Michael Sarbach
Grüne | 05a.04
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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Comment
However, the state should above all also take measures so that the middle class - especially families - are relieved (beyond current IPV criteria). In addition, efforts should be made to reduce health insurance premiums for all.
Der Staat sollte allerdings vor allem auch Massnahmen ergreifen, damit der Mittelstand - insbesondere Familien - entlastet wird (über aktuelle IPV-Kriterien hinaus). Zudem sollte darauf hingearbeitet werden, die Krankenkassenprämien für alle zu senken.
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
However, both persons should also pay into the AHV throughout (minimum rate for non-employed persons). In addition, the AHV pensions must be increased to an adequate subsistence level in old age for all (not only for married couples), as prescribed by the Federal Constitution.
Allerdings sollten beide Personen auch durchgehend in die AHV einzahlen (Mindestansatz für Nicht-Erwerbstätige). Zusätzlich müssen die AHV-Renten auf eine angemessene Existenzsicherung im Alter für alle erhöht werden (nicht nur für Ehepaare), wie es die Bundesverfassung vorschreibt.
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
Pensions are already too low, especially for part-time employees or employees with several jobs (keyword: coordination deduction). This needs to be improved.
Die Renten sind insbesondere für Teilzeitbeschäftigte oder Beschäftigte mit mehreren Jobs (Stichwort Koordinationsabzug) heute schon zu tief. Da muss nachgebessert werden.
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
Parental leave is needed, which can be freely divided.
Es braucht eine Elternzeit, welche frei aufgeteilt werden kann.
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
More important than financial support, however, would be to create more favorable conditions for building cooperatives (non-profit).
Wichtiger als die finanzielle Förderung wäre es allerdings, günstigere Rahmenbedingungen für Baugenossenschaften (gemeinnützig) zu schaffen.
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
Clear declarations or limits would be more important.
Wichtiger wären klare Deklarationen oder Grenzwerte.
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
Compared to the rest of Europe, the Swiss population already contributes a great deal to the costs.
Die Bevölkerung der Schweiz beteiligt sich im europäischen Vergleich schon heute sehr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A balance between economic restrictions, the protection of fundamental rights and the protection of health is important.
Eine Balance zwischen wirtschaftlichen Einschränkungen, dem Schutz der Grundrechte und dem Schutz der Gesundheit ist wichtig.
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
However, there is a need for stronger intercantonal coordination and cooperation.
Es braucht allerdings stärkere überkantonale Koordination und Zusammenarbeit.
Education
Inclusive schooling
According to the Swiss integrated schooling concept, children with learning difficulties or disabilities should be taught in regular classes. Do you approve of this concept?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, there must continue to be alternatives for children with learning difficulties who have difficulty with this concept. In addition, the teachers must be given additional support/relief. More resources (teaching and socio-educational staff) are needed!
Für Kinder mit Lernschwierigkeiten, welche mit diesem Konzept Mühe bekunden, muss es aber weiterhin Alternativen geben. Zudem müssen die Lehrpersonen zusätzlich unterstützt/entlastet werden. Es werden mehr Ressourcen (Lehr- und sozialpädagogisches Personal) benötigt!
Tighten the requirements for obtaining a high school diploma
Should the federal government raise the requirements for the gymnasiale matura?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Harmonization is also necessary. Matura certificates from different cantons must be comparable and injustices eliminated.
Es ist zudem eine Harmonisierung nötig. Maturitätszeugnisse aus verschiedenen Kantonen müssen vergleichbar sein und Ungerechtigkeiten beseitigt werden.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, foreigners who have lived in Switzerland for at least 10 years should be able to apply for naturalization without any complications.
Ausländer/-innen, welche seit mindestens 10 Jahren in der Schweiz leben, sollen sich aber unkompliziert einbürgern lassen können.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Prevention necessary!
Prävention nötig!
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
In consultation with industry associations and, if necessary, flanking measures / special regulations (e.g. retail trade, gastronomy, culture).
In Absprache mit den Branchenverbänden und allenfalls flankierenden Massnahmen / Spezialregelungen (z.B. Detailhandel, Gastronomie, Kultur).
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Not at the present time. The first thing we need is true costs for electricity prices.
Nicht zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt. Zuerst braucht es Kostenwahrheit bei den Strompreisen.
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
In terms of utilization rates: YES. Especially in the case of sustainable construction. Other protection regulations are to be assessed individually.
