Leila Scheurer
Junge Grüne | 07.21.8
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 |
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Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Reduce LPP pensions
As part of the reform of the BVG (occupational pension plan), pensions are to be reduced (lowering the minimum conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%). Are you in favor of this measure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Education
Inclusive schooling
According to the Swiss integrated schooling concept, children with learning difficulties or disabilities should be taught in regular classes. Do you approve of this concept?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Tighten the requirements for obtaining a high school diploma
Should the federal government raise the requirements for the gymnasiale matura?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Equal opportunities in education
Should the state be more committed to equal educational opportunities (e.g., through subsidized remedial courses for students from low-income families)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Immigration & integration
Make naturalization requirements more flexible
Should the conditions for naturalization be relaxed (e.g., shorter residence period)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The current residence deadlines are out of time and hinder personal and professional development. If a person cannot accept a job elsewhere because of these current time limits, this is not helpful for the person or for society.
Die aktuellen Wohnsitzfristen sind aus der Zeit gefallen und hindern die persönliche und professionelle Weiterentwicklung. Wenn eine Person wegen dieser geltenden Fristen eine Arbeitsstelle anderswo nicht annehmen kann, ist dies weder für die Person noch für die Gesellschaft hilfreich.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This is not humane treatment of asylum seekers.
Dies ist kein menschenwürdiger Umgang mit Asylsuchenden.
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
Those who live here should have a say.
Wer hier wohnt, soll mitbestimmen dürfen.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
For more transparency and to curb the black market.
Für mehr Transparenz und zur Eindämmung des Schwarzmarktes.
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
The social reality should also be officially reflected and does not involve a great deal of administrative work.
Die gesellschaftliche Realität soll auch amtlich abgebildet werden und beinhaltet keinen grossen administrativen Aufwand.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Yes yes yes!!!!
Yes 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
Against a widening gap between rich and poor and for more equal opportunities.
Gegen eine grösser werdende Schere zwischen arm und reich und für mehr Chancengleichheit.
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
In the end, tax dumping between the cantons benefits no one except the large corporations.
Das Steuerdumping zwischen den Kantonen bringt im Endeffekt niemandem etwas ausser den Grosskonzernen.
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
Those who work full time should be able to live on their wages.
Wer vollzeit arbeitet, soll vom Lohn leben können.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Noise protection has its purpose. Use living space more efficiently instead of lowering the quality of it.
Lärmschutz hat seinen Zweck. Wohnraum effizienter nutzen anstatt die Qualität dessen herunterzusetzen.
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
At first glance, more space leads to less congestion. Ultimately, however, this promotes the use of this route and thus there will be congestion again, simply at a higher level of use. It is better to develop alternatives to the car.
Mehr Platz führt im ersten Moment zu weniger Stau. Schlussendlich aber fördert dies die Nutzung dieser Strecke und somit wird es wieder zu Stau kommen, einfach auf einem höheren Nutzungsniveau. Lieber Alternativen zum Auto ausbauen.
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
Voluntariness still remains voluntary - we don't have time for that. The value of nature cannot be expressed in incentives and numbers; there must be clear rules.
Freiwilligkeit bleibt eben immer noch freiwillig - dafür haben wir keine Zeit. Der Wert der Natur lässt sich nicht in Anreizen und Zahlen ausdrücken, es muss klare Regeln geben.
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
It is better to consume less energy than to produce more and more. In exceptional cases, a compromise can be found.
Lieber weniger Energie verbrauchen als immer mehr zu produzieren. Im Ausnahmefall kann man einen Kompromiss finden.
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
Without knowing what will happen to the waste, it is a very irresponsible gesture towards future generations.
Ohne zu wissen, was mit den Abfällen passiert, ist es eine sehr unverantwortungsvolle Geste gegenüber den zukünftigen Generationen.
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
Those who consume a lot should also pay more for it than proportionally.
Wer viel verbraucht, soll auch mehr als proportional dafür bezahlen.
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
They are important components of the ecosystem of our forests.
Sie sind wichtige Bestandteile des Ökosystems unserer Wälder.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Agriculture needs to be rethought so that we can continue to farm enough fertile soil sustainably in the future.
Die Landwirtschaft muss umgedacht werden, damit wir auch in Zukunft genügend fruchtbare Böden nachhaltig bewirtschaften können.
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
All living creatures have the right to be kept in dignity.
Alle Lebewesen haben Recht auf eine würdige Haltung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Safeguarding biodiversity is important, also for humans. However, I find an inflexible percentage less effective in terms of implementation.
Biodiversität zu sichern ist wichtig, auch für den Menschen. Einen unflexiblen Prozentsatz finde ich aber in der Umsetzung weniger zielführend.
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
Depends on the area. Basically, it is superfluous in everyday use.
Kommt auf den Bereich an. Grundsätzlich ist es im Alltagsgebrauch überflüssig.
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It is much more sustainable to be able to use a device for a longer period of time than to constantly buy new ones, because there is usually no other way.
