Oriane Sarrasin
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 07.11
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
Everyone should be able to benefit from a pension increase, while guaranteeing equal treatment for people in comparable situations.
Tout le monde doit pouvoir bénéficier d'une augmentation de rente tout en garantissant une égalité de traitement entre des personnes qui sont dans une situation comparable.
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
I'm in favor of parental leave to be shared between both parents (according to a distribution key decided by the parents themselves).
Je suis en faveur d'un congé parental qui serait à partager entre les deux parents (selon un clé de répartition décidée par les parents eux-mêmes).
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
It's vital to follow scientific recommendations on vaccination, but an obligation to vaccinate can lead to reactance effects, which can be counterproductive.
Il est primordial de suivre les recommandations des scientifiques en matière de vaccination mais une obligation peut provoquer des effets de réactance, qui peuvent s'avérer contraires à l'objectif poursuivi.
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 effects of sugar are a serious public health problem. Voluntary measures are a step in the right direction, but they are not enough.
Les effets du sucre constituent un grave problème de santé publique. Les mesures volontaires vont dans la bonne direction mais sont insuffisantes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Yes, but it's not just hospital planning that needs to be considered for the whole country. At federal level, a health law would be more generally beneficial. See for example https://www.samw.ch/fr/Projets/Apercu-des-projets/Loi-federale-sur-la-sante.html
Oui, mais c'est bien au-delà de l'unique planification hospitalière qu'il faut songer pour tout le pays. Au niveau fédéral, une loi sur la santé serait plus généralement bénéfique. Voir par exemple https://www.samw.ch/fr/Projets/Apercu-des-projets/Loi-federale-sur-la-sante.html
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
Yes, in principle, but it's imperative that measures are put in place to ensure optimal integration for all.
Oui sur le principe, mais il faut impérativement que des mesures permettent l'intégration de toutes et tous, de manière optimale.
Tighten the requirements for obtaining a high school diploma
Should the federal government raise the requirements for the gymnasiale matura?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
As a university lecturer, I can see how important it is for students to have the necessary grounding for higher education. However, I have the impression that, overall, the level is sufficient, and increasing requirements could lead to greater inequalities in access to studies.
En tant qu'enseignante universitaire, je constate qu'il est important que les étudiant·es aient les bases nécessaires pour suivre des études supérieures. J'ai cependant l'impression que globalement le niveau est suffisant, et augmenter les exigences pourrait mener à creuser les inégalités en matière d'accès aux études.
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
Yes, because we know that there are still many inequalities, e.g. https://blogs.letemps.ch/laura-perret-ducommun/2019/03/09/selectivite-sociale/
Oui, car on sait qu'il existe encore de nombreuses inégalités, par ex. https://blogs.letemps.ch/laura-perret-ducommun/2019/03/09/selectivite-sociale/
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
This is particularly true in the energy transition sector, and more generally in all sectors suffering from a shortage of skilled labor.
Cela étant particulièrement vrai dans le domaine de la transition énergétique, et plus généralement dans tous ceux souffrant d'une pénurie de main-d'oeuvre qualifiée
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
This is the practice in the Canton of Vaud, and it works very well.
C'est ce qui est en vigueur dans le Canton de Vaud, et cela se passe très bien.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
With, as for alcohol, controls during driving, etc.
Avec, comme pour l'alcool, des contrôles lors de la conduite, etc.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A couple is a couple, no matter who's in it.
Un couple est un couple, peu importe qui le compose.
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
All de facto couples should be treated equally.
Toutes les personnes vivant de fait en couple devraient être traitées de la même manière.
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
I'm in favor of the idea, but for higher amounts.
Je suis favorable à l'idée, mais pour des montants plus élevés.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There are many people in Switzerland who can be described as "working poors" (people who work full-time but whose income is not enough to live in dignity). It's shameful for a country like ours.
Il existe de nombreuses personnes que l'on peut qualifier de "working poors" en Suisse (des personnes travaillant à plein temps mais dont le revenu ne suffit pas à vivre dignement). C'est honteux pour un pays comme le nôtre.
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
This may seem tempting for households in the short term, but given the potential volatility (and rise) in electricity prices, it risks pushing people into debt.
Cela peut paraître tentant à court terme pour des ménages, mais au vu de la possible volatilité (et de l'augmentation) des prix de l'électricité, cela risque de pousser des personnes dans l'endettement.
