Thomas Kalau
Grünliberale | 19.04.6
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 |
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Comment
Instead of ever higher subsidies, the red pencil should be adjusted for management salaries. In the case of social insurance, which includes health insurance, the state should have some say in the matter.
Anstelle von immer höheren Subventionen sollten der Rotstift bei den Management-Gehältern angepasst werden. Bei sozialen Versicherungen, zu welchen die Krankenkassen gehören, sollte der Staat diesbezüglich ein gewisses Mitspracherecht haben.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 am working towards a combined parental leave of 12 months (3+3 months per parent mandatory in the first year of life, 6 months available for free choice between parents until school entry).
Ich arbeite auf einen kombinierten Elternschaftsurlaub von 12 Monaten hin (3+3 Monate pro Elternteil im ersten Lebensjahr zwingend, 6 Monate zur freien Wahl zwischen den Elternteilen bis Schuleintritt zur Verfügung).
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 |
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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 |
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Comment
Sugar is one of the common diseases in our hemisphere. A "sugar tax" is the only way to regulate consumption. The tax revenue is to be used in a topic-specific manner.
Zucker ist in unserer Hemisphäre eine der Volkskrankheiten gemeinhin. Nur durch eine "Zuckersteuer" kann der Konsum eher reguliert werden. Der Steuerertrag ist themenspezifisch zu verwenden.
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
Higher participation may prevent people from going to the doctor for every minor case.
Mit einer höheren Beteiligung kann u.U. verhindert werden, dass mensch wegen jedem Bagatellfall zum Arzt geht.
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 national government handled the Corona pandemic well (after all, there were no precedents). There is no need for stronger regulation or restriction of the Federal Council's scope of action.
Die Landesregierung hat die Corona-Pandemie gut gemeistert (es gab schliesslich keine Präzedenzfälle). Es besteht kein Bedarf an stärkerer Regulierung oder Einschränkung des Handlungsspielraumes des Bundesrats.
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
If this can ensure access to medical care for the entire population in a useful amount of time: Yes.
Wenn dadurch der Zugang der gesamten Bevölkerung zu medizinischer Pflege in nützlicher Zeit gewährleistet werden kann: Ja.
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
If teachers have the appropriate training and these children are not "left out", regular schooling is a benefit to all children.
Wenn die Lehrpersonen die entsprechende Ausbildung vorweisen können und diese Kinder nicht "links liegen gelassen" werden, ist die reguläre Schulung ein Vorteil für alle Kinder.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
That would be a shift of responsibility. Rather, work should be done on the integration of asylum seekers: Labor market access, language and cultural education, to name just a few keywords.
Das wäre eine Verschiebung der Verantwortung. Eher sollte an der Integration der Asylsuchenden gearbeitet werden: Arbeitsmarkt-Zugang, Sprach- und Kulturausbildung, um nur ein paar Stichworte zu nennen.
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
Provided that the language skills of the community of residence allow it (integration issue).
Sofern es die Sprachkenntnisse der Wohnort-Gemeinde zulassen (Integrationsfrage).
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Finances & taxes
Reduce taxes at the federal level
Do you support tax cuts at the federal level over the next four years?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Compared with other European countries, Switzerland does not have an excessive tax burden. In order to maintain our high quality of life and education, the federal government must have the appropriate finances available.
Im europäische Quervergleich ist die Schweiz steuerlich nicht übermässig belastet. Um unsere hohe Lebens- und Ausbildungsqualität beibehalten zu können, muss der Bund die entsprechenden Finanzen zur Verfügung haben.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
With the ever increasing expansion of highways, there is no incentive to switch to public transportation and the automobile and petroleum lobbies would have no incentive to adapt in individual transportation.
Mit dem immer weiteren Ausbau der Autobahnen besteht kein Anreiz, auf öffentliche Verkehrsmittel umzusteigen und die Automobil- und Erdöl-Lobby hätten keine Anreize zu Anpassung im Individualverkehr.
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
Switzerland should adopt the EU regulations on this issue 1:1.
Die Schweiz sollte die EU-Regelungen in dieser Frage 1:1 übernehmen.
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
Incentives and target agreements cannot change the attitude of individuals and companies in a useful period of time. Certain prohibitions and restrictions are additionally necessary.
Mit Anreizen und Zielvereinbarungen kann man die Einstellung der Personen und Unternehmen nicht in nützlicher Frist ändern. Gewisse Verbote und Einschränkungen sind zusätzlich notwendig.
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
As long as the final storage solution is not completely clarified (without export of nuclear waste!), no further nuclear power plants may be built.
Solange die Endlagerlösung nicht restlos geklärt ist (ohne Export der nuklearen Abfälle!), dürfen keine weiteren Atomkraftwerke gebaut werden.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Confederation can only fulfill its duty to inform the population if it has the appropriate financial means at its disposal. Less than CHF 1.00/day and TV and radio fees is bearable for everyone (especially if you consider how much people spend additionally for all possible information and entertainment platforms).