In Bezug auf Ausnutzungsziffern: JA. Insbesondere bei nachhaltiger Bauweise. Andere Schutzvorschriften sind einzeln zu beurteilen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If somehow possible: Yes! But not exclusively. If common sense does not work, then bans unfortunately become necessary. In the end, a mix of different measures is needed.
Wenn irgendwie möglich: Ja! Aber nicht ausschliesslich. Wenn gesunder Menschenverstand nicht funktioniert, dann werden Verbote leider nötig. Schlussendlich braucht es einen Mix von verschiedenen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, the first priority must be the expansion of renewable energies wherever environmental and landscape protection is not affected --> e.g. all suitable areas that have already been built on. Where not possible, compensatory measures must be taken (promotion of biodiversity).
Erste Priorität muss aber der Ausbau von erneuerbaren Energien überall dort haben, wo der Umwelt- und Landschaftsschutz nicht tangiert wird --> z.B. alle geeigneten bereits bebauten Flächen. Wo nicht möglich, müssen Ausgleichsmassnahmen getroffen werden (Förderung Biodiversität).
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
Not at the moment. Takes too long to implement, too big a risk, too expensive.
Aktuell nicht. Geht zu lange bis zur Realisierung, zu grosses Risiko, zu teuer.
Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Of course, agriculture should be as environmentally friendly as possible. However, I do not know the regulations according to ÖLN.
Selbstverständlich soll die Landwirtschaft möglichst umweltgerecht sein. Ich kenne die Bestimmungen gemäss ÖLN allerdings nicht.
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Anywhere there are viable more environmentally friendly alternatives.
Überall dort, wo es brauchbare umweltfreundlichere Alternativen gibt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
At the municipal level, if need be? In principle, I think it makes sense that the voting age and the age of majority (with all rights and obligations) go hand in hand.
Allenfalls auf kommunaler Ebene? Grundsätzlich macht es meiner Meinung nach schon Sinn, dass das Stimmrechtsalter und die Volljährigkeit (mit allen Rechten und Pflichten) einher gehen.
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
For this we have the parliament with its competences.
Dafür haben wir das Parlament mit seinen Kompetenzen.
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
But cooperation with neighboring states. Without giving up military neutrality.
Aber die Zusammenarbeit mit den Nachbarstaaten. Ohne die militärische Neutralität aufzugeben.
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
As long as Switzerland does not supply war material itself/directly and neutrality and international law remain guaranteed.
So lange die Schweiz nicht selber/direkt Kriegsmaterial liefert und die Neutralität und das Völkerrecht gewährleistet bleibt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It is possible to carry out increased checks on persons even without terminating the Schengen Agreement.
Man kann auch ohne eine Aufkündigung des Schengen-Abkommens verstärkte Personenkontrollen durchführen.
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
This must be considered on a case-by-case basis. Non-participation in sanctions may also not be neutral. Switzerland sees itself as militarily neutral; politically, however, it is clearly on the side of international law.
Das muss von Fall zu Fall betrachtet werden. Die Nichtbeteiligung an Sanktionen ist unter Umständen ebenfalls nicht neutral. Die Schweiz versteht sich als militärisch neutral; politisch steht sie jedoch klar auf der Seite des Völkerrechts.
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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Comment
Social market economy. As history has shown, certain guard rails are necessary.
Soziale Marktwirtschaft. Wie die Geschichte gezeigt hat, sind gewisse Leitplanken nötig.
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
There are different models and that is good. The important thing is that active parents take care of their children and spend a lot of time with them.
Es gibt verschiedene Modelle und das ist gut so. Wichtig ist, dass sich die aktiv Eltern um ihre Kinder kümmern und viel Zeit mit ihnen verbringen.
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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Comment
Both are important.
Beides ist wichtig.
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
Environmental protection and increased economic performance are also possible together!
Umweltschutz und gesteigerte Wirtschaftsleistung sind auch zusammen möglich!
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"?
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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
I support the flexibilization of the retirement age. In addition, the state of health should play a greater role. There are physically demanding occupational activities that justify early retirement.
Ich unterstütze die Flexibilisierung des Rentenalters. Zudem sollte der gesundheitliche Zustand vermehrt eine Rolle spielen. Es gibt körperlich anstrengende berufliche Tätigkeiten, welche eine frühzeitige Pensionierung rechtfertigen.
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