Michael Hermann
Evangelische Volkspartei | 2307
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
Yes, because the costs are rising and they must remain payable by all.
Ja, da die kosten steigen und sie doch von allen Zahlbar bleiben müssen.
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
So that man can live comfortably in old age.
So das mann im alter angenehm leben kann.
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
Since mann now already has too little!
Da mann jetzt schon zu wenig hat!
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 find that at least one parent is fully there for the children.
Ich finde das mindestens ein Elternteil Voll für die Kinder da ist.
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
So that there is enough affordable housing for people who can't afford much.
Damit es genügent günstige Wohnungen gibt für Menschen die sich nicht viel leisten können.
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
What and how much a child should be vaccinated, parents must decide for themselves.
Was und wieviel ein Kind geimpft werden soll, müssen die Eltern selber entscheiden.
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
People should be able to take responsibility for themselves.
Die Menschen sollen Ihre Verantwortung für sich selber tragen können.
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
For many, it's already too much to live right now.
Für viele ist jetzt schon zuviel, dass sie nicht mehr recht leben können.
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 restrictions were, in my opinion, a too big shrinkage of the own personality.
Die Einschränkungen war meiner Meinung nach, eine zugrosse Einschrung der eigen Persönlichkeit.
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
Hospitals are important and should be as close as possible for all people.
Spitäler sind wichtig und sollen möglichst nah für alle Menschen sein.
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
Shall all learn to cope better with disabilities.
Soll lernen alle besser mit Behinderungen umzugehen.
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
I think that everyone must know for himself how high his requirement should be.
Ich finde dies muss jeder selber wiesen wie hoch seine Anforderung sein soll.
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 education is important, so we can promote independence.
Ja , denn die Bildung ist wichtig, so können wir die Eingenständigkeit fördern.
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
I find you appropriate.
ich finde Sie angemässen.
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
Because the Swiss themselves should be promoted and trained.
Denn dei Schweizer sollen selbst gefördert werden und gebieltet werden.
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
Yes, so that we are not overwhelmed.
Ja, so das wir nicht überfordert sind.
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
So that you acquire the Swiss consciousness.
So das SIe das Schweizer bewusst sein erlangen.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Because dependence on something is not good. And we should not encourage more dependence.
Da Abhenigkeit von etwas nicht gut ist. Und wir nicht noch mehr Abhänigkeit fördern sollen.
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
Dying is something we are not supposed to influence.
Sterben ist etwas was wir nicht beeinflussen sollen.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
You are born that way and you should die that way.
Man wird so Geboren und so sollte man sterben.
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
Same-sex mating is unnatural.
Gleichgeschlechtliche Paarung ist unnatürlich.
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
Since we should keep the national debt as low as possible old.
Da wir die Staatsschulden möglichst gering alten sollten.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It should be so that a couple can pay the taxes well.
Es sollte so sein das ein Paar die Steuern kann gut bezahlen.
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 think that one must create a balance between rich and poor.
ich finde das man einen Ausgleich schafen muss zwischen Arm und Reich.
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
Canton should support each other so that there is a financial balance.
Kanton sollen einander unterstützen das es einen Finaziellen ausgleich gibt.
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
Every person should have an income so that they can exist.
Jeder Mensch soll ein Einkommen haben damit sie exsitieren können.
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
So that every investor has something from the good situation of the bank.
So das jeder Angleger etwas von der guten lage der Bank hat.
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
So there is a better competition of suppliers and not an exaggerated electricity price.
So gibt es eine besser konkurenz der anbieter und nicht ein übertriebener Strompreis.
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
There should be a sensible shoring.
Es sollen einen sinvolle Verbauung geben.
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
Women and men should be paid equally for their performance.
Frauen und Männer sollen für Ihre Leistung gleich Endlöhnt werden.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The expansion only disturbs the car traffic!
Die ausbauung fört nur den Autiverkehr!
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
Since there are too few useful alternatives!
Da es zuwenig sinvolle alternativen gibt!
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
Since bans always meet with confrontation-
Da Verbote immer auf konfrontationen stössen-
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
Since the regulations are there for a reason.
Da die Vorschriften ihren Grund haben.
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
Because nuclear power is dangerous and the waste can not be disposed of properly! Preservation of nuclear power plants I find sensible as long as we can produce too little alternative electricity.
Da die Atomkraft gefärlich ist und der Müll nicht richtig entsorgtwerden kann! Erhalten von Atomkraftwerken finde ich sinvoll solange wir zuwenig Alternativstrom produzieren können.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Since all entitled to it aben.
