David Gerke
Grüne | 16.05
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 problem of rising premium costs must be solved by other measures in the health sector. Higher premium reductions merely mask the problem. They should therefore be increased at most on a transitional basis for people who are particularly financially weak.
Das Problem der steigenden Kosten der Prämien ist durch andere Massnahmen im Gesundheitsbereich zu lösen. Höhere Prämienverbilligungen überdecken lediglich das Problem. Sie sind daher höchstens übergangsweise für besonders finanzschwache Personen zu erhöhen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Unfortunately, the measure is probably necessary. A social cushioning should be examined, e.g. by strengthening the AHV and by making the 3rd pillar more attractive (e.g. lower entry threshold for people with low incomes and tax deduction also when paying out, not only when paying in).
Die Massnahme ist wohl leider notwendig. Eine soziale Abfederung ist zu prüfen, z.B. durch eine Stärkung der AHV und durch eine Attraktivierung der 3. Säule (z.B. tiefere Eintrittsschwelle für Personen mit geringen Einkommen und Steuerabzug auch beim Auszahlung, nicht nur bei der Einzahlung).
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
In general, what is needed first is flexible parental leave instead of differentiated paternity and maternity leave. A general expansion of this parental leave would have to be economically viable.
Es braucht generell zunächst eine flexible Elternzeit anstatt ein unterschiedlicher Vaterschaft- und Mutterschaftsurlaub. Ein genereller Ausbau dieser Elternzeit müsste wirtschaftlich tragbar sein.
Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Financial support should be made primarily through tax relief.
Eine finanzielle Förderung sollte primär durch Steuererleichterungen gemacht werden.
Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I am a firm supporter of vaccination. But I respect when other people are not. A vaccination obligation for children interferes very strongly with personal freedom, which is why it would be restrictive and only justified for foreseeable serious diseases (e.g. polio). Moreover, it would also have to be discussed how parents would be liable if their children were harmed by not being vaccinated.
Ich bin dezidierter Impfbefürworter. Aber ich respektiere, wenn andere Menschen dies nicht sind. Eine Impfpflicht für Kinder greift sehr stark in die persönliche Freiheit ein, weshalb sie restriktiv und nur für absehbar schwerwiegende Erkrankungen gerechtfertigt wäre (z.B. Kinderlähmung). Es wäre überdies auch zu diskutieren, wie Eltern haften, deren Kinder wegen dem Verzicht auf Impfungen Schäden erleiden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Rising health insurance premiums are already too high a burden. The problems of healthcare costs need to be solved differently.
Steigende Krankenkassenprämien sind bereits eine zu hohe Last. Die Probleme der Kosten im Gesundheitswesen sind anders zu lösen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If the federal budget permits. New debt must be avoided. Tax cuts are possible once the debt mountain has been significantly reduced.
Wenn der Bundeshaushalt dies zulässt. Eine Neuverschuldung ist zu vermeiden. Steuersenkungen sind dann möglich, wenn der Schuldenberg deutlich abgebaut wurde.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Individual taxation is the fairest system.
Individualbesteuerung ist das fairste System.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Higher equity capital would be important and sensible. In the private sector, however, the decision as to whether and which bonuses are paid out should be left to the owners.
Höheres Eigenkapital wäre wichtig und sinnvoll. Der Entscheid ob und welche Boni ausbezahlt werden, sollte in der Privatwirtschaft aber den Eignern überlassen werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Unfortunately, this is necessary, as evidenced by the wage differentials that continue to exist.
Das ist leider notwendig, wie die nach wie vor bestehenden Lohndifferenzen belegen.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More roads generate more traffic.
Mehr Strassen generieren mehr Verkehr.
Ban new registrations of combustion engine vehicles from 2035
Should Switzerland ban the registration of new passenger cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The internal combustion engine is a discontinued model. Technically, it is more of a heater than a drive, since the energy mainly becomes heat instead of motive power. Electric vehicles are simply much more efficient, and also much less polluting. Whether there is a need for a ban is questionable in my opinion, because technological progress will displace the combustion engine anyway. But because the EU bans them, a Swiss exception makes no sense.
Der Verbrennungsmotor ist ein Auslaufmodell. Technisch gesehen ist er mehr eine Heizung als ein Antrieb, da die Energie hauptsächlich zu Wärme anstatt zu Antriebsleistung wird. Elektrofahrzeuge sind einfach wesentlich effizienter, zudem auch viel schadstoffärmer. Ob es ein Verbot braucht, halte ich zwar für fraglich, weil der technologische Fortschritt den Verbrennungsmotor ohnehin verdrängen wird. Weil die EU diesen verbietet, macht eine Schweizer Ausnahme aber keinen Sinn.
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
Incentives are to be preferred, but the most harmful technologies are to be banned, at least for new buildings (oil heating systems, etc.).
