Jost Rüegg
Grüne | 15.03
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
Check that the pharmaceutical industry does not make excessive conscience. Sufficient profit must be ensured, however. Outsourcing to low-cost countries is not an option.
Prüfen, ob die Pharmaindustrie keine übertrieben Gewissen macht. Ausreichender Gewinn muss aber gesichert sein. Eine Auslagerung in Billig-Länder ist keine Option.
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
No marriage penalty
Keine Heiratsstrafe
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
Many retirees, mainly women with low incomes, must not be spared.
Bei vielen Pensionierten, vorwiegend Frauen mit tiefem Einkommen darf nicht gespart 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
Switzerland is far behind in this respect, but can certainly afford it.
Die Schweiz liegt da weit zurück, kann sich das aber sicher leisten.
Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It should be free of charge but voluntary.
Es soll unentgeltlich sein aber freiwillig.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
There is also a need for capable professionals. Later further training for certain professionals should always be possible and affordable
Es braucht auch fähige Berufsleute. Eine spätere Weiterbildung für bestimmte Berufsleute soll immer möglich und finanzierbar sein
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Asylum procedures outside Europe
Do you support efforts to house asylum seekers in centers outside Europe during the asylum procedure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Voting rights for foreigners
Should foreign nationals who have lived in Switzerland for at least ten years be granted the right to vote and stand for election at the municipal level?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There are people who are neither one nor the other. Even if many do not want to admit it.
Es gibt in eben Menschen, die weder das Eine noch das Andere sind. Auch wenn das viele nicht wahrhaben wollen.
Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Finances & taxes
Reduce taxes at the federal level
Do you support tax cuts at the federal level over the next four years?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce a national inheritance tax
Would you support the introduction of a national inheritance tax on all inheritances over one million Swiss francs? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The gap between rich and poor continues to widen in Switzerland as well.
Die Kluft zwischen Arm und Reich wird auch in der Schweiz nach wie vor grösser.
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
Even if many have not yet understood this. The effort in social welfare would be massively reduced.
Auch wenn das noch viele nicht verstanden haben. Der Aufwand in der Sozialhilfe würde massiv verringert.
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
This is a sham freedom that is likely to have more disadvantages than advantages for private parties.
Das ist eine Scheinfreiheit, die mehr Nachteile als Vorteile für Private haben dürfte.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
That should regulate itself. Apparently, many people still prefer to put up with traffic jams rather than change their mobility behavior.
Das sollte sich von selbst regulieren. Offenbar nehmen immer noch viele lieber Staus in Kauf, als ihr Mobilitätverhalten zu ändern.
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
Internal combustion engines have an efficiency of only about 35%. Electric motors including batteries have an efficiency of over 80 %,
Verbrennungsmotoren habe einen Wirkungsgrad von nur ca. 35 %. E-Motoren inkl. Batterien eine solchen von über 80 %,
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
It will not work without imposed restrictions. Alternatively, advertising bans could be introduced for highly polluting products, e.g. for vehicles with combustion engines, as well as for smoking.
Ohne verordnete Einschränkungen wird es nicht gehen. Alternativ dazu könnten Werbeverbote für stark umweltschädliche Produkte eingeführt werden, z.B. für Fahrzeuge mit Verbrennermotoren, wie auch für das Rauchen.
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
These would have to be exceptions agreed with the environmental associations.
Das müssten Ausnahmen sein, die mit den Umweltverbänden abgesprochen sind.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Now yes the opposite is the case, quantity discounts !!!!
Jetzt ist ja das Gegenteil der Fall, Mengenrabatte !!!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
For mobile telephony (SMS, WhatsApp, etc.), the conventional systems are by far sufficient. Watching movies on a cell phone is nonsense and blocks the networks for telephony. Telephony must be given priority. 5g prevents the sensible expansion for fiber optics.
Für die Mobiltelefonie (SMS, WhatsApp, etc.) reichen die herkömmlichen Systeme bei Weitem. Filme auf einem Handy anzuschauen ist Unsinn und blockiert die Netze für die Telefonie. Telefonie muss Vorrang erhalten. 5g verhindert den sinnvollen Ausbau für Glasfaser.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Yes, when it comes to highway expansion.
