Cédric Sandoz
FDP.Die Liberalen | 20.19
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
I'm not against subsidies. However, we need to tackle the reasons for this increase. Let's analyze the rise in expenditure and act on cost structures. If healthcare costs fall, then premiums will follow suit.
Je ne suis pas contre les aides. Toutefois il faut lutter contre les raisons de cette hausse. Analysons la hausse de dépenses et agissons sur les structures de coûts. Si les coûts de la santé baissent alors les primes suivront la tendance.
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 is a flagrant injustice.
C'est une injustice flagrante.
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 LPP reform provides for a reduction in the minimum conversion rate for compulsory occupational benefits. This measure is accompanied by compensatory measures to avoid a reduction in the pensions of those affected. A referendum and two initiatives are underway, and we'll have to wait and see what the public decides.
La réforme LPP prévoit d’abaisser le taux de conversion minimal de la prévoyance professionnelle obligatoire. Cette mesure s’accompagne de compensations pour éviter une baisse des rentes des personnes concernées. Un référendum et deux initiatives sont en court, nous verrons la décision de la population.
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
As a stay-at-home dad, I'm well aware of the importance of a newborn baby's first months. Bringing a child into the world is something our society must honor. Neglecting such an important point disrupts society as a whole.
En tant que père au foyer, j'ai conscience de l'importance des premiers mois des nouveaux-nés. La venue au monde d'un enfant est un point que notre société se doit d'honorer. Négliger un point aussi important, perturbe la société dans son ensemble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
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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
Deductibles correspond to premiums, and policyholders already contribute according to their choice of premiums.
Les franchises correspondent à des primes, les assurés participent déjà selon leur choix de primes.
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
The Federal Council and the cantons acted appropriately during COVID. Let's look internationally, and we can be happy with our institutions.
Le Conseil fédéral et les cantons ont agi durant le COVID de manière adéquate. Regardons au niveau international et nous pouvons être heureux de nos institutions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
It is necessary to have the support of specialist teachers, so as not to detract from the teaching provided by class teachers.
Il est nécessaire d'avoir le soutien d'enseignants spécialisés, afin de ne pas péjorer l'enseignement fournit par les maîtres de classes.
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
Above all, it should enable the creation of new, more modern apprenticeship programs. Tracks that meet business needs.
Elle doit permettre surtout de créer de nouvelles filières d'apprentissage plus moderne. Des filières correspondant au besoin des entreprises.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Motivated, integrated people who speak a national language and work in society should be allowed to become Swiss. Nationality is a privilege to be acquired, not an entitlement.
Il convient de permettre au personnes motivées, intégrées, parlant une langue nationale et travaillant dans la société de devenir suisse. La nationalité est un privilège que l'on acquiert, pas un dû.
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
Companies need to be able to find the right people, in limited numbers, for their business.
Il convient de permettre aux entreprises de trouver les personnes compétentes ,en nombre limité, pour leur activité.
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
This is already the case in the canton of Vaud.
C'est déjà le cas dans le canton de Vaud.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There are already progressive income taxes and a wealth tax. There's no need for new taxes!
Il existe déjà des impôts progressifs sur le revenu et un impôt sur la fortune. Il n'y a pas besoin de nouveaux impôts !
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
Financial equalization already exists and is doing its job. The cantons are doing their best.
La péréquation financière existe déjà et joue son travail. Les cantons font de leur mieux.
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
However, I'm not against cantonal freedom to decide whether or not to set a minimum wage. As is the case in Geneva and Neuchâtel.
Toutefois je ne suis pas contre la liberté cantonale de décider si besoin d'avoir recours à un salaire minimum. Comme c'est d'ailleurs le cas à Genève et à Neuchâtel.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Certain requirements need to be removed. With positive-energy buildings in mind, standards need to be tightened.
Certaines prescriptions se doivent d'être supprimées. Dans l'optique de bâtiments à énergie positive, les normes se doivent d'être renforcées.
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
At government level, I'm 100% in favor of wage transparency and equal pay for men and women. At company level, salaries are a matter for the social partners (employers and unions). A company can put forward its egalitarian policy.
Au niveau de l'état, je suis à 100% pour une transparence des salaires et l'égalité salariale hommes/ femmes. Au niveau des entreprises, les salaires sont l'affaire des partenaires sociaux (employeurs et syndicats). Une entreprise peut mettre en avant sa politique égalitaire.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
It's important not to generalize to all sectors. Nevertheless, since 2018, Italian shops have been obliged to provide customers only with biodegradable plastic bags for a fee to wrap fruit and vegetables.
Il est important de ne pas généraliser à tous les secteurs. Néanmoins les commerces italiens sont obligés depuis 2018 de mettre à disposition des clients que des sachets en plastique biodégradable payants pour emballer fruits et légumes.
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
Care must be taken not to overload certain areas already equipped with fiber. 5G radiation does not yet have sufficient data to insure against health risks. I
Il convient de veiller à ne pas surcharger certaine zone déjà équipée de fibre. Le rayonnement 5G ne possède pas encore de données suffisantes pour s'assurer contre les risques sanitaires. I
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Absolutely, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence.
Absolument, surtout avec la montée de l'intelligence artificielle.
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
Cooperation, yes, but not membership.
La coopération oui, mais pas une adhésion.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Agriculture isn't the same on the other side of the Atlantic, and American agricultural products are too different from ours. They can be excluded from the global free trade agreement.
L'agriculture n'est pas la même de l'autre côté de l'Atlantique, les produits agricoles américains sont trop différents des nôtres. Ils peuvent être exclus de l'accord de libre-échange global.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Everyone needs to participate in society, high earners and low earners alike.
Tout le monde doit participer à la société, les fort revenus comme les faibles revenus.
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 |
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Comment
As a stay-at-home dad, I think that if the framework conditions are available, it's an excellent choice. Part-time work is a good option.
En tant que père au foyer, je pense que si les conditions cadres sont disponibles, c'est un excellent choix. Le travail à temps partiel est une bonne option.
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
In view of our social model, we need to train people to keep pace with technological change.
Au vue de notre modèle de société, Il convient de former les gens à l'évolution technologique.
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
In the long term, environmental protection and its application will not limit economic growth.
Sur le long terme les protections environnementales et leurs applications ne limiteront pas la croissance économique
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
A better analysis of costs and processes must maintain the quality of care and enable everyone to enjoy a decent and dignified retirement.
Une meilleure analyse des coûts et des processus doivent maintenir la qualité des soins et permettre à tous une retraite correcte et digne.
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
Research and innovation are at the heart of our economic system.
La recherche et l'innovation est au cœur de notre système économique.
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
Especially in French-speaking Switzerland
Surtout en Suisse Romande
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Above all, we need to overhaul our justice system and improve working conditions for law enforcement officers.
Il convient surtout de revoir notre système judiciaire et d'améliorer les conditions de travail des forces de l'ordre.
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
This must take account of people's profiles and allow for the creation of accompanying measures. Make the retirement age more flexible and improve pensions for all employees.
Cela doit tenir compte du profils des personnes et permettre la création de mesures d'accompagnement. Flexibiliser l'âge de la retraite et améliorer les retraites de tous les salariés.
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