John Steggerda
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 21.04
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
Married couples to be treated equally
Ehepaare sollen gleichgestellt werden
Reduce LPP pensions
As part of the reform of the BVG (occupational pension plan), pensions are to be reduced (lowering the minimum conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%). Are you in favor of this measure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Extend parental leave
Should paid parental leave be increased beyond today's 14 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
but the reference must be flexible
der Bezug muss aber flexibilisiert sein
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
Affordable housing is needed
Es braucht bezahlbarer Wohnraum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
in the event of a state of emergency, clear regulations are needed
bei einem Ausnahmezustand braucht es klare Regelungen
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
there is a need for courageous steps in hospital planning - but this is the task of the cantons
es braucht mutige Schritte in der Spitalplanung - das ist aber Aufgabe der Kantone
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
the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities obliges us to
die UN-Behindertenrechtskonvention verpflichtet uns dazu
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
the school already has this order
die Schule hat diesen Auftrag bereits
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
we have many people who live in Switzerland, were born and raised here, for them relief makes sense
wir haben viele Menschen die in der Schweiz leben, hier geboren und aufgewachsen sind, für diese macht eine Erleichterung Sinn
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 shortage of skilled workers requires this measure
der Fachkräftemangel verlangt diese 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Participation in political process promotes integration
Teilhabe an politischen Prozesses fördert die Integration
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Repression shows no effect in terms of consumption
Repression zeigt in Bezug auf Konsum keine Wirkung
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I consider self-determination in living and dying to be an important value
Selbstbestimmung im Leben und beim Sterben erachte ich als wichtigen Wert
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 people who do not have a gender, this must be taken into account in an unagitated way.
es gibt Menschen die kein Geschlecht haben, dem gilt es unaufgeregt Rechnung zu tragen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
equality is mandatory
eine Gleichstellung ist zwingend
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
Solidarity among the cantons is important for a functioning Switzerland
Solidarität unter den Kantonen ist für eine funktionierende Schweiz wichtig
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
working-poor's must become history
working-poor's müssen Geschichte werden
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
we need secure banks for the stability of the economy
wir brauchen sichere Banken zur Stabilität der Wirtschaft
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
the utilization of the buildings must be improved
die Ausnützung der Gebäude muss verbessert werden
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
no differences - same work, same pay
keine Unterschiede - gleiche Arbeit, gleicher Lohn
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
better roads lead to more traffic - a shift to public transport is to be strived for
bessere Strassen führen zu mehr Verkehr - eine Verlagerung zum ÖV ist anzustreben
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Alternative forms of propulsion are to be promoted
alternative Antriebsformen sind zu fördern
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
If this path has an impact, then it's a good fit.
Wenn dieser Weg Wirkung zeigt, dann passt das gut.
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
Protection is important, but if the ecosystem world collapses, protection is of no use to anyone. It is necessary to set the priorities appropriately.
Der Schutz ist wichtig, aber wenn das Ökosystem Welt zusammenbricht, nützt der Schutz niemanden mehr. Es gilt die Prioritäten passend zu setzten.
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
We leave the nuclear waste to several generations, this must not happen
Die atomaren Abfälle hinterlassen wir mehreren Generationen, das darf nicht sein
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
A polluter pays principle is appropriate for me. However, this requires accompanying measures so that measures for reducing electricity consumption are possible for everyone.
ein Verursacherprinzip ist für mich passend. Dafür braucht es aber flankierende Massnahmen, dass Massnahmen für Verringerung des Stromverbrauchs für alle möglich sind
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
Trusting nature is the right way
Vertrauen der Natur schenken ist der richtige Weg
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
we need organic farming so that our food is organic
wir brauchen eine ökologische Landwirtschaft damit unsere Lebensmittel ökologisch sind
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
animal welfare is crucial for food quality
das Tierwohl ist entscheidend für die Qualität der Lebensmittel
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
we must do more for biodiversity to secure our superiority
wir müssen mehr für die Biodiversität tun um unser Überlegen zu sichern
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 consumption must be stopped, there are enough alternatives
dem Plastikkonsum muss Einhalt geboten werden, es gibt genug Alternativen
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
economically and ecologically, sustainable use makes sense. A transition needs a push
ökonomisch und ökologisch gesehen macht eine nachhaltige Nutzung sinn. Ein Übergang braucht einen Anstoss
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
There is also a need for zones that allow people to live without radiation exposure. Here a choice would be important
Es braucht auch Zonen, die eine Leben ohne Strahlenbelastungen ermöglichen. Hier wäre ein Wahlmöglichkeit wichtig
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 cantons are dependent on communication with their fellow citizens. The federal government should be a pioneer and role model.
