Patrick Jean-Paul Lüthert
Eidgenössisch-Demokratische Union | 08.03
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
We need to help those who really need it. But it would be better to start from the other end and bring down prices where they are exaggerated by pharmas and other middlemen.
Il faut aider ceux qui en ont vraiment besoin. Mais il faudrait plutôt prendre les choses par l'autre et bout et faire baisser les prix là où ils sont exagérés par les pharmas et autres intermédiaires.
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
If both have had to work for a living, both should benefit from their investments through their own income.
Si les deux ont dû travailler pour assurer la subsistance, les deux devraient bénéficier de leurs investissements au travers de leur propre rente.
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
Mathematically and from an accounting point of view, it's understandable, but from a human point of view it's much less so.
Mathématiquement et comptablement c'est compréhensible, humainement beaucoup moins.
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
The presence of parents with toddlers is very important. This obviously has a cost and a risk for the employer. But a stable, happy family is a plus for the employer.
La présence des parents avec les tout-petits est très importante. Cela a évidemment un coût et un risque pour l'employeur. Mais une famille stable et heureuse apporte un plus dans son travail pour son employeur.
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
The idea is a good one. The problem is then who will benefit from them, how they will be managed, etc.
L'idée est bonne. Le problème est après dans qui pourra en bénéficier, leur gestion, etc.
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
Recommendations are necessary. But the responsibility lies with the parents, not the state.
Il est nécessaire d'avoir des recommandation. Mais la responsabilité incombe au parents, pas à l'état.
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
Eating better is important. But will it be a deterrent? Won't it lead to more theft?
Mieux manger est important. Mais sera-ce dissuasif ? Cela n'engendra-t-il pas plus de vols ?
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
Those who need care don't usually invent it. And if they can't take care of themselves because of costs, that's a serious matter.
Généralement ceux qui ont besoin de soins ne se les inventent pas. Et s'ils ne peuvent plus se soigner par faute des coûts, c'est grave.
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
Measures are necessary, but they must not create discrimination or categorization.
Des mesures sont nécessaires, mais elles ne doivent pas créer des discrimination, des catégorisations.
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
The people closest to you are the best placed. We need to pool our efforts and resources, but we mustn't deprive the regions of complete local resources.
Les personnes au plus près sont les mieux placées. Il faut mutualiser les efforts et les moyens, mais il ne faut pas priver les régions de ressources complètes dans leur proximité.
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
They must not be excluded and considered as "pestiferous". But neither can they dictate the pace of others. We need to create innovative solutions that combine the two aspects of separate and integrated time.
Ils ne doivent pas être exclus et considérés comme des "pestiférés". Mais ils ne peuvent pas non plus dicter le rythme des autres. Il faut créer des soutions innovatives permettant d'allier les deux aspects, temps séparés et temps intégrés.
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
It seems to me that the level is constantly dropping. But we mustn't allow only an "elite" to achieve this.
I, me semble que le niveau baisse constamment. Mais il ne faut pas non plus que seule une "élite" puisse y parvenir.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Help should be provided right from the start, supporting families in real difficulty and facilitating "normal" schooling based on the child's real abilities.
L'aide devrait être dès le départ en soutenant les familles réellement en difficulté et faciliter une scolarité "normale" en fonction des capacités réelles de l'enfant.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The Swiss passport is already being sold off.
Le passeport Suisse a déjà tendance à être bradé.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Qualified" is far too vague a term. There are internal resources and potential who are misdirected or disgusted by certain professions, due to lack of information, prejudice or the inability of industries to reach out to the next generation.
Le qualificatif de "qualifié" est bien trop vague. Il y a des ressources et des potentiels en interne qui sont mal aiguillés ou dégoûtés de certains métiers par manque d'informations, de préjugés ou par incapacité des branches à se mettre à portée de la relève.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If asylum applications were made in the consulates and embassies of their own countries, this would already make it possible to inspect the real reasons for their application. Exceptions should be made for those who really risk their lives by staying in their own country.
Si les demandes d'asile étaient faites dans les consulats et ambassades de leur pays, cela permettrait déjà d'inspecter les vraies raisons de leur demande. Des exceptions sont à prévoir pour ceux qui risquent réellement leur vie en restant dans leur pays.
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
If they are interested in local life and are integrated, why not. But how can we define objective criteria (not returning to the country every year? ...)?
