Dominik Suter
Eidgenössisch-Demokratische Union | 35.03
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
The problem basically lies in the excessive administrative overhead and bureaucracy. However, higher health insurance premium reductions are immediately necessary.
Das Problem liegt grundsätzlich in dem überbordenden Wasserkopf der Verwaltung und in der Bürokratie. Unmittelbar sind allerdings höhere Krankenkassen-Prämienverbilligungen notwendig.
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
More important is the abolition of the marriage penalty. Unfortunately, pensions are currently not secure enough to put the AHV in an even greater deficit position.
Wichtiger ist die Abschaffung der Heiratsstrafe. Die Renten sind aktuell leider nicht sicher genug, um die AHV in eine noch grössere defizitäre Lage zu bringen.
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
Currently, an expropriation of the working population in the 2nd pillar is taking place.
Aktuell findet eine Enteignung der arbeitenden Bevölkerung in der 2. Säule statt.
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 principle, longer parental leave is to be welcomed. This does not have to be mandated by the state. The last legal increase took place only in 2020. Yet another vote is not honest.
Grundsätzlich ist längere Elternzeit zu begrüssen. Diese muss nicht zwingend staatlich vorgegeben werden. Die letzte gesetzliche Erhöhung fand erst im 2020 statt. Bereits wieder eine Abstimmung ist nicht ehrlich.
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 housing shortage is a direct consequence of massive immigration.
Die Wohnungsknappheit ist direkte Konsequenz der masslosen Zuwanderung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This is a cantonal task. The canton can better respond to the needs of the population in Switzerland, which is highly diverse regionally.
Dies ist eine kantonale Aufgabe. Der Kanton kann besser auf die Bedürfnisse der Bevölkerung in der regional stark unterschiedlichen Schweiz eingehen.
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
The current model is a disaster! It urgently needs to be changed to the old model.
Das aktuelle Modell ist eine Katastrophe! Es muss dringend zum alten Modell gewechselt werden.
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
Vocational training must be strengthened
Die Berufslehre ist zu stärken
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
See answer to the first question. Small classes are the solution instead of integrative classes. The current system causes everyone to become a bad student instead of weaker students being targeted in small classes.
Siehe Antwort zur ersten Frage. Kleinklassen sind die Lösung statt integrative Klassen. Das heutige System verursacht, dass alle zu schlechten Schüler werden anstelle, dass schwächere Schüler zielgerichtet in Kleinklassen gefördert werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The Swiss passport, as well as the right to vote and to stand for election, are at the end of a successful integration and not at the beginning.
Der Schweizer Pass, sowie das Stimm- und Wahlrecht stehen am Ende einer erfolgreichen Integration und nicht am Anfang.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Existing system of decriminalization of the adult user (CHF 100 fine) works.
Bestehendes System der Entkriminalisierung des erwachsenen Nutzers (CHF 100 Busse) funktioniert.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The most associative tax of all is VAT.
Die assozialste Steuer überhaupt ist die MWST.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The better option for families or married couples should apply. Abolition of the marriage penalty is a central concern of the EDU!
Die bessere Option für Familien bzw. Ehepaare soll gelten. Abschaffung der Heiratsstrafe ist ein zentrales Anliegen der EDU!
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 assets have already been taxed.
Das Vermögen wurde bereits versteuert.
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
Work must always be more rewarding than social assistance
Arbeit muss sich immer mehr lohnen als Sozialhilfe
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
It is not more and more laws/regulations that are needed, but the enforcement of the existing ones.
Nicht immer mehr Gesetze/Regulierungen sind notwendig, sondern die Durchsetzung der bestehenden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The housing shortage is the direct effect of massive immigration
Die Wohnungsknappheit ist die direkte Auswirkung der masslosen Zuwanderung
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
Equal pay largely achieved. Focus on areas where this is not yet the case. The topic is ideologically inflated
Lohngleichheit weitgehend hergestellt. Fokus auf Gebiete wo dies noch nicht der Fall ist. Das Thema ist ideologisch aufgeblasen
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More important is the completion of the Oberland Highway, which will massively reduce traffic through residential communities.
