Markus Fankhauser
Eidgenössisch-Demokratische Union | 30.14.7
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
A lot is already being invested and it should stay that way. More is probably not needed.
Es wird bereits viel investiert und dies soll so bleiben. Mehr braucht es wahrscheinlich nicht.
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
Marriage must not be disadvantaged compared to other forms of life.
Die Ehe darf gegenüber anderen Lebensformen nicht benachteiligt 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 |
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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
Parents must have the freedom to decide on possible vaccinations for their children.
Die Eltern müssen die Freiheit haben, über mögliche Impfungen ihrer Kinder entscheiden zu dürfen.
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 |
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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 power of the Federal Council must be limited!
Die Macht des Bundesrates muss begrenzt werden!
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
The cantons should decide on this and find a solution on a negotiated basis
Die Kantone sollen darüber entscheiden und eine Lösung auf Verhandlungsbasis finden
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
Whenever possible, this is the best solution. But there must also be alternatives.
Wenn immer möglich ist dies die beste Lösung. Aber es muss auch Alternativen geben.
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
Clarification: There is a tendency for requirements to be lowered creepingly. This is to be prevented and, if necessary, reversed.
Präzisierung: Es besteht die Tendenz, dass die Anforderungen schleichend gesenkt werden. Dies soll verhindert und gegebenenfalls rückgängig gemacht werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Clarification: The reintroduction of the embassy application is to be examined in detail.
Präzisierung: Die Wiedereinführung des Botschaftsgesuches ist eingehend zu prüfen.
Voting rights for foreigners
Should foreign nationals who have lived in Switzerland for at least ten years be granted the right to vote and stand for election at the municipal level?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It is to be examined whether special regulations are to be made for intersexual people. For those people whose biological sex is unambiguous, the two-gender principle should be maintained.
Es ist zu prüfen, ob für intersexuelle Menschen allenfalls spezielle Regelungen zu treffen sind. Für jene Menschen, deren biologisches Geschlecht eindeutig ist, soll an der Zwei-Geschlechtlichkeit festgehalten werden.
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 question is not about the evaluation of people but about the legal regulation of social relationships. Here, a distinction may and should be made between the different forms of life.
Es geht bei dieser Fragestellung nicht um die Bewertung von Menschen sondern um die rechtliche Regelung von sozialen Verhältnissen. Hier darf und soll eine Unterscheidung der verschiedenen Lebensformen vorgenommen werden.
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
But the marriage penalty must be abolished at all costs.
Aber die Heiratsstrafe muss unbedingt abgeschafft werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The introduction of a minimum wage would have counterproductive effects. It harms people with low incomes in the long term because jobs are lost because of it. Therefore, this is the wrong solution to help people with low incomes.
Die Einführung eines Mindestlohns hätte kontraproduktive Auswirkungen. Sie schadet Menschen mit tiefen Einkommen langfristig, weil deswegen Arbeitsstellen verloren gehen. Deshalb ist dies die falsche Lösung, um Menschen mit tiefen Einkommen zu helfen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The existing laws are sufficient and must be implemented consistently.
Die bestehenden Gesetze sind ausreichend und müssen konsequent umgesetzt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Environmental protection requires both and, above all, both always in reasonable measure.
Umweltschutz benötigt sowohl als auch, aber vor allem beides immer im vernünftigen Mass.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Nuclear power plants are not up for discussion at the moment. But there must be no ban on technology.
Atomkraftwerke stehen zurzeit nicht zur Diskussion. Aber es darf kein Technologieverbot geben.
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
This is indispensable for cohesion in our country.
Dies ist unabdingbar für den Zusammenhalt in unserem Land.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In principle, yes, but the utmost caution is required here with regard to safeguarding freedom of expression. Regulations must not be misused to restrict freedom of expression. The term disinformation is extremely sensitive. Transparency, on the other hand, is very important.
Im Grundsatz ja, aber hier ist höchste Vorsicht geboten hinsichtlich Wahrung der Meinungsfreiheit. Regulierungen dürfen nicht zur Einschränkung der Meinungsfreiheit missbraucht werden. Der Begriff Desinformation ist äusserst heikel. Transparenz hingegen ist sehr wichtig.
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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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
In principle, this is true. Of course, there is a need for accompanying social measures to protect the weak, such as social insurance and social assistance. But the state should intervene as little as possible in economic life.
Grundsätzlich stimmt dies. Selbstverständlich braucht es flankierend soziale Massnahmen zum Schutz der Schwachen, beispielsweise Sozialversicherungen und Sozialhilfe. Aber der Staat sollte so wenig wie möglich ins Wirtschaftsleben eingreifen.
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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Comment
It is not so much about redistribution per se, but rather about protecting the weak and creating equal opportunities.
Es geht weniger um die Umverteilung an sich, sondern es geht vielmehr um den Schutz der Schwachen und die Herstellung von Chancengleichheit.
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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Comment
In any case, it is very important that children are cared for to a large extent by their own parents. The smaller the child, the more important this is.
Jedenfalls ist es sehr wichtig, dass Kinder zu einem grossen Teil von ihren eigenen Eltern betreut werden. Je kleiner das Kind ist, desto wichtiger ist dies.
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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Comment
Technology is fundamentally value-neutral. But many technological achievements in the digital world in recent years (e.g. social media) harbor very great dangers.
Technologie ist grundsätzlich wertneutral. Aber viele technologische Errungenschaften in der digitalen Welt in den letzten Jahre (bspw. soziale Medien) bergen sehr grosse Gefahren.
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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Comment
It is not about punishment as an end in itself, but about restoring social peace. This may also require severe punishment (incl. educational elements).
Es geht nicht um die Bestrafung als Selbstzweck, sondern es geht um die Wiederherstellung des sozialen Friedens. Dazu ist unter Umständen auch eine strenge Bestrafung (inkl. erzieherischen Elementen) notwendig.
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 and economic growth are not fundamentally contradictory. But without a healthy and intact environment, there can be no flourishing economy in the long term. That is why environmental protection must always be given high priority. But all environmental protection measures must actually be effective and efficient, otherwise money will only be spent unnecessarily. The effectiveness of environmental protection measures must be tested thoroughly and without prejudice.
Umweltschutz und Wirtschaftswachstum sind nicht grundsätzlich ein Widerspruch. Aber ohne gesunde und intakte Umwelt, kann es auf Dauer auch keine florierende Wirtschaft geben. Deshalb ist dem Umweltschutz stets eine hohe Priorität einzuräumen. Aber alle Umweltschutzmassnahmen müssen auch tatsächlich effektiv und wirksam sein, sonst wird nur unnötig Geld ausgegeben. Die Wirksamkeit von Umweltschutzmassnahmen muss eingehend und vorurteilsfrei geprüft werden.
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
The money must be used properly so that it benefits people where they need it.
Das Geld muss richtig eingesetzt werden, damit es den Menschen dort zugute kommt, wo sie es brauchen.
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
Above all, the money must be used in the right places.
Das Geld muss vor allem an den richtigen Orten eingesetzt werden.
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"?
| 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
Above all, the money must be used wisely and in a targeted manner.
Das Geld muss vor allem vernünftig und gezielt eingesetzt werden.
Comment
Our population is - fortunately - getting older. The pension system must also be designed to be fair for young people. This will hardly be possible without raising the retirement age.
Unsere Bevölkerung wird - erfreulicherweise - immer älter. Das Rentensystem muss auch für junge Menschen fair ausgestaltet sein. Ohne Erhöhung des Rentenalters wird dies kaum möglich sein.
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