Levin Koller
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 03.13.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Old-age poverty is already a problem today. I oppose pension cuts!
Schon heute ist Altersarmut ein Problem. Ich wehre mich gegen Rentenkürzungen!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Vaccinations make sense in principle and have practically led to the eradication of many diseases. Currently, however, I see no need for compulsory vaccination. If such eradicated diseases would spread again, a duty could be suitable.
Impfungen sind grundsätzlich sinnvoll und haben praktisch zu einer Ausrottung vieler Krankheiten geführt. Aktuell sehe ich jedoch kein Bedarf für eine Impfpflicht. Würden solche ausgerotteten Krankheiten sich wieder ausbreiten, könnte eine Pflicht geeignet sein.
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 sugar content in food should be reduced for health reasons. However, I doubt whether a sugar tax is the right instrument for this. However, I support legal measures to reduce the sugar content.
Der Zuckergehalt in Lebensmittel ist aus gesundheitlichen Gründen zu senken. Ich bezweifle allerdings, ob eine Zuckersteuer dafür das richtige Instrument ist. Gesetzliche Massnahmen zur Reduktion des Zuckergehalts unterstütze ich jedoch.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The bourgeois majority at the federal level would slash health benefits....
Die bürgerliche Mehrheit auf Bundesebene würde die Gesundheitsleistungen zusammenkürzen....
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
If there are enough staff resources to provide close supervision, it is a possibility; otherwise, it is not.
Wenn genügend personelle Ressourcen für eine enge Betreuung zur Verfügung stehen, ist es eine Möglichkeit, ansonsten nicht.
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 |
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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 |
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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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In principle, yes, but cannabis should only be sold by public places, with strict protection of minors. I reject a free cannabis market.
Grundsätzlich ja, Cannabis sollte aber nur von öffentlichen Stellen verkauft werden, mit einem strikten Jugendschutz. Einen freien Cannabis-Markt lehne ich ab.
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
Nobody loses anything with this, but for a minority a third gender entry is important
Damit verliert niemand etwas, aber für eine Minderheit ist ein dritter Geschlechtseintrag wichtig
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 because of the progressive rates. A reduction would only make the rich richer. Instead, the money is needed for social compensation and climate protection.
Die direkte Bundessteuer ist eine der solidarischsten Steuern. Reiche und Unternehmen zahlen mehr aufgrund der progressiven Tarife. Eine Senkung würde die Reichen nur noch reicher machen. Stattdessen braucht es das Geld für den sozialen Ausgleich und den Klimaschutz
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Yes, but tax losses must be avoided in a reform or compensated for by adjusting the progression.
Ja, aber Steuerausfälle sind bei einer Reform zu vermeiden respektive durch eine Anpassung der Progression auszugleichen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The disparities between the cantons are becoming greater and greater. This development is alarming and must be curbed.
Die Ungleichheiten zwischen den Kantonen werden immer grösser. Diese Entwicklung ist bedenklich und muss eingedämmt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Absolutely! The CS case has shown that much stricter regulations are needed.
Unbedingt! Der CS-Fall hat gezeigt: Es braucht deutlich schärfere Regulierungen.
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
Liberalization does not lead to lower prices for consumers in the long term, but it does lead to strong price fluctuations.
Liberalisierungen bringen langfristig keine tieferen Preise für Konsument:innen, führen aber zu starken Schwankungen der Preise.
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Should be a matter of course.
Sollte eine Selbstverständlichkeit sein.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In times of climate crisis, we should not expand highways even more!
In Zeiten der Klimakrise sollten wir Autobahnen nicht noch 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
As unpleasant as it sounds, we have always solved past environmental problems with regulations and bans. To combat the climate crisis, regulations will also be necessary, along with public investment, support measures, and macroeconomic restructuring.
So unangenehm es klingt: Vergangene Umweltprobleme haben wir immer mit Regulierungen und Verboten gelöst. Zur Bekämpfung der Klimakrise werden ebenfalls Regulierungen neben öffentlichen Investitionen, Fördermassnahmen und einem gesamtwirtschaftlichen Umbau notwendig sein.
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
The two interests need to be weighed up with common sense. Biodiversity and landscape protection must not be thrown overboard in the process.
