Catherine Meyer
Grüne | 06.16.5
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
The pension fund pensions are too low, especially for people of the female sex or also people with low incomes. For this reason, I support the referendum.
Die Pensionskassenrenten sind zu tief, besonders für Personen des weiblichen Geschlechts oder auch Menschen mit tiefen Einkommen. Aus dem Grund unterstütze ich das Referendum.
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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Comment
Foods with a high sugar content are harmful to health. Therefore, the sugar content should be reduced, e.g. with a tax or the definition of limit values.
Lebensmittel mit einem hohen Zuckeranteil sind schädigend für die Gesundheit. Weswegen der Zuckeranteil gesenkt werden sollte, bspw. mit einer Steuer oder der Definition von Grenzwerten.
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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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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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
A prerequisite for success is sufficient resources among teaching staff.
Voraussetzung für ein Gelingen ist ausreichend Ressourcen beim Lehrpersonal.
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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Comment
Persons who have lived in Switzerland for 10 years should at least have the opportunity to participate in communal affairs.
Personen, welche seit 10 Jahren in der Schweiz leben, sollten mindestens die Möglichkeit haben, sich bei kommunalen Angelegenheiten einzubringen.
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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Comment
Every person has a right to decide about his or her life and death. If life is no longer worth living, and this has been confirmed by a regulated process, a person should, in my opinion, be allowed to choose such an option, together with a qualified medical person.
Jeder Mensch hat ein Anrecht, über sein Leben und den Tod zu entscheiden. Ist das Leben nicht mehr lebenswert, und wurde dies mit einem regulierten Prozess bestätigt, sollte ein Mensch m.E. sich für eine solche Option, zusammen mit einer qualifizierten Arztperson, entscheiden dürfen.
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
Non-binary people, like me, are real. It would be important to get the possibility that our existence is also recognized.
Non-binäre Menschen, so wie ich, sind real. Es wäre wichtig, die Möglichkeit zu erhalten, dass unsere Existenz auch anerkannt wird.
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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Comment
Particularly with digitization and the automation of various processes, it is becoming increasingly difficult for various groups of people to find a job that will allow them to live well. Particularly with AI, this issue is becoming even more urgent. For this reason, a minimum wage can provide a remedy and enable people to live a dignified existence.
Gerade mit der Digitalisierung und der Automatisierung diverser Prozesse, wird es für diverse Personengruppen immer schwieriger, eine Stelle zu besetzen, welche ihnen ein gutes Leben ermöglicht. Gerade mit KI wird dieses Thema noch dringender. Aus dem Grund kann ein Mindestlohn hier Abhilfe schaffen und Menschen eine würdige Existenz ermöglichen.
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
Additional regulations are also needed to make our financial center less harmful to the climate.
Auch braucht es zusätzliche Regulierungen, damit unser Finanzplatz weniger klimaschädlich wird.
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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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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Comment
Contrary to Mr. Rösti's statement, a new highway lane, even if used by e-cars, is not "climate neutral". The construction of roads leads to high emissions (e.g. from the construction vehicles and also the material for the roads themselves (bitumen)) and has a negative impact on biodiversity.
Entgegen der Aussage von Herrn Rösti ist eine neue Autobahnspur, selbst wenn sie von E-Autos befahren wird, nicht "klimaneutral". Der Bau von Strassen führt zu hohen Emissionen (bspw. durch die Bau-Fahrzeuge und auch dem Material für die Strassen selber (Bitumen)) und hat einen negativen Impact auf die Biodiversität.
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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Comment
Earlier, if possible.
Wenn möglich schon früher.
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
To limit global warming and protect all of us, we need a wide variety of measures.
Damit wir die Erderwärmung begrenzen und uns alle schützen können, braucht es eine grosse Vielfalt an Massnahmen.
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
In view of the biodiversity crisis, environmental and landscape protection must not be relaxed.
Angesichts der Biodiversitätskrise darf der Umwelt- und Landschaftsschutz nicht gelockert 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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Comment
Animals also have a right to a dignified life. I would also support a ban on factory farming, but stricter animal welfare regulations would be a start.
