Andrea Rüfenacht
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 04.14.6
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
Urgently needed to de-stress families
Dringend notwendig zur Entalstung von Familien
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This measure would significantly worsen the gender pension gap, and women will be disproportionately affected, which is unfair.
Diese Massnahme würden den Gender Pension Gap deutlich verschlechtern, Frauen werden davon überdurchschnittlich betroffen, das ist unfair.
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 international comparison, Switzerland is in last place when it comes to the compatibility of work and family, and we need to catch up quickly.
DIe Schweiz ist im internationalen Vergleich auf den letzten Plätzen wenn es um die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie geht, hier muss schnell aufgeholt werden.
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
Housing costs are among the highest burdens for low-income earners, as well as for the middle class.
Die Wohnkosten gehören mit zu den höchsten Belastungen für Geringverdienende, aber auch für den Mittelstand.
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
Vaccination rates are sufficiently high with the voluntary vaccination system.
Die Impfraten sind mit dem System der freiwilligen Impfungen ausreichend hoch.
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
The announced voluntary reductions in sugar content have been implemented only very marginally by the food industry; in countries with sugar taxes, sugar contents have been reduced much more sharply.
Die angekündigten freiwilligen Reduktionen des Zuckergehaltes wurden von der Lebensmittelindustrie nur sehr marginal umgesetzt, in Ländern mit Zuckersteuer wurden die Zuckergehalte deutlich stärker gesenkt.
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
The current maximum deductible rate quickly becomes a debt risk for low-income earners; an increase would exacerbate this situation and could even lead to the avoidance of necessary medical care.
Die heute maximal mögliche Franchise wird für Geringverdienende zu schnell zum Schuldenrisiko, eine Erhöhung verschäftr diesen Umstand und könnte sogar zum Vermeiden von notwendiger medizinischer Betreuung sorgen
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
The Federal Council has made only limited and judicious use of the options, a comparison with other countries clearly shows this. This attitude is also to be expected for future pandemics.
Der Bundesrat hat von den Möglichkeiten nur begrenzt und mit Augenmass Gebrauch gemacht, der Vergleich mit anderen Ländern zeigt dies deutlich. Diese Haltung ist auch für zukünftige Pandemien zu erwarten.
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 cantons have too few options and incentives to distribute care more evenly under the system that now prevails.
Die Kantone haben durch das nun herrschende System zuwenig Möglichkeiten und Anreize, die Versorgung gleichmässiger zu verteilen.
Education
Inclusive schooling
According to the Swiss integrated schooling concept, children with learning difficulties or disabilities should be taught in regular classes. Do you approve of this concept?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, teachers must be given sufficient support to do this, and class sizes are currently often at their maximum and must not be allowed to increase any further.
Die Lehrkräfte müssen dazu allerdings genügend Unterstützung bekommen und die Klassengrösse ist derzeit oft am Maximum und darf nicht weiter steigen.
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 enough feedback from the secondary education institutes that the requirements have been chosen in such a way that high school students receive a suitable education; only the share of STEM competencies could be strengthened somewhat, but this cannot be achieved simply by higher requirements at the final examination.
Es gibt genügend Rückmeldungen der weiterführenden Bildungsinstitute, dass die Anforderungen so gewählt wurden, dass Gymnasiast:innen eine passende Bildung erhalten; einzig der Anteil der MINT Kompetenzen könnt etwas gestärkt werden, dies lässt sich aber nicht einfach durch höherer Anforderungen an der Schlussprüfung erreichen.
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
Studies clearly show that students from low-income families still have more difficulties reaching higher education.
Studien zeige klar, das Schüler:innen aus Familien mit geringem Einkommen immer noch deultich mehr Schwierigkeiten haben höhere Bildungsgänge zu erreichen.
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
In addition, the residence period should not be tied to a municipality, but should apply to residence in Switzerland as a whole.
Zudem sollte die Wohnsitzfrist nicht an eine Gemeinde gebunden sein, sondern für den Aufenthalt in der Schweiz insgesamt gelten.
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
In times of a shortage of skilled workers and due to demographic developments, this is a sensible MAssnahme.
In Zeiten des Fachkräftemangels und aufgrund der demografischen Entwicklung ist dies eine sinnvolle MAssnahme.
