'a pas prouvé son utilisé dans le renforcement de la sécurité. Certaines situations particulières doivent, elles, demeurer possibles si le besoin en est confirmé.
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
From a security point of view, Switzerland has much more to lose than to gain if we were no longer members of Schengen.
Du point de vue sécuritaire, la Suisse a beaucoup plus à perdre qu'à gagner si nous n'étions plus membres de Schengen.
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 has proven its positive and useful effects. Let's not forget that 1 out of every 2 francs earned in Switzerland is thanks to exports, and that sales revenue with the Baden-Württemberg region alone is greater than with the whole of China!
La voie bilatérale a prouvé ses effets positifs et utiles. N'oublions pas que 1 franc sur 2 gagné en Suisse l'est grâce aux exportations et que le revenu des ventes rien qu'avec la région du Bade-Wurtemberg est plus important qu'avec toute la Chine !
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
Subject, of course, to the practical details, to ensure that such an agreement is balanced and respects the legal frameworks of both countries.
Sous réserve bien sûr des modalités concrètes, afin qu'un tel Accord soit équilibré et respectueux des cadres légaux des deux pays.
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
Formulated in this way, the proposal is extreme.
Formulée ainsi, cette proposition est extrême.
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
Switzerland would clearly have too much to lose with such a decision.
La Suisse aurait clairement trop à perdre avec une telle décision.
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
Swiss neutrality must remain within the framework of international law. It must not become an untouchable emblem, which it never has been, given the regular, useful and necessary developments in neutrality law.
La neutralité suisse doit demeurer dans le cadre du droit international. Pas devenir un emblème intouchable, ce qu'elle n'a jamais été vu les évolutions régulières utiles et nécessaires du droit de la neutralité.
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
Yes in a democratic state like Switzerland, no in a dictatorship!
Oui dans un Etat démocratique comme la Suisse, non dans une dictature !
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
A dynamic economy means jobs, purchasing power for people, and the means for the State to carry out its tasks and missions.
Une économie dynamique, ce sont des emplois, un pouvoir d'achat pour les personnes, des moyens pour l'Etat pour le bon accomplissement de ses tâches et missions.
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 principle is right, but be careful how it's implemented! Tax is fair, but it must not be confiscatory!
Le principe est juste, mais attention à sa mise en oeuvre ! Ainsi, l'impôt est juste mais il ne doit pas être confiscatoire !
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."
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Comment
Why be so rigid? A child needs both parents. They need to be able to adapt if they want to and can, for example with part-time work for each.
Pourquoi être si rigide ? Un enfant a besoin de ses deux parents. Ceux-ci doivent pouvoir s'adapter s'ils le veulent et le peuvent, par exemple avec des temps partiels pour chacun.
Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
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Comment
Yes, but not just any old way!
Oui mais pas n'importe comment !
Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
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Comment
Punishment is important, including for society, but so is successful reintegration.
La punition est importante, y compris pour la société, mais une réintégration réussie l'est aussi.
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
Complementarity must be sought, not exclusion. The concept of sustainable development takes into account environmental, social and economic realities and needs.
La complémentarité doit être recherchée et pas l'exclusion. Le concept du développement durable tient justement compte des réalités et besoins environnementaux, sociaux et économiques.
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
Social welfare is first and foremost a cantonal responsibility. Let's not forget that in Switzerland, not everything falls under federal jurisdiction. This is a good thing, because it means that policies are better adapted to the real needs of the populations concerned. That's the quality of Swiss federalism.
La prévoyance sociale est d'abord une responsabilité cantonale. N'oublions pas qu'en Suisse, tout ne relève pas du niveau fédéral. C'est bien, parce que cela permet d'avoir des politiques mieux adaptées aux besoins réels des populations concernées. C'est la qualité du fédéralisme suisse.
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
In particular, to enable Swiss higher education and research to be fully integrated into the relevant international frameworks.
Notamment pour permettre une pleine intégration des formations supérieures et de la recherche suisses dans les cadres internationaux utiles.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
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Comment
Farmers are entrepreneurs. We need to give them more scope for action and less financial support. This is the aim of the PA22 agricultural policy review. But until this is in place, it is not appropriate to reduce these subsidies.
Les agriculteurs sont des entrepreneurs. Il convient donc de leur redonner plus de capacités d'action et moins d'aides financières. C'est l'objectif de la révision de la politique agricole PA22. Mais tant que cela n'est pas en place, il ne convient pas de diminuer ces aides.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
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Comment
We need to go back to the way in which tasks, and therefore expenditure, are divided between the Confederation and the cantons, with public transport at different levels complementing each other.
Il convient de revenir à la répartition des tâches et donc des dépenses entre Confédération et cantons, dans la bonne complémentarité des transports publics des différents niveaux.
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
We need to go back to the way in which tasks, and therefore expenditure, are divided between the Confederation and the cantons, with the roads at the different levels complementing each other.
Il convient de revenir à la répartition des tâches et donc des dépenses entre Confédération et cantons, dans la bonne complémentarité des routes des différents niveaux.
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
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Comment
Without safety, life is impossible!
Sans sécurité, aucune vie n'est possible !
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
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Comment
Without safety, life is impossible!
Sans sécurité, aucune vie n'est possible !
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
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Comment
Switzerland can and must become more involved in a world that has become more fragile and complex. However, the Confederation must not do this on its own, and must involve the cantons more, including financially, in their areas of competence (e.g. education, health).
La Suisse peut et doit s'engager plus dans un monde devenu plus fragile et plus complexe. La Confédération ne doit cependant pas faire cela seule et plus associer, y compris financièrement, les cantons dans leurs compétences (éducation, santé par exemple).
Comment
Greater life expectancy implies this, if we don't want pensions to fall or younger people to have to contribute more. Denmark has understood this!
Une plus grande espérance de vie l'implique si on ne veut ni une baisse des rentes ni que les plus jeunes doivent cotiser plus. Le Danemark l'a bien compris !
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