Da alle anrecht darauf aben.
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
Since the electricity must be payable for all.
Da der Strom für alle Zahlbar sein muss.
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 protective provisions have their purpose.
Die Schutzbestimmungen haben Ihren zweck.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Farmers should be able to exsit and look well to the landscape.
Landwirte soll exsitieren können und gut zur Landschaft schauen können.
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
Agriculture is being destroyed with unnecessary research.
Die landwirtschaft wird mit unnötigen forschrieften zerstört.
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
Biodiversity is important, it should be balanced.
Biodiversität ist wichtig, es soll ausgelichen sein.
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
Since we live in too much of a throwaway society.
Da wir in einer zugrossen Wegwerfgesellschaft leben.
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
It is important that devices can be used to their limits.
Wichtig ist das Geräte bis an Ihre Grenzen genutzt werden können.
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
I don't think 5G is good.
Ich finde 5G nicht gut.
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
I think that unification is important.
Vereinheilichung finde ich wichtig.
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
We have to control the Internet, otherwise we will be controlled by the Internet.
Das Internet müssen wir kontrollieren sonst werden wir vom Internet kontroliert.
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This is important so that we have a good service pulic.
Dies ist wichtig damit wir ein gute Service Pulic haben.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It is important that you can decide correctly and can properly understand what is going on. Not everyone can do that at 16!
Wichtig ist das man richtig entscheiden kann und richtig Nachvollziehen kann was ab geht. Nicht jeder kann das mit 16!
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
Especially if it massively increases the national debt.
Besonders wenn es die Staatsschulden massiv steigert.
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
We need an army for Katsrofen protection and not for defense.
Wir brauchen eine Armee für Katsrofenschutz und nicht für die Verteidigung.
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I don't know NATO well enough.
Ich kenne die NATO zuwenig.
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
We need to improve our neutrality.
Wir müssen unsere Neutralitäz verbessern.
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
For the protection of the general public, I find it Okei.
Zum Schutz der Allgemeinheit finde ich es Okei.
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
We must be able to maintain our neutrality, the EU is not neutral.
Wir mussen unsere Neutralität waren können, die EU ist nicht Neutral.
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
It is important to me that we can live with the EU, but remain neutral.
Mir ist wichtig das wir mit der EU leben können, dabei aber Neutral bleiben.
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
In the course of our society.
Im Rahnen userer Geseze.
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
Since these belong to Switzerland.
Da diese zur Schweiz gehören.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I think the Bilateral.way is a good thing.
Ich finde der Bilaterale.Weg eine gute Sache.
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
This is an important pillar of Switzerland.
Dies ist ein wichtiges Standbein der Schweiz.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This is important for everyone.
Dies ist wichtig für Jedermann.
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
This is a good way.
Dies ist eine guter Weg.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This is how everyone can exist.
So kann Jederexsistieren.
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
Children should be best supported and educated by their parents. So it is important that a child always has someone to talk to.
Kinder sollen ambesten von Ihren Eltern gefördert und Erzogen werden. So ist es wichtig das ein Kind immer jemand als Ansprechpartner hat.
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
Both and, the important thing is that we remain unsselber.
Sowohl als auch, wichrtig ist das wir unsselber bleiben.
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
It is important to punish, otherwise there will be anarchy! When you have socialized, reintegration is very important.
Wichtig ist es zu bestrafen, den sonst gibt es Anarchie! Wenn mann sich Sozialisiert hat ist eine Wiedereingliederung sehr wichtig.
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
Environmental protection is important with sin and mass.
Unweltschutz ist wichtig mit sin und mass.
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
It should be given an existence, so that it has a future in prospect.
Es soll eine exsistens geben werden, so das es eine Zukunft in aussicht stellt.
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
An educated society promotes the state.
Einegebildete Gesellschaft fördert den Staat.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The important thing is that agriculture continues to live.
Wichtig ist das die Landwirtschaft weiter lebt.
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
I think it is important that the public transport is switched so that it is usable by everyone.
Ich finde es wichtig das der ÖV so geschaltet ist das er von Jedem Nutzbar ist.
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
Preserve, but do not promote.
Erhalten, jedoch nicht fördern.
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
Public safety is important for everyone.
Eine öffentliche Sicherheit ist für Jeden wichtig.
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I think catastrophic protection is more important.
Ich finde der Katastroffenschutz ist wichtiger.
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
Good development is important.
Eine gute Entwicklung ist wichtug.
Comment
Since we work long enough and we can enjoy the age.
Da wir genügnt lang arbeiten und wir das alter gniessen dürfen.
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