Es braucht eine Abwägung der beiden Interessen mit gesundem Menschenverstand. Die Biodiversität und der Landschaftsschutz darf dabei nicht über Bord geworfen werden.
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
The waste problem remains unsolved.
Das Abfallproblem ist nach wie vor ungelöst.
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
In principle, yes, but it would have to be taken into account whether the households use a heat pump and/or an electric car. Households with heat pumps should not be taxed.
Grundsätzlich ja, aber es müsste berücksichtigt werden, ob die Haushalte eine Wärmepumpe und/oder ein elektrisches Auto nutzen. Haushalte mit Wärmepumpen sollten nicht bestratft werden.
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Whether 30% is exactly the right figure is an open question for me. However, there is certainly a need for stronger protection of biodiversity and more land for this purpose.
Ob 30% genau die richtige Zahl ist, ist für mich offen. Es braucht aber sicherlich einen stärkeren Schutz der Biodiversität und mehr Fläche dazu.
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
Plastic is a problem, but less so in Switzerland than in other countries. Compared to the climate crisis, however, the plastic problem is generally overestimated and the climate crisis underestimated. We should currently focus our efforts on the climate crisis.
Plastik ist ein Problem, in der Schweiz aber weniger gross als in anderen Ländern. Im Vergleich zur Klimakrise wird das Plastikproblem aber allgemein überschätzt, die Klimakrise unterschätzt. Wir sollten aktuell die Anstrengungen auf die Klimakrise richten.
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
Absolutely!
Unbedingt!
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
That is not a priority for me. What is important to me, however, is the democratic co-determination of the population.
Hat für mich keine Priorität. Wichtig ist für mich aber die demokratische Mitbestimmung der Bevölkerung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This initiative fundamentally endangers SRG as a politically "neutral" media house. A media landscape consisting exclusively of corporate media would be a disaster for the democratic formation of opinion. However, I am in favor of an income-dependent television and radio fee that would relieve the burden on people with low incomes.
Diese Initiative gefährdet die SRG als politisch "neutrales" Medienhaus fundamental. Eine Medienlandschaft ausschliesslich aus Konzernmedien wäre eine Katastrophe für die demokratische Meinungsbildung. Ich befürworte jedoch eine einkommensabhängige Fernseh- und Radiogebühr, die Menschen mit tiefem Einkommen entlastet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This would attack important investments in social or climate policy.
Damit würden wichtige Investitionen in der Sozial- oder Klimapolitik angegriffen.
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
In limited cases, it can make sense, but I am in favor of a restrained approach to arms exports.
In begrenzten Fällen kann es sinnvoll sein, aber ich bin für einen zurückhaltenden Umgang mit Waffenexporten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Yes, but not at the expense of worsening working conditions and privatizing the public service. Those are red lines for me.
Ja, aber nicht auf Kosten einer Verschlechterung der Arbeitsbedingungen und einer Privatisierung des Service Public. Das sind für mich rote Linien.
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 |
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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."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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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".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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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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Comment
Currently, digitization primarily benefits corporations and surveillance. Digitization would offer opportunities, but only if it were subject to democratic control and consistently protected privacy. Today, however, corporations are shaping digitization in their own profit interests.
Aktuell nützt die Digitalisierung primär den Konzernen und der Überwachung. Die Digitalisierung würde Chancen bieten, aber nur, wenn sie der demokratischen Kontrolle untersteht und die Privatsphäre konsequent schützt. Heute formen jedoch Konzerne die Digitalisierung im eigenen Profitinteresse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Different than today, but not less per se.
Anders als heute, aber nicht per se weniger.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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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"?
| 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
The armed forces must be redimensioned in the short term and geared to current threats.
Die Armee muss kurzfristig redimensioniert und auf aktuelle Gefahren ausgerichtet werden.
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
Pensions should be paid out regardless of marital status. However, higher OASI pensions for all and automatic inflation compensation are needed as a matter of principle.
Renten sollten unabhängig vom Zivilstand ausbezahlt werden. Es braucht aber grundsätzlich höhere AHV-Renten für alle und einen automatischen Teuerungsausgleich.
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