Der Bund kann seiner Informationspflicht gegenüber der Bevölkerung nur nachkommen, wenn ihm die entsprechenden finanziellen Mittel zur Verfügung stehen. Weniger als CHF 1.00/Tag and Fernseh- und Radiogebühren ist für alle verkraftbar (v.a. wenn man bedenkt, wieviel mensch zusätzlich für alle möglichen Informations- und Unterhaltungsplattformen ausgibt).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We are part of Europe and benefit from the countries around us in all aspects of life (security/defense, politics, responsibility towards all segments of the population, etc.). So it is only natural that we also participate with united forces, and not only benefit.
Wir sind ein Teil von Europa und profitieren von den Ländern um uns herum in allen Aspekten des Lebens (Sicherheit/Verteidigung, Politik, Verantwortung gegenüber allen Bevölkerungssegmenten, etc.). So ist es nur natürlich, dass wir uns auch mit vereinten Kräften daran beteiligen, und nicht nur profitieren.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Not forbidden, but heavily regulated.
Nicht verboten, aber stark reglementiert.
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 are a part of Europe and with "Schengen" we have co-founded a good instrument for the free movement of persons within the Schengen member states. With our Schengen membership, we confirm to the other member states that we are committed to this and show interest in the further development of the agreement.
Wir sind ein Teil von Europa und haben mit "Schengen" ein gutes Instrument für den freien Personenverkehr innerhalb der Schengen-Mitgliedstaaten mitbegründet. Mit unserer Schengen-Mitgliedschaft bestätigen wir den anderen Mitgliedstaaten, dass wir uns dazu verpflichten und an der Weiterentwicklung des Abkommens Interesse zeigen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
As Elie Wiesel said, "Neutrality helps the oppressor, no one helps the victim; silence strengthens the tormentor, never the tormented." For this reason, neutrality must provide the government with some leeway and cannot be absolute.
Wie Elie Wiesel schon sagte: "Neutralität hilft dem Unterdrücker, niemand dem Opfer, Stillschweigen bestärkt den Peiniger, niemals den Gepeinigten." Aus diesem Grund muss die Neutralität der Regierung einen gewissen Spielraum zur Verfügung stellen und kann nicht absolut sein.
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
If then the market economy is actually free, and not abused by lobby groups and corporations (no cartels, no collusion, etc.).
Wenn dann die Marktwirtschaft tatsächlich frei ist, und nicht von Lobby-Gruppen und Unternehmen missbraucht wird (keine Kartelle, keine Absprachen, etc.).
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 |
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Comment
If a family can afford it, then yes. But today this is almost impossible. In addition, external childcare (after a certain age and e.g. with lunch at school) promotes a higher employment rate. Of course, all those involved in external childcare must be paid correctly and economically.
Wenn eine Familie sich das leisten kann, dann ja. Aber heute ist dies fast unmöglich. Zudem fördert die externe Kinderbetreuung (nach einem gewissen alter und bspw. mit Mittagstisch in der Schule) eine höhere Beschäftigten-Quote. Selbstverständlich müssen alle Beteiligten in der externen Kinderbetreuung korrekt und wirtschaftlich entlöhnt werden.
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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Comment
This statement can be generalized. It depends on the criminal act and its background.
Diese Aussage kann ich pauschalisiert werden. Es kommt auf die kriminelle Tat und deren Hintergründe an.
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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Comment
Above all, it needs to network better with Europe and the rest of the world in this sector.
Vor allem muss er sich in diesem Sektor besser vernetzten mit Europa und dem Rest der Welt.
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)"?
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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
In addition, development cooperation must be designed differently, so that a reduced need for migration results and economic and political stability can be given to those supported (fighting corruption, democratization, etc.).
Die Entwicklungszusammenarbeit muss zudem anders ausgestaltet werden, so dass ein geringeres Migrationsbedürfnis resultiert und den Unterstützten eine wirtschaftliche und politische Stabilität gegeben werden kann (Korruptionsbekämpfung, Demokratisierung, etc.).
Comment
When the AHV was launched 75 years ago, men had 66.4 years ahead of them at birth, women 70.9. Today, we live to be 80.8 and 84.9 years old on average. These 14 extra years of life must be reflected in the question of retirement age, not 1:1, but with moderate steps.
Als die AHV vor 75 Jahren ins Leben gerufen wurde, hatten Männer bei Geburt 66,4 Jahre vor sich, Frauen 70,9. Heute werden wir im Schnitt 80,8 und 84,9 Jahre alt. Diese 14 extra Lebensjahre müssen sich in der Frage des Rentenalters spiegeln, nicht 1:1, sondern mit mässigen Schritten.
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