Wichtiger ist die Vollendung der Oberlandautobahn, welche den Verkehr durch Wohngemeinden massiv verringern wird.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Incentive taxes on air travel are necessary. Air travel is responsible for a considerable proportion of greenhouse gases.
Lenkungsabgaben auf Flugreisen sind notwendig. Der Flugverkehr ist für einen beachtlichen Anteil der Treibausgase verantwortlich.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
As a replacement of existing.
Als Ersatz von bestehenden.
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
More important are higher feed-in tariffs for households (which, for example, have their own solar panels).
Wichtiger sind höhere Einspeisevergütungen für die Haushalte (welche z.B. eigene Solarzellen haben).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Any animal should have access to the outdoor area. Even pets! Permanent, however, is not necessary (eg at night). In exchange, less bureaucracy and harassment of the authorities against farmers!
Jedes Tier soll Zugang zum Aussenbereich haben. Auch Haustiere! Permanent ist jedoch nicht notwendig (z.B. in der Nacht). Dafür weniger Bürokratie und Schikane der Behörden gegenüber den Landwirten!
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
Not a government task
Keine staatliche Aufgabe
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
Rights and obligations should be in harmony with each other.
Rechte und Pflichten sollen im Einklang zueinander stehen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
A war of aggression against a democracy in the heart of Europe in violation of international law requires a strong Swiss response - for humanitarian reasons and not least in terms of our own security. A strong army needs its own defense companies.
Völkerrechtswidriger Angriffskrieg auf eine Demokratie im Herzen von Europa erfordert eine starke Reaktion der Schweiz - aus humanitären Gründen und nicht zuletzt auch hinsichtlich unserer eigenen Sicherheit. Eine starke Armee benötigt landeseigene Rüstungsbetriebe.
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
Schengen is a threat to our security. During the G7 summit, the German authorities had reintroduced controls at the inner-European borders for three weeks. After the first 15 days (!), the Federal Police had published the following press release about their operational successes and detections (Press Portal, 2015): - 10,555 violations of the Residence Act - 692 entry refusals - 135 arrest warrants executed ... (more) In 15 days!
Schengen ist eine Bedrohung unserer Sicherheit. Während des G7-Gipfels hatten die deutschen Behörden drei Wochen lang wieder Kontrollen an den innereuropäischen Grenzen eingeführt. Nach den ersten 15 Tagen (!) hatte die Bundespolizei die folgende Presseerklärung über ihre operativen Erfolge und Aufdeckungen veröffentlicht (Presseportal, 2015): - 10'555 Verstösse gegen das Aufenthaltsgesetz - 692 Einreiseverweigerungen - 135 Haftbefehle vollstreckt ... (weitere) In 15 Tagen!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Decision-making authority of the parents
Entscheidungshoheit der Eltern
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
If by reintegration is meant the Carlos case....
Wenn mit Wiedereingliederung der Fall Carlos gemeint ist...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Farmers are to be relieved by reducing bureaucracy and official harassment.
Die Landwirte sind durch den Abbau von Bürokratie und behördlicher Schikane zu entlasten.
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
Existing development assistance has failed.
Die bestehende Entwicklungshilfe ist gescheitert.
Comment
- Flexibility of retirement age should be improved. Instead of going from 100% to 0% from one day to the next, a smooth transition from working life to retirement should be possible for those employees who wish to do so. Currently, working beyond the normal working life is not lucrative enough from a pension perspective. However, the abrupt/complete departure of an employee often leads to a loss of knowledge for the employer. - Focus on contribution years not retirement age
- Flexibilisierung des Rentenalters sollte verbessert werden. Statt von 100% auf 0% von einem auf den anderen Tag, sollte der fliessende Übergang vom Erwerbsleben in den Ruhestand für diese Arbeitnehmenden möglich sein, die das wünschen. Aktuell ist die Tätigkeit über das ordentliche Erwerbsleben hinaus aus Vorsorgesicht zu wenig lukrativ. Oft führt jedoch der abrupte/vollständige Abgang eines Arbeitnehmers zu einem Wissensverlust beim Arbeitgeber. - Fokus auf Beitragsjahre nicht Rentenalter
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