Benjamin Meuwly
Jungfreisinnige | 21.09
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 Jeunes Libéraux-Radicaux Vaudois have tabled a cantonal initiative to increase tax deductions for health insurance premiums. This is the way to truly protect purchasing power.
Les Jeunes Libéraux-Radicaux Vaudois ont déposé une initiative cantonale visant à augmenter les déductions fiscales des primes d'assurance-maladie. C'est par cette voie-là que l'on protégera vraiment le pouvoir d'achat.
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's no reason why married couples should lose out on their AHV pensions.
Il n'y a pas de raisons que les couples mariés soient perdants au niveau de leur rente AVS.
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
Even if we are facing a demographic need to reform the BVG, I think there are two aspects that could be more interesting to develop than reducing pensions: the principle of the first franc contributed and 2nd pillar contributions from the age of 18 (currently 24).
Même si nous faisons face à une nécessité démographique de réformer la LPP, je pense qu'il y a deux aspects qui peuvent être plus intéressants à développer que la réduction des rentes : le principe du premier franc cotisé et la cotisation au 2e pilier dès 18 ans (actuellement 24 ans).
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
Above all, we need parental leave of 16-18 weeks, to be shared between the parents (with 8 weeks compulsory for the wife, as already provided for by law).
Il faut surtout un congé parental de 16-18 semaines à partager entre les parents (dont 8 semaines obligatoires pour la femme comme le prévoit déjà la 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The state has no business interfering in the way we eat.
L'État n'a pas à se mêler de la façon dont on se nourrit.
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
Whatever we think, healthcare has a cost. Our healthcare system is reaching its limits, and a number of reforms need to be considered. Raising deductibles is one, voluntarily limiting benefits another.
Quoiqu'on en pense, la santé a un coût. Notre système de santé atteint ses limites et de nombreuses réformes sont à envisager. L'augmentation des franchises en est une, la limitation volontaire des prestations en est une autre.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 should remain a matter for the cantons, although intercantonal agreements should be encouraged.
Cela doit rester du domaine des cantons, même s'il faut encourager les accords intercantonaux.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The conditions for naturalization are fine as they are.
Les conditions de naturalisation sont très biens comme elles sont.
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
We're living in a period of labor shortage.
Nous vivons une période de pénurie de main-d’œuvre.
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
Giving foreigners the opportunity to participate in community life is important not only for democracy, but also for integration.
Il est important pour la démocratie, mais aussi pour l'intégration, de donner la possibilité de participer à la vie de la communauté aux étrangers.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Prohibition is pointless; legalization would break up the black market, open up new economic opportunities and protect consumers.
La prohibition est inutile, légaliser permettrait de casser le marché noir, ouvrir de nouvelles opportunités économiques et protéger les consommateurs.
Authorize active euthanasia
Would you be in favour of doctors being allowed to administer direct active euthanasia in Switzerland?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Finances & taxes
Reduce taxes at the federal level
Do you support tax cuts at the federal level over the next four years?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce a national inheritance tax
Would you support the introduction of a national inheritance tax on all inheritances over one million Swiss francs? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthen financial equalization between the cantons
Should the differences between cantons with high and low financial capacity be further reduced through fiscal equalization?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The minimum wage pulls down the average wage.
Le salaire minimum tire le salaire moyen vers le bas.
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
The Credit Suisse fiasco has shown us once again that the financial sector is a sector that deserves to be monitored: supervisory bodies such as FINMA need to be strengthened.
Le fiasco de Crédit Suisse nous a encore montré que le secteur financier est un secteur qui mérite d'être surveillé : les organes de contrôle comme la FINMA doivent être renforcés.
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
Spatial planning in general needs to be regulated at cantonal and communal level, as infrastructure and housing needs vary greatly from region to region.
L'aménagement du territoire de manière générale doit se régler au niveau cantonal et communal en raison de la grande diversité de besoins en terme d'infrastructures et de logements selon les régions.
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
To be pragmatic, this is only a partial solution to the problem.
Si l'on veut être pragmatique, cela ne règle que très partiellement le problème.
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
The Swiss population is realizing the error of the 2017 vote (see recent RTS polls). Nuclear power is a necessary and extremely effective tool in the energy transition.
La population suisse se rend compte de l'erreur qu'à été la votation de 2017 (cf. sondages récents de la RTS). Le nucléaire est un outil nécessaire et extrêmement efficace dans la transition énergétique.