Anreize sind zu bevorzugen, die schädlichsten Technologien sind aber zu verbieten, zumindest für Neubauten (Ölheizungen, etc.).
Make the rules for renewable energy less strict
Do you think it's fair that environmental and landscape protection rules are being relaxed to allow for the development of renewable energy?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
An energy turnaround that comes at the expense of nature is not an energy turnaround. The turnaround can also be achieved without having to destroy additional natural landscapes. Projects that are actually sensible and necessary can also be implemented within the current legal framework. There is therefore no need to relax nature and landscape protection.
Eine Energiewende, die auf Kosten der Natur geht, ist keine Energiewende. Die Wende ist auch zu schaffen, ohne dass dafür Naturlandschaften zusätzlich zerstört werden müssen. Tatsächlich sinnvolle und notwendige Projekte lassen sich auch im heutigen Rechtsrahmen umsetzen. Es braucht daher keine Lockerung des Natur- und Landschaftsschutzes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
What is still or newly part of the public service in the 21st century would first have to be defined. For various areas, market-based solutions are also conceivable and already exist (mobile communications, parcel post, etc.), so that the state does not have to take care of everything.
Was im 21. Jahrhundert noch oder neu zum Service Public gehört, wäre zunächst zu definieren. Für verschiedene Bereiche sind auch marktwirtschaftliche Lösungen denkbar und schon vorhanden (Mobilfunk, Paketpost, etc.), so dass der Staat nicht alles erledigen muss.
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Those who consume more already pay more. A certain amount of additional consumption may be unavoidable, e.g. if it is industry-related in the economy. Penalizing here makes little sense.
Wer mehr verbraucht, bezahlt bereits mehr. Ein gewisser Mehrverbrauch kann unvermeidbar sein, z.B. wenn er in der Wirtschaft branchenbedingt ist. Hier zu bestrafen, macht wenig Sinn.
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The people rejected the failed revision of the Hunting Law 2020. The parliament nevertheless relaxed the protection of the wolf in 2022 and thus scratched the will of the people, but at least avoided the biggest mistakes of the bill rejected by the people. A further relaxation of the protection provisions is no longer necessary. Politics should finally strive for solutions instead of problem management.
Das Volk lehnte die missratene Revision des Jagdgesetzes 2020 ab. Das Parlament lockerte den Schutz des Wolfes 2022 trotzdem und ritzte damit den Volkswillen, vermied aber immerhin die grössten Fehler der vom Volk abgelehnten Vorlage. Eine weitere Lockerung der Schutzbestimmungen ist nicht mehr nötig. Die Politik sollte sich endlich um Lösungen bemühen anstatt um die Problembewirtschaftung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Particularly in the keeping of poultry and pigs, there is still considerable potential for improvement in terms of animal welfare.
Insbesondere bei der Haltung von Geflügel und Schweinen gibt es noch ein erhebliches Verbesserungspotential im Hinblick auf das Tierwohl.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Government measures should always be viewed critically, but the massive wear and tear on electronic devices that could actually still be repaired unfortunately leaves no other choice.
Staatliche Massnahmen sind immer kritisch zu sehen, aber der massive Verschleiss von Elektronikgeräten, die eigentlich noch reparierbar wären, lässt leider keine andere Wahl.
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
This is a decision for the providers. Whether the technology may be used must be assessed neutrally on the basis of scientific findings. It has not yet been proven that 5G technology is dangerous.
Das ist eine Entscheidung der Anbieter. Ob die Technologie angewendet werden darf, ist neutral auf Basis der wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse zu beurteilen. Dass die 5G-Technologie gefährlich ist, konnte bisher nicht bewiesen werden.
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
There's no need for state-run people's entertainment, sports, celebrity news, etc. There are private media companies for that. Television and radio fees should be used to provide neutral information in the national languages, although the SRG's current offering goes far beyond that.
Es braucht keine staatliche Volksbespassung mit Unterhaltung, Sport, Promi-News, usw. Dafür gibt es private Medienunternehmen. Mit Fernseh- und Radiogebühren sind neutrale Informationsangebote in den Landessprachen zu betreiben, wobei das heutige Angebot der SRG allerdings weit darüber hinaus geht.
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
For airspace surveillance and defense, this makes sense.
Für die Luftraumüberwachung und -verteidigung macht das Sinn.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Accession no, closer cooperation yes.
Beitritt nein, engere Zusammenarbeit ja.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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".
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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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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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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 |
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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"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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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 |
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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)"?
| 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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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
First, the decided increase of the retirement age for women has to be implemented and the actual retirement age has to be raised before deciding on a further increase.
Zuerst ist die beschlossene Erhöhung des Rentenalters für Frauen umzusetzen und das tatsächliche Renteneintrittsalter zu erhöhen, bevor über eine weitere Erhöhung entschieden wird.
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