Sami Kanaan
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 08.07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
This ceiling penalizes married couples, especially women. AHV pensions must be increased in general!
Ce plafond pénalise les couples mariés et en particulier les femmes. Les rentes AVS doivent augmenter en général!
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
Interest rates have risen and this reform is even more unacceptable than before.
Les taux d'intérêts sont remontés et cette réforme est encore plus inacceptable qu'avant.
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
Such a measure would be beneficial for parents, children and society in general, not least in social and economic terms (better balance between family and professional life, savings on childcare costs, etc.).
Une telle mesure serait bénéfique pour les parents, les enfants et la société en général, y compris sur le plan social et économique (meilleur équilibre entre vie familiale et professionnelle, économies sur les coûts de garde d'enfants, etc.).
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
Vaccination against typical childhood diseases has proved its worth. The system must, of course, be subject to regular independent evaluation, and transparency must be complete. Vaccinations must be limited to those that are strictly necessary and relevant in terms of benefits for children's health and for society as a whole.
La vaccination contre les maladies typiques de l’enfance a largement fait ses preuves. Le dispositif doit bien sûr faire l'objet d'évaluation indépendantes régulières, et la transparence doit être complète. Il faut se limiter aux vaccinations strictement nécessaires et pertinentes en termes de bénéfices pour la santé des enfants et pour la société en général.
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
A tax has to be part of a wider scheme, including very active prevention and stricter food regulations.
Une taxe doit faire partie d'un dispositif plus large, incluant une prévention très active et des règles plus strictes en matière alimentaire.
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
Such a measure would once again hit low-income earners.
Une telle mesure frapperait une fois de plus les bas revenus.
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's management of the COVID crisis was admittedly imperfect, but it enabled us to overcome the crisis relatively calmly compared to several of our European neighbors. We must not, therefore, limit our government's legal options, but ensure that we maintain a Swiss approach of consultation with all the parties concerned, taking into account the various needs specific to Switzerland.
La gestion du Conseil fédéral dans la période de la crise COVID a été certes imparfaite, mais elle a permis de surmonter la crise de manière relativement sereine par rapport à plusieurs de nos voisins européens. Il ne faut donc pas limiter les possibilités légales de notre gouvernement mais veiller à maintenir une approche helvétique de concertation avec tous les milieux concernés en considérant les divers besoins propres à la Suisse.
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
Provided this doesn't lead to rationalizations that are detrimental to the quality, accessibility and diversity of our offering!
A condition de ne pas conduire à des rationalisations néfastes pour la qualité, l’accessibilité et la diversité de l'offre!
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
Provided that the children, classes and teachers concerned receive sufficient and appropriate support!
A condition que l'encadrement et l'accompagnement des enfants concernés, des classes et des enseignant-e-s soit suffisant et adéquat!
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
Training remains one of the best assets for a prosperous and equitable society.
La formation reste un des meilleurs atouts pour une société à la fois prospère et équitable.
Immigration & integration
Make naturalization requirements more flexible
Should the conditions for naturalization be relaxed (e.g., shorter residence period)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Increase the quota of third-country nationals for skilled workers
Should more qualified workers from non-EU/EFTA countries be allowed to work in Switzerland (increase third-country quota)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The often indispensable contribution of third-country nationals to our society's vital needs must not, of course, detract from efforts to train more qualified personnel in Switzerland, or to combat unfair competition (wage dumping). Last but not least, efforts to facilitate integration must be taken seriously. As Max Frisch said: "They wanted arms and they got men".
L'apport souvent indispensable de personnes issues d'Etats tiers pour les besoins vitaux de notre société ne doit évidemment pas diminuer les efforts visant à renforcer la formation de plus de personnel qualifié également en Suisse; ni ceux visant à combattre la concurrence déloyale (dumping salarial). Enfin, les démarches visant à faciliter l'intégration doivent être menées sérieusement. Comme le disait Max Frisch: “Ils voulaient des bras et ils eurent des hommes".
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
It's an inhumane and degrading approach.
C'est une approche inhumaine et dégradante.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Authorize active euthanasia
Would you be in favour of doctors being allowed to administer direct active euthanasia in Switzerland?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Finances & taxes
Reduce taxes at the federal level
Do you support tax cuts at the federal level over the next four years?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The federal direct tax is the most progressive and helps to reduce inequalities in the tax system; it must be preserved.
L'impôt fédéral direct est le plus progressif et permet de réduire partiellement les inégalités face à l'impôt; il doit être préservé.
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
A higher deductible may be considered to increase the chances of success.
Il est envisageable de mettre une franchise plus élevée pour augmenter les chances de succès.
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
Equalization is absolutely essential for solidarity within Switzerland. In particular, greater account must be taken of the towns and cities that make a major effort in terms of public services, with increased social costs and the specific burdens of central cities!
