Vanessa Bieri
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 04.22.7
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Higher pensions are needed for all and an adjustment to inflation, but this should be independent of marital status.
Es braucht höhere Renten für alle und eine Anpassung an die Teuerung, dies sollte aber unabhängig vom Zivilstand sein.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Vaccines and information about them must be available to all sections of the population. In this regard, I support the recommendations from the scientific community. Mandatory vaccination should not be introduced, except in exceptional situations such as a pandemic.
Impfstoffe und die informationen darüber müssen allen Bevölkerungsgruppen zur Verfügung stehen. Dabei unterstütze ich die Empfehlungen aus der Wissenschaft. Eine Impfpflicht sollte, abgesehen von Ausnahmesituationen wie einer Pandemie, nicht eingeführt werden.
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 |
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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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Comment
Health care should be a fundamental right of every person and therefore regulated at the federal level.
Die Gesundheitsversorgung sollte ein Grundrecht jedes Menschen sein und daher auf Bundesebene geregelt.
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
Integration is an important measure, but it must be accompanied accordingly. At the moment, this is only insufficiently the case, because there are too few and insufficiently trained teachers (which is also related to the too low wages) and the needs of the students cannot be taken into account in this framework, as it would be necessary for an appropriate integration.
Die Integration ist eine wichtige Massnahme, muss jedoch entsprechend begleitet werden. Im Moment ist dies nur ungenügend der Fall, denn man hat zu wenig und ungenügend ausgebildete Lehrkräfte (was auch mit den zu tiefen Lohn zusammenhängt) und die Bedürfnisse der Schüler*innen können nicht in diesem Rahmen berücksichtigt werden, wie es für eine entsprechende Integration nötig wäre.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Education is one of the most important resources of our society and it should be accessible to all accordingly.
Bildung ist eine der wichtigsten Ressourcen unserer Gesellschaft und sie sollte entsprechend für alle zugänglich sein.
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 |
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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 |
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Comment
As long as there is a shortage of skilled workers and Switzerland does not manage to train enough workers, workers from third countries are indispensable and should also have the opportunity to work in Switzerland. At the same time, it is equally important that Switzerland supports third countries to counteract the so-called "brain drain", i.e. the emigration of highly qualified workers, and to achieve the necessary progress.
Solange ein Fachkräftemangel herrscht und die Schweiz es nicht schafft, genügend Arbeitskräfte auszubilden, sind Arbeitskräfte aus Drittstaaten unerlässlich und sollten auch die Möglichkeit haben, in der Schweiz zu arbeiten. Gleichzeitig ist es aber ebenso wichtig, dass die Schweiz Drittstaaten unterstützt dem sogenannten "Braindrain", also der Abwanderung von hoch qualifizierten Arbeitskräften entgegenzuwirken und den nötigen Fortschritt zu erzielen.
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 |
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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 |
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Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 direct federal tax is one of the most solidary taxes. The rich and companies pay more, due to progressive rates. A reduction of the direct federal tax would only make the rich even richer and weaken the public service. At the cantonal and municipal level, an increase in capital tax could relieve the burden on the population and wage earners.
Die direkte Bundessteuer ist eine der solidarischsten Steuern. Reiche und Unternehmen zahlen mehr, aufgrund progressiver Tarife. Eine Reduktion der direkten Bundessteuer würde nur die Reichen noch reicher werden lassen und den Service public schwächen. Auf kantonaler und kommunaler Ebene könnte eine Erhöhung der Kapitalsteuer die Bevölkerung und die Lohnabhängigen entlasten.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Individual taxation primarily benefits high-earning spouses, who are quickly placed in high tax brackets when taxed jointly. Couples with lower incomes or with children and without the possibility to share the work (e.g. one spouse can hardly go to work) hardly benefit. This is not in proportion to the loss of tax money for the federal government and is not a social bill.
Von der Individualbesteuerung profitieren vor allen gutverdienende Ehepartner*innen, welche gemeinsam besteuert schnell in hohe Steuerklassen kommen. Ehepaare mit tieferen Einkommen oder mit Kindern und ohne Möglichkeit die Arbeit gut aufzuteilen (z.B ein*e Ehepartner*in kann kaum arbeiten gehen), profitieren kaum. Dies steht nicht im Verhältnis zum Verlust von Steuergeldern für den Bund und ist keine Soziale Vorlage.