Si elles s'intéressent à la vie locale et sont intégrées, pourquoi pas. Mais comment définir des critères objectifs (ne pas retourner au pays chaque année ? ...)
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
On the contrary, drug legislation should be strengthened.
Au contraire, la législation sur les stupéfiants devrait être renforcée.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I can't agree with murder.
Je ne peux souscrire au meurtre.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
God created human beings as men and women. His inner workings, his "inner being", demonstrate this.
Dieu a créé l'être humain comme homme ou femme. Son fonctionnement intérieur, son "être intérieur" le démontre notamment.
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
Less income for less expenditure? Which budget are we cutting?
Moins de rentrées pour moins de dépenses ? on coupe dans quel budget ?
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Marriage is a covenant, and it also allows us to take on glaring inequalities in some areas, while enjoying advantages in others.
Le mariage est une alliance et il permet aussi d'assumer cératines inégalités criantes dans certains domaines tout en bénéficiant d'avantages dans d'autres domaines.
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
But which fund will benefit from this windfall?
Mais quel fond va bénéficier de cette manne ?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Federal solidarity demands it
La solidarité fédérale le voudrait
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
Net or gross? In all regions? Too global for the patchwork that is Switzerland.
Net ou brut ? Dans toutes les régions ? C'est trop global pour le patchwork que représente la Suisse.
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
But maybe it's the financial watchdog that should be overhauled?
Mais c'est peut-être le gendarme financier qui devrait être révisé ?
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
Beware of scams, and not everyone may have the resources to make a judicious independent cmoparative.
Attention aux arnaques et tout le monde n'a peut-être pas les ressources pour faire un cmoparatif judicieux indépendant.
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
And take advantage of technological innovations to harness heat, sunlight, etc., and thus create new sources of energy.
Et profiter d'innover en technologie pour capter le chaleur, le soleil, etc. et ainsi de disposer de nouvelles sources d'énergies
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
Electrical resources will not keep pace with demand.
Les ressources électriques en vont pas suivre le besoin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Of course there is waste that must be avoided, but generally speaking, the increase in use corresponds to the economic reality of development.
Bien sûr qu'il y a du gaspillage qui doit être évité, mais généralement l'augmentation d'utilisation correspond à une réalité économique de développement
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But we need sustainable solutions that don't pollute more during production.
Encore faut-il avoir des solutions pérennes qui ne polluent pas plus lors de leurproduction
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Verification and regulation are necessary, but control can quickly become realism, and the definition of "disinformation" conceals censorship of all non-mainstream thought.
La vérification et l a régulation sont nécessaires, mais un contrôle peut vite devenir la réaliste et la définition de "désinformation" cacher une censure de toute pensée hors "mainstream".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
What does cooperation mean? That depends on what's included and what's not.
Que veut dire coopération ? Cela dépend de ce qui est inclus ou pas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
How do you define "blameless"? What is your moral, ethical, etc. frame of reference?
Comment définissez vous "ne rien avoir à se reprocher" ? Quel est le référentiel moral, éthique, etc. ?
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
It risks crushing the weakest if we're not careful.
Elle risque d'écraser les plus faible si l'on n'y prend pas garde
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
Every job deserves a salary. Different jobs, different wages. But we must help those who really need it.
Tout travail mérite salaire. Travaux différents, salaires différentes. Mais par contre il faut aider ceux qui en ont vraiement besoin
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
Having a child means accepting the responsibility of educating it, looking after it, etc., and not seeking to systematically delegate these elements.
Avoir un enfant c'est accepter la responsabilité de l'éduquer, de veiller sur lui, etc. et de ne pas chercher à déléguer systématiquement ces éléments.
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
A tool becomes what you make of it. A hammer is made for hammering in nails, not smashing windows.
Un outils devient ce que l'on en fait. Un marteau est fait pour enfoncer en clou, pas défoncer une vitrine.
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
Punishment is absolutely necessary. But neither should the reintegration component be eliminated whenever possible.
La punition est absolument nécessaire. Mais le volet réinsertion n'est pas à supprimer non plus lorsque cela s'avère possible.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There are middle paths, even if they have yet to be developed.
Il existe des chemins médians, même s'ils sont encore à développer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Life expectancy is increasing, the population is aging, and we need to ensure that future generations can still benefit from retirement.
L'espérance de vie grandit, la population vieillit et il est nécessaire de permettre que les générations futures puissent encore bénéficier d'une retraite.
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