Tiere haben auch ein Anrecht auf ein würdiges Leben. Ich würde auch ein Verbot der Massentierhaltung befürworten, aber eine strengere Tierschutzregelung wäre mal ein Anfang.
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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Comment
Important: The materials should also be able to be effectively recycled in our plants. Currently, various offers are in circulation, which do not decompose in our plants.
Wichtig: Die Stoffe sollten auch effektiv in unseren Anlagen rezykliert werden können. Derzeit sind diverse Angebote im Umlauf, welche sich in unseren Anlagen nicht zersetzen.
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 |
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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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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
Parliament has the final responsibility in the budget process and must also exercise this responsibility. This also applies to supplementary credits that become necessary during the year. The instrument of the debt brake means that the federal government must always keep its spending within tight limits. A referendum would block the performance of tasks for months - also in the area of multi-year financial obligations.
Das Parlament hat die abschliessende Verantwortung im Budgetprozess und muss diese auch wahrnehmen. Das gilt ebenso bei Nachtragskrediten, die unter dem Jahr nötig werden. Das Instrument der Schuldenbremse bewirkt, dass der Bund seine Ausgaben immer im engen Rahmen halten muss. Mit einem Referendum würde die Aufgabenwahrnehmung über Monate blockiert – auch im Bereich mehrjähriger Finanzverpflichtungen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
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 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 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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Comment
Such measures place individuals under general suspicion and allow the inspection of private data.
Solche Massnahmen stellen Personen unter einen Generalverdacht und erlauben die Einsicht in private Daten.
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
Various empirical studies prove that wealth remains concentrated. The trickle-down effect is a lie. It is the task of politics to create a balance here.
Diverse empirische Studien belegen, dass Reichtum konzentriert bleibt. Der Trickle-Down-Effekt ist eine Lüge. Es ist Aufgabe der Politik, hier einen 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."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
All parents should be able and allowed to decide independently what suits their life situation best. For a child, love is the most important thing, regardless of how exactly the childcare is divided among the people involved.
Alle Eltern sollten eigenständig entscheiden können und dürfen, was für ihre Lebenssituation am besten passt. Für ein Kind ist mE Liebe am wichtigsten; unabhängig davon, wie genau die Kinderbetreuung unter den involvierten Personen aufgeteilt ist.
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
Digitization gives us access to knowledge and is able to automate various processes. Of course, there are various follow-up questions (is digitization oriented toward people or toward the market? How should AI be regulated? etc.), but fundamentally it opens up a large number of new possibilities.
Die Digitalisierung gibt uns Zugriff zu Wissen und vermag, diverse Prozesse zu automatisieren. Natürlich gibt es diverse Folgefragen (orientiert sich die Digitalisierung am Menschen oder am Markt? Wie soll KI reguliert werden? etc.), aber grundsätzlich eröffnet sie uns eine grosse Anzahl neuer Möglichkeiten.
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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Comment
Various studies show that the recidivism rate is significantly higher if it is not ensured that people continue to be treated as such and also receive support. In this way, they do not lose their connection and can continue to be an important part of society.
Diverse Studien belegen, dass die Rückfallquote deutlich höher ist, wenn nicht sichergestellt wird, dass Personen weiterhin als solche behandelt und auch gefördert werden. So verlieren sie den Anschluss nicht und können so weiterhin einen wichtigen Teil der Gesellschaft sein.
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
"No planet, no market" (Without planet, there is no market).
"No planet, no market" (Ohne Planet gibt es keinen Markt).
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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Comment
Here it is particularly important how this money is spent (is it tied to ecological standards? Is biodiversity protected? Is the focus on plant-based food instead of animal husbandry/animal products? etc.).
Hier ist besonders wichtig, wie dieses Geld ausgegeben wird (ist es an ökologische Standards gebunden? Wird die Biodiversität geschützt? Liegt der Fokus auf pflanzlichen Lebensmitteln statt auf Tierhaltung/tierischen Produkten? etc.).
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
There is a general need for an increase in AHV pensions so that everyone has a secure livelihood. In the "short term", a 13th pension is needed.
Es braucht allgemein eine Erhöhung der AHV-Renten, damit alle Menschen eine Sicherung ihrer Existenz haben. "Kurzfristig" braucht es eine 13. Rente.
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