La péréquation est absolument nécessaire à la solidarité au sein de la Suisse. Il faut en particulier tenir compte plus fortement des villes qui fournissent un effort majeur en matière de prestations publiques avec des charges sociales accrues et des charges spécifiques de villes-centre!
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
This measure reduces the risk of poverty, and therefore of having to turn to welfare benefits.
Cette mesure réduit le risque de pauvreté et donc de devoir recourir aux prestations d'aide sociale.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The supply of electricity at an affordable price is a fundamental need; liberalization will encourage speculation and short-term commercial logic, without concern for a long-term energy policy, including the investments needed for the ecological transition while being socially just.
La fourniture électricité à un prix abordable est un besoin fondamental; une libéralisation favorisera la spéculation et les logiques commerciales à court terme, sans préoccupation pour une politique énergétique à long terme, incluant les investissements nécessaires pour la transition écologique tout en étant socialement juste.
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
We need more housing without sacrificing quality!
Il faut plus de logements sans renoncer à la qualité!
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
The more we widen the freeways, the more traffic we have, and the more bottlenecks we have in the cities.
Plus on élargit les autoroutes, plus on a de trafic, et donc des goulets d’étranglement dans les villes.
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
Some bans (e.g. on petrol engines) will be necessary as part of global strategies, provided they are accompanied by compensatory measures and incentives, including sufficient public investment (e.g. in public transport).
Certaines interdictions (moteurs à essence par exemple) seront nécessaires dans le cadre de stratégies globales, à condition qu'elles soient accompagnées de mesures de compensation et des mesures incitatives, avec notamment des investissements publics suffisants (par ex. transports publics).
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
Exceptions are possible, e.g. for hydroelectric or solar power, if they are carefully evaluated and integrated.
Des exceptions sont envisageables, par ex pour l'énergie hydroélectrique ou l'énergie solaire si elles sont soigneusement évaluées et intégrées.
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
Only for companies with high consumption and no reduction efforts
Uniquement pour les entreprises qui ont une consommation élevée et qui ne font pas d'efforts de réduction
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
Provided that sufficiently substantial measures with public resources are implemented to support the ecological transition.
A condition que des mesures suffisamment substantielles avec des moyens publics soient mises en œuvre pour soutenir la transition écologique
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
Same as above
Idem que ci-dessus
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
Provided that non-ionizing emission limit values are monitored and complied with, with independent monitoring.
A condition que les valeurs-limites des émissions non-ionisantes soient contrôlées et respectées, avec un suivi effectué de manière indépendante
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
The Confederation must play an important coordinating role, but not one of constraint; above all, it must already be busy updating its own systems and processes, and investing much more in cybersecurity in Switzerland.
La Confédération doit jouer un rôle important de coordination mais pas de contrainte; elle doit surtout déjà s'occuper de mettre à jour ses propres dispositifs et processus, et investir beaucoup plus dans cybersécurité en Suisse.
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
A weakening of public service in the media sector represents a major risk to democratic life, as witnessed by developments in other countries, such as France.
Un affaiblissement du service public dans le domaine des médias constitue un risque majeur pour la vie démocratique, comme en témoigne l’évolution dans d'autres pays, par ex en France.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Lowering the voting age must be just one measure among many to improve democratic participation, particularly through citizenship education, as recommended by the Federal Commission for Children and Youth, which I chair.
L'abaissement de l'âge du droit de vote ne doit être qu'une mesure parmi d'autres afin d'améliorer la participation démocratique, notamment via l'éducation à la citoyenneté, comme le recommande la Commission fédérale pour l'enfance et la jeunesse, que je préside.
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
The amount must be high enough to ensure that only major issues are put to referendum.
Le montant doit être suffisamment élevé afin que seules les enjeux majeurs soient soumis à référendum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Priority must be given to cyber-defense, the fight against economic crime and the ability to deal with multiple crises, e.g. environmental.
La priorité doit aller à la cyberdéfense, la lutte contre la criminalité économique et la capacité de faire face à des crises multiples, par ex environnementales.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Agreements are possible if they comply with strict environmental and social clauses.
Des accords sont envisageables s'ils respectent des conditions strictes en matière de clauses environnementales et sociales.
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
Otherwise we'll all pay, directly and indirectly, for the consequences of non-compliance.
Sinon nous paierons toutes et tous, directement et indirectement, les conséquences du non-respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Provided we can ensure a transparent and ethical digital policy that allows all members of our society to find their way (avoid the digital divide!).
A condition d'assurer une Politique numérique transparente et éthique, qui permette à tous les membres de notre société de s'y retrouver (éviter la fracture numérique!)
Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Reinstatement works much better than pure punishment!
La réintégration marche nettement mieux que la sanction pure!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In particular, to increase our food independence and ensure a faster ecological transition!
Notamment pour augmenter notre indépendance alimentaire et pour assurer une transition écologique plus rapide!
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 subscribe to the objective that bonuses should not exceed 10% of income.
Je souscris à l’objectif que les primes ne dépassent pas 10% du revenu.
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