Christian Buri
Grünliberale | 23.04.3
Welfare state & family
Raise the retirement age to 67
Do you support an increase in the retirement age (e.g., to 67)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 support joint parental leave to eliminate discrimination against women.
Ich befürworte eine gemeinsame Elternzeit, damit die Diskriminierung der Frauen wegfällt.
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
I am even in favor of municipalities withdrawing building land from speculation through purchase in order to promote non-profit housing and make housing affordable.
Ich bin sogar dafür, dass Gemeinden Bauland durch Kauf der Spekulation entziehen, um gemeinnützigen Wohnungsbau zu fördern und Wohnungen erschwinglich zu machen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Excessive consumption of sugar leads to many health problems that can be serious for those affected. In line with the polluter pays principle, a tax levied on sugar could help to cover some of the health costs caused by sugar.
Der übermässige Konsum von Zucker führt zu vielen Gesundheitsproblemen, die für die Betroffenen schwerwiegend sein können. Im Sinne des Verursacherprinzips könnte mit einer auf Zucker erhobenen Steuer ein Teil der durch Zucker verursachten Gesundheitskosten mitgetragen werden.
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
A higher deductible would (hopefully) lead to a curbing of unnecessary trivial cases. Low-income earners would not be disadvantaged by this if they are entitled to social assistance.
Eine höhere Franchise würde (hoffentlich) zu einer Eindämmung von unnötigen Bagatellfällen führen. Geringverdienende würden davon nicht benachteiligt, wenn sie Anrecht auf Sozialhilfe haben.
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
As has been shown, the Federal Council can act much faster than a - divided - parliament. And this does not undermine democracy. The Federal Council must later answer for its decisions.
Wie sich gezeigt hat kann der Bundesrat viel schneller agieren als ein - zerstrittenes - Parlament. Und die Demokratie wird dadurch nicht ausgehebelt. Der Bundesrat muss später für seine Entscheide gerade stehen.
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 |
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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 |
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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
But at the same time, the advantages of the dual education system must always be emphasized. Whoever does an apprenticeship has several advantages: He gains a lot of very valuable professional experience, quickly becomes (financially) independent and all courses of study are still open to him!
Aber gleichzeitig müssen die Vorteile des Dualen Bildungssystems immer wieder hervorgehoben werden. Wer eine Lehre macht hat mehrere Vorteile: Er macht viele sehr wertvolle Berufserfahrungen, wird schnell (finanziell) selbständig und ihm stehen trotzdem alle Studiengänge offen!
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
We have had to stem too many involuntary expenses in recent years (Corona).
Wir haben in den vergangenen Jahren zu viele unfreiwillige Ausgaben stemmen müssen (Corona).
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Individual taxation also has a positive effect on daycare for children. The current system strongly disadvantages the re-entry of caregivers because of the respective threatening tax progression: (Too) often it is a zero-sum game. The tax increase just eats away at the additional income.
Die Individualbesteuerung führt auch bei der Tagesbetreuung der Kinder zu einem positiven Effekt. Das jetzige System benachteiligt den Wiedereinstieg von Betreuenden wegen der jeweils drohenden Steuerprogression stark: (Zu) Oft ist es ein Nullsummenspiel. Die Steuererhöhung frisst das Zusatzeinkommen gerade wieder weg.
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
This is a difficult question. If private assets in the form of securities and real estate are inherited, a supplementary tax makes sense. As a counterweight to the normal course of the wealth gap "rich get richer, poor get poorer". The situation is quite different if the assets are held in an SME. There, an additional inheritance tax can lead to the bankruptcy of a business.
Dies ist eine schwierige Frage. Wird Privatvermögen in Form von Wertschriften und Immobilien vererbt, macht eine Zusatzsteuer Sinn. Als Gegengewicht zum normalen Verlauf der Vermögensschere "Reiche werden reicher, Arme werden ärmer". Ganz anders sieht es aus, wenn das Vermögen in einem KMU steckt. Dort kann eine zusätzliche Erbschaftssteuer zum Konkurs eines Betriebes führen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In the interest of internal densification, the existing building regulations must be relaxed. As a farmer, I am in favor of a massive tightening of the regulations that apply to new zoning of building land.
Im Sinne der inneren Verdichtung müssen die bestehenden Bau-Vorschriften gelockert werden. Als Bauer bin ich dafür für eine massive Verschärfung der Vorschriften die für Neueinzonungen von Bauland gelten.
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
Supply creates demand.
Angebot schafft Nachfrage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
As long as there is not a solar system on every (non-historic) house roof, and as long as energy is wasted, a general relaxation does not make sense to me. At the moment, we are in the process of committing major environmental sins in a hurry. Only for the construction of storage lakes for the surplus PV energy we must offer hand. Saving energy is the topic of the hour!
