Jean Tschopp
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 07.07 | Elected
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Premiums weigh heavily on household and family budgets, sometimes even more than taxes. And they are rising all the time. By international comparison, Switzerland is one of the countries where policyholders pay the highest proportionate share of their healthcare costs.
Les primes pèsent très lourd dans le budget des ménages et des familles, parfois même plus que les impôts. Leur montant augmente continuellement. En comparaison internationale, la Suisse est un des pays où proportionnellement les assurés paient la participation la plus élevée à leurs frais de santé.
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
Today, some couples divorce in order to receive a higher pension. Married couples should not be penalized for the high cost of living.
Aujourd'hui certains couples en viennent à divorcer pour percevoir une rente plus élevée. Face à la vie chère, les couples mariés ne doivent pas être pénalisés.
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
Substantial compensation is required if the pension conversion rate is reduced.
Des compensations substantielles s'imposent si le taux de conversion des rentes devait diminuer.
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
As parents, it's important to be with your child in the moments following birth. It's also a question of solidarity and sharing tasks within the couple.
Comme parents, il est important de pouvoir être auprès de son enfant dans les moments qui suivent sa naissance. C'est aussi un enjeu de solidarité et de partage des tâches au sein du couple.
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
Public authorities must intervene on the supply side to prevent land speculation and provide access to affordable housing. In Switzerland, 60% of the population are renters. In the canton of Vaud, this percentage is 70%.
Les collectivités publiques doivent intervenir au niveau de l'offre pour éviter la spéculation foncière et permettre l'accès à des logements à loyers abordables. La Suisse est composée de 60% de locataires. Dans le canton de Vaud, ce pourcentage est de 70%.
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
Only when necessary, when public health issues require it.
Seulement en cas de nécessité, quand des enjeux de santé publique le requiert.
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
Sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to obesity, particularly among children. This tax could be earmarked for public health prevention campaigns.
Les boissons sucrées contribuent à l'obésité chez les enfants notamment. Cette taxe pourrait être affectée à des campagnes de prévention de santé publique.
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
Premiums are rising all the time. It's already far too high. There are few countries where policyholders contribute so much to healthcare costs.
Le montant des primes augmente très souvent. Il est déjà beaucoup trop élevé. Rare sont les pays où les assurés contribuent autant aux dépenses de santé
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
Serious risks to public health may necessitate, as a last resort, measures to restrict economic activity. In such cases, the employees and self-employed concerned must be compensated by the Confederation for the losses incurred.
Des risques graves pour la santé publique peuvent nécessité en dernier recours des mesures de restrictions de l'activité économique. Dans ce cas, les employés et indépendants concernés doivent être indemnisés par la Confédération pour les pertes subies.
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
Where public authorities intervene in the right place to exert a regulatory effect, healthcare is closer to the population, more efficient and less costly.
Là où les pouvoirs publics interviennent au bon endroit pour exercer un effet régulateur, les soins de santé sont plus proches de la population, plus efficaces et moins coûteux.
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, but only if sufficient resources are allocated to ensure that integration is commensurate with the challenges.
Oui, à condition toutefois que des moyens suffisant soient alloués pour que cette intégration soit à la hauteur des enjeux.
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
Quality training is a bulwark against unemployment and job insecurity. It enables people to find suitable employment. Quality training is an investment in our future, preventing people from ending up on welfare.
Une formation de qualité est un rempart contre le chômage et la précarité. Elle permet de trouve un emploi adapté. Une formation de qualité est un investissement pour notre avenir, en évitant que des personnes se retrouvent à l'aide 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 measure could help to offset staff shortages in certain sectors.
Cette mesure peut permettre de combler la pénurie de personnel dans certains secteurs d'activités.
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
After 10 years, people living in Switzerland with a residence permit should be able to vote at municipal level, as in the canton of Vaud.
Après 10 ans, les personnes qui vivent en Suisse au bénéfice d'un permis doivent pouvoir voter au niveau communal comme dans le canton de Vaud.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This legalization must be accompanied by a degree of control and reinforced prevention.
Cette légalisation doit se faire de manière accompagnée avec un certain contrôle et en renforçant la prévention.
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
For people with gender identity disorders, this should be possible under certain conditions.
Pour les personnes ayant des troubles au sujet de leur identité de genre, cela doit être possible moyennant certaines conditions.
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
This equality of rights is a consequence of marriage for all, adopted by the people.
Cette égalité des droits est une conséquence du mariage pour tous adopté par le peuple.