die Kantone sind auf die Kommunikation mit den Mitbürgerinnen und Mitbürger angewiesen. Der Bund soll Vorreiter und Vorbild sein.
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
the rules must be clear, this gives orientation
die Regeln müssen klar sein, das gibt Orientierung
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
we need an independent information platform in Switzerland
wir brauchen in der Schweiz eine unabhängige Informations-Plattform
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
whoever wants to shall participate in the political processes
wer will soll an den politischen Prozessen teilhaben
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 parliament's influence is sufficient.
die Einflussmöglichkeiten des Parlamentes reichen aus.
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 the case of clear wars of aggression under international law, this is the right path to take
bei klaren völkerrechtlichen Angriffskriegen ist dieser Weg der Richtige
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
there are situations where surveillance makes sense e.g. demos or football matches, otherwise there is no need for surveillance
es gibt Situationen, bei denen eine Überwachung Sinn macht z.B. Demos oder Fussballspiele, ansonsten braucht es keine Überwachung
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Switzerland is so connected to the EU that this makes no sense
die Schweiz ist so mit der EU verbunden, dass das keinen Sinn macht
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
We are a part of the EU whether we like it or not. We belong to the social and economic area of the EU
Wir sind ein Teil der EU ob wir wollen oder nicht. Wir gehören zum Sozial- und Wirtschaftraum der EU
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
Free trade agreements make sense and are important for the economy
Freihandelsabkommen sind sinnvoll und wichtig für die Wirtschaft
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
Standards are there for the people and the environment - regardless of the country
Standards sind für die Menschen und die Umwelt da - egal in welchem Land
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
of a free and social market economy would be fitting
von einer freien und sozialen Marktwirtschaft wäre passend
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
there are other models that are lived and also make sense
es gibt andere Modelle die gelebt werden und auch sinnvoll sind
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
Digitization can create free space for creativity. The power of innovation wins
Digitalisierung kann Freiraum für Kreativität schaffen. Die Innovationskraft gewinnt
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
Only punishment does not lead to change. Thus, the revolving door effect is certain.
Nur Bestrafung führt zu keiner Veränderung. Damit ist der Drehtüreffekt sicher.
Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We have no more time for compromise - our world needs us more than ever.
Wir haben keine Zeit mehr für Kompromisse unsere Welt braucht uns mehr denn je.
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
a livelihood in Switzerland is the ultimate goal for all
eine Existenzsicherung in der Schweiz ist das oberste Ziel für alle
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Education and research are the "raw materials" of our country
Bildung und Forschung sind die "Rohstoffe" unseres Landes
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Here it is necessary to consistently promote organic farming
Hier gilt es die ökologische Landwirtschaft konsequent zu fördern
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
public transport is certainly the future of mobility in Switzerland. It needs innovative and future-oriented projects
der ÖV ist die sicher Zukunft der Mobilität in der Schweiz. Es braucht innovative und zukunftsgerichtete Projekte
Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Individual transport has no future and harms the environment compared to public transport.
Der Individualverkehr hat keine Zukunft und schadet im Vergleich zum ÖV der Umwelt.
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I feel safe in Switzerland.
Ich fühle mich in der Schweiz sicher.
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
If we better support the countries where there is war and hunger, there will be fewer refugees in this world
Wenn wir die Länder, in denen Krieg und Hunger herrscht besser unterstützen, gibt es weniger Flüchtlinge auf dieser Welt
Comment
Max. 10% of the income for the premiums is enough
Max. 10 % des Einkommens für die Prämien sind genug
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