Ein Gerät länger nutzen zu können ist viel nachhaltiger als andauernd neue zu kaufen, weil es meistens nicht anders geht.
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
The benefits are not so great that it is absolutely necessary to guarantee 5G everywhere.
Der Nutzen ist nicht so gross, als dass es unbedingt nötig wäre, überall 5G zu garantieren.
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
Transparency and binding legal principles are also needed on the Internet.
Auch im Internet braucht es Transparenz und verbindliche Rechtsgrundlagen.
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The levies are important for a good media landscape.
Die Abgaben sind wichtig für eine gute Medienlandschaft.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The future belongs to the coming generations, so they should also be given appropriate weight in our democracy.
Die Zukunft gehört den kommenden Generationen, also sollen sie auch entsprechend Gewicht bekommen in unserer Demokratie.
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
This tends to impede the smooth conduct of federal business.
Der reibungslose Ablauf der Bundesgeschäfter wird damit eher behindert.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Permanent surveillance endangers freedom and brings minimal benefits.
Die dauerhafte Überwachung gefährdet die Freiheit und bringt minimalen Nutzen.
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
The free movement of persons is a great achievement from which Switzerland benefits enormously, first and foremost the economy.
Die Personenfreizügigkeit ist eine grosse Errungenschaft, wovon die Schweiz enorm profitiert, allen zu vor die Wirtschaft.
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
More collaboration than compartmentalization.
Mehr Zusammenarbeit als Abschottung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Taking responsibility, here and elsewhere, for more fairness and sustainability, even beyond Switzerland's borders.
Verantwortung übernehmen, hier und andernorts, für mehr Fairness und Nachhaltigkeit, auch über die Schweizer Grenzen hinaus.
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
Neutrality can also simply be cowardice.
Neutralität kann auch einfach feige sein.
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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Comment
Our legal apparatus is not as neutral as people like to tell themselves. Racial profiling and other forms of unequal treatment are a reality.
Unser Rechtsapparat ist nicht so neutral, wie man sich das gerne einredet. Racial profiling und andere Formen der Ungleichbehandlung sind Realität.
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
The market is not a magic bullet. Only those who already have a lot benefit from a completely free market.
Der Markt ist keine Wunderwaffe. Von einem ganz freien Markt profitieren nur die, welche sowieso schon viel haben.
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 |
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Comment
A large gap between rich and poor is dangerous for social cohesion and a well-functioning democracy. The state has the task of working against this.
Eine grosse Schere zwischen arm und reich ist gefährlich für den Gesellschaftszusammenhalt und eine gut funktionierende Demokratie. Der Staat hat die Aufgabe, dagegen zu wirken.
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
Many forms of care and family constellation are sustainable and functioning.
Viele Formen der Betreuung und der Familienkonstellation sind tragfähig und funktonierend.
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
Who does punishment serve? State violence is also violence and does not promote a more peaceful coexistence.
Wem dient Bestrafung? Staatliche Gewalt ist auch Gewalt und fördert ein friedlicheres Zusammenleben nicht.
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
No more economy on a dead planet.
Keine Wirtschaft mehr auf einem toten Planeten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A society has done its job properly when everyone is doing well.
Eine Gesellschaft hat seine Aufgaben dann richtig gemacht, wenn es allen gut geht.
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
Education for all. Democratization of knowledge promotes a more democratic society.
Bildung für alle. Eine Demokratisierung des Wissens fördert eine demokratischere Gesellschaft.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Swiss agriculture is to be supported in a change towards sustainable management of the soil and supply of the population.
Die Schweizer Landwirtschaft soll unterstützt werden bei einem Wandel hin zu nachhaltiger Bewirtschaftung der Böden und Versorgung der Bevölkerung.
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
Free public transportation simplifies many things and relieves the burden on the roads. The rail network is to be expanded.
Kostenlose öffentliche Verkehrsmittel vereinfachen vieles und entlasten die Strasse. Das Schienennetz soll ausgebaut werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More roads means more traffic. Motorized private transport hinders a positive development towards a greenhouse gas neutral society.
Mehr Strassen bedeutet mehr Verkehr. Motorisierter Individualverkehr hindert eine positive Entwicklung hin zu einer treibhausgasneutralen Gesellschaft.
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
No money for a patriarchal CO2-guzzler called the military.
Kein Geld für eine patriarchale CO2-Schleuder namens Militär.
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
Switzerland bears a historic responsibility for the global distribution of power. It is our responsibility to provide prospects for economically weak countries and to smooth out the power imbalances.
Die Schweiz trägt eine historische Verantwortung für die weltweite Machtverteilung. Es steht in unserer Verantwortung, wirtschaftlich schwachen Ländern Perspektiven zu ermöglichen und die Machtunterschiede zu glätten.
Comment
At the same time, however, more resources and staff must be deployed to serve all children.
Gleichzeitig müssen aber mehr Mittel und Personal eingesetzt werden, um allen Kindern gerecht zu werden.
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