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
Rather not, or only in the form of tax rebates to benefit the majority of the population, the middle and working classes.
Plutôt non, ou alors uniquement sous forme de rabais d'impôts pour bénéficier à la majorité de la population, aux classes moyennes et populaires.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It's a good way to gain financial independence.
C'est un bon moyen pour le droit à une indépendance financière.
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
Certain reservations or limitations may apply in the case of direct inheritance.
Certaines réserves ou limitations pourraient être prévus en cas d'héritage en ligne directe.
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
Everyone has the right to live with dignity from their work.
Chacun a le droit de vivre dignement de son travail.
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
The Credit Suisse affair and the monumental aid released by the state in just a few days call for better regulation of bank activity.
L'affaire du Crédit suisse et les aides monumentales débloquées en quelques jours à peine par l'Etat nécessitent de mieux réguler l'activité des banques.
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
We need a strong public utility in the electricity sector. In the event of a supply crisis, individuals or self-employed people who have purchased their electricity on the open market may be faced with very sharp price rises.
Nous avons besoin d'un service public fort dans le secteur de l'électricité. En cas de crise de l'approvisionnement, les personnes ou indépendants qui se sont approvisionnés sur le marché libre peuvent devoir face à de très fortes hausses de tarif.
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
Environmental and noise protection must be taken into account in housing construction.
La protection de l'environnement et contre le bruit doit être prise en compte dans la construction de logements.
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
Equal pay for men and women is not progressing fast enough. The lack of action is to the detriment of women.
L'égalité salariale femmes / hommes n'avance pas assez vite. Le manque de mesure se fait au détriment des femmes.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We need to reuse objects more, repair them and recycle what can be recycled. The Repair Cafés set up by the Fédération romande des consommateurs (FRC), where I work, show that these workshops are a success. Consumer rights need to be strengthened.
Nous avons besoin de davantage réutiliser les objets, les réparer, recycler ce qui peut l'être. Les Repair Cafés mis en place par la Fédération romande des consommateurs (FRC) où je travaille montre que ces ateliers ont du succès. Les droits des consommateurs doivent être renforcés.
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
Health technologies can benefit patients.
Des technologies en matière de santé peuvent en faire bénéficier les patients.
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 digital divide can make some sections of the population, particularly senior citizens, less able to access certain services. The risk of cyber-attacks should not be underestimated. If steps towards greater digitization are envisaged, they must be discussed with the cantons and meet the criteria of proportionality.
La fracture numérique peut fragiliser une partie de la population, certains seniors notamment, dans l'accès à certaines prestations. Quant aux risques de cyberattaques, il ne doit pas être sous-estimé. Si des démarches pour plus de numérisation sont envisagées, elles doivent être discutées avec les cantons et répondre aux critères de proportionnalité.
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
Internet users' right to information and protection of their personal data must be strengthened in the face of powerful and often non-transparent multinationals.
Le droit à l'information des internautes et à la protection de leurs données personnelles doivent être renforcés face à des multinationales toutes puissantes et souvent peu transparentes.
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
The right to information requires a strong public service. A licence fee of CHF 200 undermines this right.
Le droit à l'information nécessite un service public fort. Une redevance à CHF 200.- fragilise ce droit.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I'm in favor, without including the right of minors to stand for election at age 16.
J'y suis favorable, sans inclure le droit d'éligibilité à 16 ans pour des mineurs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The Schengen Agreement helps to ensure our security, with access to a database shared by the signatory states to combat crime.
L'accord de Schengen contribue à assurer notre sécurité avec l'accès à une base de données commune aux Etats signataires pour combattre la criminalité.
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
Closer relations are possible, provided that the wages of local employees are protected.
Des relations plus étroites sont possibles à condition de protéger les salaires des employés indigènes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Economic sanctions against regimes that violate the ban on the use of force and international law can be justified.
Des sanctions économiques contre les régimes violant l'interdiction du recours à la force et le droit international peuvent se justifier.
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
This kind of statement can justify highly intrusive measures.
Ce genre d'affirmation peut justifier des mesures très intrusives.
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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Comment
Social measures are necessary to guarantee a certain equality of opportunity and cohesion.
Des mesures sociales sont nécessaires pour garantir une certaine égalité des chances et de cohésion.
Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
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Parent stays at home full time
What is your position the following statement: "It is best for a child, when one parent stays home full-time for childcare."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 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"?
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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
After working for 40 to 45 years, everyone has the right to rest.
Après avoir travaillé pendant 40 à 45 ans, toute personne a droit au repos.
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