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
There is too little control over the conditions of accommodation.
DIe Kontrolle der Unterbringungsbedingungen ist zuwenig gegeben.
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
Integration means participation, this is a first important step.
Integration heisst Partizipation, dies ist ein erster wichtiger Schritt.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Consumption for personal use, conditions as they also apply to alcohol.
Konsum zum Eigengebrauch, Bedingungen wie sie für Alkohol auch gelten.
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 very good experiences about this from abroad and it does not restrict the rights of women and men.
Dazu gibt es sehr gute Erfahrungen aus dem Ausland und es schränkt die Rechte der Frauen und Männer nicht ein.
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
More rights for same-sex couples does not limit the rights of others.
Mehr Rechte für gleichgeschlechtliche Paare schränkz die Rechte der Andern nicht ein.
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
Tax cuts are possible if the state has sufficient funds and offers a good public service - the first is currently not given, the second is partially incomplete.
Steuersenkungen sind dann möglich, wenn der Staat ausreichend Mittel hat und einen guten Service public bietet - das erste ist derzeit nicht gegeben, das zweite teilweise lückenhaft.
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
An inheritance increases the economic capacity of the heirs, so it is legitimate to tax this.
Eine Erbschaft erhöht die wirtschaftliche Leistungsfähigkeit der Erben, daher ist es legitim dies zu besteuern.
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
This promotes the cohesion of Switzerland, even more decisive would be that there is less tax competition between the cantons.
Dies fördert den Zusammenhalt der Schweiz, noch entscheidender wäre, dass zwichen den Kantonen weniger Steuerwttbewerb herrscht.
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
Against wage dumping imperative
Gegen Lohndumping zwingend notwendig
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
Bonus ban necessarily immediately
Bonusverbot unbedingt sofort
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
Equally critical is the choice of electricity offered.
Genauso entscheidend ist die Wahl des angebotenen Stroms.
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 by no means, the utilization figures can make sense in urban areas, as today already possible exceptions are applied, this leads rather to even more urban sprawl and thus more traffic.
Lärmschutz keinesfalls, die Ausnutzungsziffern könnt ein urbanen Gegenden Sinn machen, so wie heute schon mögliche Ausnahmen zur Anwendung kommen, führt dies eher zu noch mehr Zersiedelung und damit Mehrverkehr.
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
This is guaranteed in the constitution, but still not respected.
Diese ist in der Verfassung garantiert, aber immer noch nicht eingehalten.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More roads lead to more motorized individual traffic; measures to shift to public transport and non-motorized traffic are urgently needed
Mehr Strassen führen zu mehr motorisiertem Individualverkehr; dringend nötig sind Massnahmen zur Verlagerung auf den ÖV und Langsamverkehr
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
New registration of passenger cars with internal combustion engines from 2035 is to be banned.
Die Neuzulassung von Personenwagen mit Verbrennungsmotoren ab 2035 soll verboten werden.
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
There is sufficient potential for expansion in areas with an industrial character; the energy transition must not exacerbate the biodiversity crisis.
Es gibt ausreichend Potential zum Ausbau in Gebieten mit industriellem Charakter, die Energiewende darf die Biodiversitätskrise nicht verstärken.
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
Since energy has been far too cheap for a long time, far too few efficiency and savings programs have been implemented.
Da Energie sehr lange viel zu billig war, wurden anhin viel zuwenig Effizienz- und Sparprogramme realisiert.
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
The management of large carnivores works, the protection of herds still too little, although a lot of money and information is provided for this.
Das Management der Grossraubtiere funktioniert, der Herdenschutz noch zuwenig, obwohl viel Geld und Information dazu zur Verfügung gestellt wird.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
For the sake of our drinking water.
Unserem Trinkwasser zuliebe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This goal must be addressed immediately with a high degree of urgency.
Dieses Ziel muss sofort mit hoher Dringlichkeit angegangen werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Standards on data protection should not change per se at cantonal borders
Standards zum Datenschutz sollen sich an sich an Kantonsgrenzen nicht ändern
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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
I support measures to increase flexibility in order to take into account the health and opportunities of all employees
Ich befürworte Massnahmen zur Flexibilisierung, um auf die Gesundheit und Möglichkeiten aller Arbeitnehmenden Rücksicht zu nehmen
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