Sibel Arslan
BastA! | 08.01 | 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 |
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Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
Pension fund pensions, especially those of women, part-time workers and low earners, are already too low.
Die Pensionskassenrenten, v.a. diejenigen von Frauen, Teilzeitbeschäftigten und Geringverdiendenden, sind bereits heute zu tief.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
Compared to other European countries, the Swiss population already contributes a great deal to the costs.
Die Bevölkerung in der Schweiz beteiligt sich im europäischen Vergleich bereits heute stark an den Kosten.
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 |
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Comment
A balance is needed between economic restrictions and the protection of health. However, the interests of the economy must not be placed above those of health. However, the involvement of parliament and the population should be expanded. In addition, there is a need for more legal protection for fundamental rights, specifically an abstract judicial review of emergency law - or even better a fundamental constitutional jurisdiction.
Es braucht eine Balance zwischen wirtschaftlichen Einschränkungen und dem Schutz der Gesundheit. Die Interessen der Wirtschaft dürfen aber nicht pauschal über diejenigen der Gesundheit gestellt werden. Der Einbezug von Parlament und der Bevölkerung soll jedoch ausgebaut werden. Zudem braucht es mehr juristischen Schutz für die Grundrechte, konkret eine abstrakte gerichtliche Normenkontrolle von Notrecht - oder noch besser eine grundsätzliche Verfassungsgerichtsbarkeit.
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 |
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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 |
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Comment
The implementation of inclusive schools can only succeed with sufficient resources (teaching and socio-educational staff).
Die Umsetzung der integrativen Schule kann nur mit ausreichend Ressourcen (Lehr- und sozialpädagogisches Personal) gelingen.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
The existence of non-binary people should be recognized by a third gender entry. That is why I have submitted Postulate 17.4121 "Third gender in the civil status register". There is no legitimate reason to deny a real place and full respect to those people who do not identify as female or male.
Die Existenx non-binärer Menschen soll durch einen dritten Geschlechtseintrag anerkannt werden. Deshalb habe ich das Postulat 17.4121 "Drittes Geschlecht im Personenstandsregister" eingereicht. Es gibt keinen legitimen Grund, denjenigen Menschen einen echten Platz und vollen Respekt zu verweigern, die sich nicht als weiblich oder männlich identifizieren.
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 |
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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 |
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Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
There is also a need for guidelines to ensure that the financial sector invests in climate protection and not further in the fossil fuel industry.
Es braucht zudem Vorgaben, damit der Finanzsektor in den Klimaschutz und nicht weiter in die fossile Industrie investiert.
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 |
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Comment
No to full liberalization of the electricity market at the present time. First, the implementation of the energy transition must be ensured. This requires a nuclear phase-out with clear deadlines for old nuclear power plants and true costs (including climate costs) for electricity prices. Otherwise, there is a risk of a huge market advantage for dirty electricity.
Nein zur vollen Liberalisierung des Strommarktes zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt. Zuerst muss die Umsetzung der Energiewende sichergestellt werden. Dazu braucht es den Atomausstieg mit klaren Fristen für alte AKW und Kostenwahrheit (inkl. Klimakosten) bei den Strompreisen. Sonst droht ein riesiger Marktvorteil für Dreckstrom.
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
What is needed is a mix of measures that are effective, socially acceptable and efficient and that also find acceptance. It is not an "either or", but a "both the one and the other".
Es braucht einen Mix von Massnahmen, die wirksam, sozialverträglich und effizient sind und die auch Akzeptanz finden. Es ist kein "Entweder oder", sondern ein "Sowohl das eine als auch das andere".
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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Comment
Simplification of procedures is needed, but protection must not be weakened in the face of massive declines in biodiversity.
Es braucht eine Vereinfachung der Verfahren, aber der Schutz darf angesichts des massiven Rückgangs der Biodiversität nicht geschwächt werden.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
It is not a matter of being as quick as possible, but of having a well thought-out and researched strategy for dealing with mobile communications technology. For example, with regard to radiation exposure.
Es geht nicht um eine möglichst schnelle sondern möglichst durchdachte und erforschte Strategie im Umgang mit Mobilfunktechnologie. Zum Beispiel bezüglich Strahlenbelastung.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
Demographic changes mean that the number of people over the age of fifty who are entitled to vote is increasing, which can lead to a distortion of political decisions. Young people, who still have a long life expectancy, should be able to influence the decisions that affect their future. That is why I have submitted the parliamentary initiative "Giving young people a voice".
Die demografischen Veränderungen bringen es mit sich, dass die Zahl der Stimmberechtigten über fünfzig immer höher wird, was zu einer Verzerrung der politischen Entscheidungen führen kann. Junge Menschen mit einer noch langen Lebenserwartung sollen die Entscheidungen mitbeeinflussen können, welche ihre Zukunft betreffen. Deshalb habe ich die parlamentarische Initiative "Den jungen Menschen eine Stimme geben" eingereicht.
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 |
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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 |
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Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
Switzerland's military neutrality is incompatible with extended cooperation with NATO.
Die militärische Neutralität der Schweiz ist unvereinbar mit einer ausgeweiterten Zusammenarbeit mit der NATO.
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 |
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Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Comment
However, I am critical of various aspects of the Schengen/Dublin agreements, including the arming of the EU's external borders to keep out refugees (Frontex).
Ich bin aber durchaus kritisch gegenüber verschiedenen Aspekten der Schengen/Dublin Abkommen, u.a. die Aufrüstung an den EU-Aussengrenzen zur Abwehr von Flüchtenden (Frontex).
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
I campaigned both in the Legal Commission of the National Council and in the referendum for the Corporate Responsibility Initiative, which was also approved by the majority of the Swiss electorate, but unfortunately failed due to the majority of the cantons.
Ich habe mich sowohl in der Rechtskommission des Nationalrates als auch bei der Volksabstimmung für die Konzernverantwortungsinitiative eingesetzt, welche auch von der Mehrheit der Schweizer Stimmbevölkerung angenommen wurde, jedoch leider am Ständemehr scheiterte.
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 |
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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 |
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Comment
Switzerland is militarily neutral, but not politically neutral. Switzerland should position itself politically on the side of international law and also be able to take swifter and tougher sanctions in the event of violations of international law.
Die Schweiz ist militärisch neutral, nicht aber politisch neutral. Die Schweiz soll sich politisch auf der Seite des Völkerrechts positionieren und bei Verstössen gegen das Völkerrecht auch raschere und härtere Sanktionen ergreifen können.
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."
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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."
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Comment
In a free market economy, not everyone wins; there are numerous losers. It is the task of politics to create a social balance.
In einer freien Marktwirtschaft gewinnen nicht alle, es gibt zahlreiche Verlierer*innen. Es ist Aufgabe der Politik, einen sozialen Ausgleich zu schaffen.
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".
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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
Parents should have the freedom to decide for themselves how they want to (have) their children cared for.
Eltern sollen die Freiheit haben, selber zu entscheiden, wie sie ihre Kinder betreuen (lassen) möchten.
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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Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
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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."
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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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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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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
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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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Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
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Comment
And in addition, Switzerland's contributions to global climate protection must be increased.
Und zusätzlich müssen die Beiträge der Schweiz an den globalen Klimaschutz erhöht werden.
Comment
I support a general increase in AHV pensions, not only for married couples.
Ich befürworte eine grundsätzliche Erhöhung der AHV-Renten, nicht nur für Ehepaare.
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