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
Clear and functioning regulations are needed for business takeovers, but private inheritances of one million francs or more are pure luxury and should also be taxed accordingly.
Es braucht klare und funktionierende Regelungen für Betriebsübernahmen, private Erbschaften ab einer Million Franken sind jedoch reiner Luxus und sollten auch entsprechend besteuert werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
The focus is on public investment to combat the climate crisis. However, bans, such as short-haul flights with private jets, should be possible. It is important to adapt restrictions to the possibilities of those affected. For example, it does not make sense to increase the price of gasoline without expanding public transportation. Neither do flight bans for scheduled flights, while private jets account for a large part of the environmental impact and have no restrictions.
Im Zentrum stehen öffentliche Investitionen gegen die Klimakrise. Verbote, wie beispielsweise Kurzstreckenflüge mit Privatjets sollten aber möglich sein. Wichtig dabei ist, dass man Einschränkungen den Möglichkeiten der Betroffenen anpasst, Eine Benzinpreiserhöhung ohne ÖV-Ausbau ist dabei z.B nicht sinnvoll. Ebensowenig Flugverbote für Linienflüge, während Privatjets ein Grossteil der Umweltbelastung ausmachen und keine Einschränkungen haben.
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 are concrete and widely accepted solutions that legitimize relaxations due to the urgency (e.g. projects of the Round Table Hydropower). However, every effort must be made to ensure that other solutions are first exhausted before any relaxation is considered.
Es gibt konkrete und breit akzeptierte Lösungen, welche aufgrund der Dringlichkeit, Lockerungen legitimieren(z.B. Projekte des Runden Tisches Wasserkraft). Es muss jedoch alles daran gesetzt werden, dass andere Lösungen erst ausgeschöpft werden, bevor man Lockerungen in Betracht zieht.
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
This measure would have unacceptable social consequences. Tenants who are dependent on electric heating (often people with low incomes) would be penalized. However, a regulation from a higher consumption would be possible.
Diese Massnahme hätte inakzeptable soziale Folgen. Mieterinnen, die auf eine Elektro-Heizung angewiesen sind (häufig auch Menschen mit tiefen Einkommen), würden dadurch bestraft. Eine Regelung ab einem höheren Verbrauch wäre aber möglich.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It is important that direct payments are tied to certain provisions, but these must also be implementable in the relevant area.
Es ist wichtig, dass Direktzahlungen an gewisse Bestimmungen gebunden sind, diese müssen aber im entsprechenden Gebiet auch umsetzbar sein.
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The limits for non-ionizing radiation must be observed.
Die Grenzwerte für nicht-ionisierende Strahlung müssen eingehalten werden.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
International economic relations must respect strict rules for environmental and climate protection as well as the protection of human and fundamental rights. If international agreements meet these criteria, we can support them; in the case of the USA, this is rather less the case at the moment.
Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen müssen strikte Regeln für Umwelt- und Klimaschutz sowie Schutz der Menschen- und Grundrechte respektieren. Wenn internationale Abkommen diesen Kriterien entsprechen, können wir sie unterstützen, im Fall der USA ist dies im Moment eher weniger der Fall.
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 |
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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."
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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".
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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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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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
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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 |
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Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
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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
In the future, national defense must focus on cybersecurity and social stability instead of tanks and aircraft.
Die Landesverteidigung muss in Zukunft auf Cybersicherheit und soziale Stabilität setzen statt auf Panzer und Flugzeuge.
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
Raising the retirement age only widens the gap between rich and poor, because wealthy people can afford early retirement and less wealthy people have to work longer. It also exacerbates the problem of care work, because grandparents can take on care work later and mothers have to work part-time for longer. And finally, it aggravates old-age poverty, because social welfare has to support many people longer.
Eine Rentenaltererhöhung erweitert lediglich die Arm-Reich-Schere, indem sich wohlhabende eine Frühpensionierung leisten können und weniger Wohlhabende Menschen länger Arbeiten müssen. Ausserdem verschärft es die Problematik der Care-Arbeit, weil Gosseltern später Care-Arbeit übernehmen können und Mütter länger teilzeit Arbeiten müssen. Und zum Schlussverschärft es die Altersarmut, da die Sozialhilfe viele Menschen länger unterstützen muss.
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