Ja, wenn es um den Ausbau von Autobahnen geht.
Security & military
Increasing the size of the army to at least 120,000 soldiers
Are you in favor of expanding the army's target number of soldiers to at least 120,000?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I have done a lot of military service with pleasure (comradeship), even if I had to carry out partly nonsensical orders. I am in favor of an expanded civilian service, service to the general public. Today, the security of Switzerland does not depend on the army we are familiar with.
Ich habe viel und gerne Militärdienst geleistet (Kameradschaft), auch wenn ich zum Teil unsinnige Befehle ausführen musste. Ich bin für einen ausgebauten Zivildienst, Dienst an der Allgemeinheit. Heute hängt die Sicherheit der Schweiz nicht von der uns vertrauten Armee ab.
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Re-export of Swiss weapons
Should the Federal Council be allowed to authorize other states to re-export Swiss weapons in cases of a war of aggression in violation of international law (e.g., the attack on Ukraine)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
What little Switzerland can deliver in such a case is not relevant. What rich Switzerland can provide in terms of humanitarian aid is.
Das was die kleine Schweiz in einem solchen Falle liefern kann ist nicht relevant. Was die reiche Schweiz an humanitärer Hilfe leisten kann schon.
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
The automatic adoption of EU law is certainly not. This is already happening now, with the acceptance regulations for road vehicles. E-vehicles with officially switchable, howling "sound generators", which imitate engine sounds to the outside - such nonsense !??
Die automatische Übernahme von EU-Recht sicher nicht. Das geschieht jetzt schon, bei den Abnahmevorschriften für Strassen-Fahrzeuge. E-Fahrzeuge mit offiziell zuschaltbaren, heulenden "Sound-Generatoren", die Motorengeräusche nach aussen nachahmen - so ein Unsinn !?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
First, we don't need that for agricultural products, Europe is closer and more controllable.
Erstens brauchen wir das für landwirtschaftliche Produkte nicht, Europa liegt näher und ist besser kontrollierbar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If free trade, then also free movement of persons. But only if wage levels are maintained to protect the domestic workforce.
Wenn freier Handel, dann auch freier Personenverkehr. Dies aber nur unter der Einhaltung des Lohnniveaus zum Schutz der einheimischen Arbeitnehmerschaft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
What is needed is an eco-social market economy.
Es braucht eine ökosoziale Marktwirtschaft.
Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The gap between rich and poor is widening all the time. That this is not good for our society should be clear even to the very rich. the very rich. This is not about the middle class.
Die Vergrösserung der Kluft zischen Arm und Reich wird immer grösser. Dass das nicht gut für unseren Gesellschaft ist, müsste auch den sehr Reichen einleuchten. Es geht hier nicht um den Mittelstand.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This should be decided by the legal guardians. It must be ensured that children have several adult contact persons.
Das sollen die Erziehungsberechtigten entscheiden. Es muss sichergestellt sein, das Kinder mehrere, erwachsene Ansprechpersonen haben.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
At least for the moment it doesn't look like it !
Das sieht zumindest im Moment nicht so aus !
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Punishments are a medieval instrument. Fines make sense where they have a demonstrable effect.
Strafen sind ein mittelalterliches Instrument. Geldstrafen sind dort sinnvoll, wo sie nachweislich wirken.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But it's not just about money.
Es geht dabei aber nicht nur um Geld.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More only if linked to additional, ecological measures, otherwise less.
Mehr nur, wenn mit zusätzlichen, ökologischen Massnahmen verknüpft, sonst weniger.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
And at the same time place a higher burden on MIV.
Und gleichzeitig den MIV höher belasten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Funds need to be shifted.
Die Mittel müssen verlagert werden.
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Whatever you mean by national defense !?? In the IT report, we are increasingly at risk.
Was immer man unter Landesverteidigung versteht !? Im IT-Bericht sind wir zunehmend gefährdet.
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More and well-considered, otherwise migration pressure will increase.
Mehr und wohl überlegt, sonst steigt der Migrationsdruck.
Comment
The safeguarding of AHV pensions must be secured in another way. E.g. via a financial transaction tax
Die Sicherung der AHV-Renten muss auf andere Weise gesichert werden. Z.B. über eine Finanztransaktionssteuer
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