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
Housing construction must not be at the expense of quality of life.
La construction de logements ne doit pas se faire au détriment de la qualité de vie.
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
It's a fact that inequalities still exist. The unexplained gender pay gap is even on the rise: see, for example, https://www.rts.ch/info/economie/13565289-la-discrimination-salariale-subie-par-les-femmes-a-augmente-en-suisse.html
Car il est établi qu'il existe encore des inégalités. La part inexpliquée des différences salariales entre hommes et femmes est même en hausse: voir par exemple, https://www.rts.ch/info/economie/13565289-la-discrimination-salariale-subie-par-les-femmes-a-augmente-en-suisse.html
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
On the contrary, we should take our cue from countries that have refrained from building any new roads at all. Such infrastructure is incompatible with our climate objectives.
Il faudrait au contraire s'inspirer de pays qui ont renoncé à toute construction de nouvelles routes. De telles infrastructures sont incompatibles avec nos objectifs climatiques.
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
Greenhouse gas emission reduction trajectories clearly show that current measures are insufficient. It is necessary to regularly assess the effect of the measures taken, and to reinforce them when they are not sufficient.
Les trajectoires de réduction des émissions de gaz à effets de serre montrent clairement que les mesures actuelles sont insuffisantes. Il est nécessaire d'évaluer régulièrement l'effet des mesures prises et de les renforcer quand elles en suffisent pas.
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
Above all, it is important to exploit existing potential as a matter of priority, and to implement measures to reduce energy consumption.
Il est avant tout important d'exploiter de manière prioritaire le potentiel existant et de mettre en place des mesures permettant de réduire la consommation d'énergie.
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
If it is possible to weight electricity consumption according to certain factors (household size, income, economic sector, etc.), and if it is possible to support households and businesses in their electricity consumption
S'il est possible de pondérer en fonction de certains facteurs (taille du ménage, revenu, branche économique, etc.), et s'il est possible d'accompagner les ménages et les entreprises dans leur consommation d'électricité
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The PS has already supported a compromise along these lines.
Le PS a déjà soutenu un compromis dans ce sens-là.
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
Yes, these zones must be able to integrate with existing zones (e.g. built-up areas, forests, agricultural zones).
Oui, ces zones doivent pouvoir s'intégrer aux zones existantes (par ex., zones bâties, forêts, zones agricoles)
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introducing an optional financial referendum against federal spending
Should it be possible to hold a referendum on federal spending above a certain amount (optional financial referendum)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Security & military
Increasing the size of the army to at least 120,000 soldiers
Are you in favor of expanding the army's target number of soldiers to at least 120,000?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Re-export of Swiss weapons
Should the Federal Council be allowed to authorize other states to re-export Swiss weapons in cases of a war of aggression in violation of international law (e.g., the attack on Ukraine)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
It's vital to ensure that everyone is equal before the law.
Il est primordial de garantir l'égalité de chacun et chacune devant la loi.
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
Reality shows just the opposite.
La réalité démontre tout le contraire.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It's important for a child to spend quality time with his or her family. This is perfectly possible if both parents work equally.
Pour un enfant, il est important de passer du temps de qualité avec sa famille. Cela est tout à fait possible si les deux parents travaillent de manière équivalente.
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 brings great benefits, but it also entails risks (cyberbullying, people who are not very comfortable with IT tools being sidelined, etc.).
La numérisation apporte de grands bénéfices mais comporte également des risques (cyberharcèlement, personnes peu à l'aise avec les outils informatiques mises de côté, etc.)
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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Comment
If humans continue to overexploit natural resources, there will eventually be nothing left. We simply have no choice but to change all our models.
Si l'humain continue à surexploiter les ressources naturelles, il ne restera plus rien à terme. Nous n'avons juste pas le choix et devons changer tous nos modèles.
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 |
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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"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This is necessary if Switzerland is to meet its climate and energy targets.
Cela est nécessaire pour atteindre les objectifs climatiques et énergétiques que la Suisse s'est fixée.
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
We need to maintain what already exists, but above all not invest in new infrastructure.
Il faut maintenant l'existant mais ne surtout pas investir dans de nouvelles infrastructures.
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 |
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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
In my opinion, the best solution is a single, state-run fund.
A mon avis, la meilleure solution est une caisse unique, gérée par l'Etat.
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