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
The offer is already satisfactory, but needs to be improved to encourage people to do without their cars.
L'offre est déjà satisfaisante mais son amélioration est nécessaire pour encourager la population à se passer de la voiture.
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The current provisions are already quite onerous.
Les dispositions actuelles sont déjà bien assez lourdes.
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
The rules are strict enough already.
Les règles sont déjà bien assez strictes.
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 protection" must not be allowed to stand in the way of agricultural activities and the development of renewable energies, which unfortunately need space.
Il ne faut pas que la "protection de la biodiversité" empêche les activités agricoles et le développement des énergies renouvelables qui ont, malheureusement, besoin d'espace.
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Access to public service media is very important to me, whatever one might think of some of their biases.
L'accès à des médias de service public est très important pour moi, quoiqu'on puisse penser de certains partis pris de ces médias.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It's a purely electoral proposal from the left.
C'est une proposition purement électoraliste de la gauche.
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
In my opinion, to introduce this at federal level is to open a Pandora's box. Imagine the GSoA launching a referendum every year on the purchase of new weapons... we wouldn't be able to get away with it. What's more, the Confederation already has the means to control its spending.
Instaurer cela au niveau fédéral est à mon sens l'ouverture d'une boîte de Pandore. Imaginez chaque année le GSsA lancer son référendum sur l'achat de nouveaux armements... on ne s'en sortirait plus. De plus, la Confédération dispose déjà d'outils de contrôle de ses dépenses.
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
But this must involve integrating more women into the army, in particular by making the information day compulsory for all.
Mais cela doit passer par l'intégration de plus de femmes dans les effectifs de l'armée, notamment via l'obligation de la journée d'information pour toutes et tous.
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
We must not sell weapons to countries at war, but if we have sold weapons to other countries, they should be able to dispose of them as they see fit, including by delivering them to Ukraine.
Nous ne devons pas vendre d'armes à des pays en guerre, mais si nous avons vendu des armes à d'autres pays, ceux-ci devraient pouvoir en disposer comme bon leur semble, y compris en les livrant à l'Ukraine.
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
We need to develop good bilateral relations with the EU, but without integrating it.
Il faut développer de bonnes relations bilatérales avec l'UE, sans l'intégrer toutefois.
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Those who defend this are doing so more out of love for Putin than for Switzerland.
Ceux qui défendent cela le font plus par amour de Poutine que par amour de la Suisse.
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 |
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Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
The social role of the State is very dear to me, but it must not be at the expense of the free flow of the economy.
Le rôle social de l'État m'est très cher, mais cela ne doit pas se faire aux dépens de la libre marche de l'économie.
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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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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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
Unfortunately, we have to be pragmatic and accept that we will have to change some of our habits in the face of climate change.
Malheureusement, il faut être pragmatique et accepter que nous aurons à changer certaines de nous habitudes face au changement climatique.
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
There are certain aspects of the social security system that need to be reformed to ensure its long-term viability, but we don't foresee any reduction in investment.
Il y a certains aspects de la prévoyance sociale à réformer pour en assurer la pérennité, mais pas de baisses d'investissements à prévoir.
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
At the moment, we're one of the most competitive countries in the world, but perhaps we'll have to reinvest in this area in the future.
Nous sommes pour l'instant parmi les pays les plus compétitifs, mais peut-être qu'à l'avenir il faudra réinvestir dans ce domaine.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Above all, we must stop trying to hinder the activities of Swiss farmers.
Nous devons surtout arrêter de vouloir mettre des bâtons dans les roues aux activités des agriculteurs et agricultrices suisses.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
The rail network will require a great deal of investment over the next few years.
Le réseau ferroviaire va nécessiter beaucoup d'investissements dans les prochaines années.
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 |
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Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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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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Comment
The war in Ukraine shows us the need for a conventional army, and the recent hackings of public institutions show us the need to develop our cyberdefense.
La guerre en Ukraine nous montre la nécessité d'avoir une armée conventionnelle, et les récents hackings d'institutions publiques nous montrent la nécessité de développer notre cyberdéfense.
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
Above all, we need to abolish the single retirement age and make it more flexible between 62 and 70, depending on the sector, through collective bargaining agreements.
Il faut surtout abolir l'âge de la retraite unique et le flexibiliser entre 62 et 70 ans selon les domaines d'activité à travers les CCT.
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