Solange nicht auf jedem (nicht denkmalgeschützten) Hausdach eine Solaranlage ist, und solange Energie verschwendet wird, ist eine generelle Lockerung für mich nicht sinnvoll. Wir sind im Moment gerade daran, eilig grosse Umweltsünden zu begehen. Einzig für den Bau von Speicherseen für die überschüssige PV-Energie müssen wir Hand bieten. Energiesparen ist das Thema der Stunde!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I support the further spread of large carnivores. Unfortunately, Switzerland is too densely populated for these animals and our behavior is not adapted to the animals (bear-proof garbage and compost bins). This must be changed! In order to allow a safe coexistence of animals and humans and a further increase of the populations, only those large carnivores may be protected which have not lost their natural shyness towards humans and cattle.
Ich befürworte die weitere Verbreitung von Grossraubtieren. Leider ist die Schweiz für diese Tiere zu dicht besiedelt und unser Verhalten nicht an die Tiere angepasst (Bären-sichere Kehricht- und Kompost-Behälter). Dies muss geändert werden! Damit ein sicheres Zusammenleben von Tier und Mensch und eine weitere Steigerung der Populationen möglich ist, dürfen nur diejenigen Grossraubtiere geschützt werden, welche ihre natürliche Scheu vor Mensch und Rind nicht verloren haben.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
30 percent seems to be a high value. Unfortunately, this is not so. It also includes the Alpine regions. In the Central Plateau, however, there is a massive lack of biodiversity areas and "biodiversity highways" that make the life and exchange of animals possible.
30 Prozent scheint ein hoher Wert zu sein. Leider ist dies nicht so. Er umfasst auch die Alpenregionen. Im Mittelland fehlen jedoch massiv Biodiversitätsflächen und "Biodiversitäts-Autobahnen", welche das Leben und den Austausch der Tiere möglich machen.
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introducing an optional financial referendum against federal spending
Should it be possible to hold a referendum on federal spending above a certain amount (optional financial referendum)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Security & military
Increasing the size of the army to at least 120,000 soldiers
Are you in favor of expanding the army's target number of soldiers to at least 120,000?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Re-export of Swiss weapons
Should the Federal Council be allowed to authorize other states to re-export Swiss weapons in cases of a war of aggression in violation of international law (e.g., the attack on Ukraine)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Provided that wage protection for employees remains guaranteed.
Sofern der Lohnschutz der Arbeitnehmenden gewährleistet bleibt.
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
A comprehensive free trade agreement endangers food safety in Switzerland. We would have to accept the very liberal approval conditions for food.
Ein umfassendes Freihandelsabkommen gefährdet die Lebensmittelsicherheit in der Schweiz. Wir müssten die seeehr liberalen Zulassungsbedingungen für Lebensmittel akzeptieren.
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
Provided that the legislator establishes fair framework conditions in favor of people and the environment.
Sofern der Gesetzgeber faire Rahmenbedingungen zugunsten von Mensch und Umwelt festlegt.
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 as a balance to the power and market relations which basically lead to a gap between rich and poor.
Dies als Ausgleich zu den Macht- und Marktverhältnissen welche grundsätzlich zu einer Schere Arm - Reich führen.
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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Comment
Our nature is our basis of life. So is the economy, but not if it comes at the expense of nature.
Unsere Natur ist unsere Lebensgrundlage. Wirtschaft auch; aber nicht wenn es auf Kosten der Natur geht.
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But direct payments should be targeted differently. They should always be checked for their sustainability and environmental compatibility. At the moment, we are generously subsidizing pesticide-intensive agriculture, which is polluting the drinking water in many places at our expense.
Aber die Direktzahlungen sollten anders ausgerichtet werden. Sie sollten immer auf deren Nachhaltigkeit und Umweltverträglichkeit überprüft werden. Im Moment subventionieren wir grosszügig eine Pestizid-intensive Landwirtschaft, die auf unsere Kosten vielerorts das Trinkwasser verunreinigt.
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
If we are serious about climate protection, we have to save energy. This also applies to mobility. That means we have to promote slow-moving traffic and public transport.
Wenn wir es ernst meinen mit dem Klimaschutz, müssen wir Energie sparen. Auch bei der Mobilität. Das heisst, wir müssen den Langsamverkehr und den Öffentlichen Verkehr fördern.
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
Today's generous funding for road transport is based on a false assumption. Namely, that road traffic finances all these expenses itself. But today's calculation does not take into account any climate, environmental and health damage caused by today's road traffic. Our money would be much better invested in the development of a strong bicycle network.
Die heutigen, grosszügigen Gelder für den Strassenverkehr gründen auf einer falschen Annahme. Nämlich, dass der Strassenverkehr alle diese Ausgaben selbst finanziere. Aber die heutige Rechnung berücksichtigt keine Klima-, keine Umwelt- und keine Gesundheitsschäden welche durch den heutigen Strassenverkehr entstehen. Im Ausbau eines starken Velo-Netzes wäre unser Geld wesentlich besser investiert.
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
To ensure that the AHV remains financially viable and that the younger generation does not have to bear the entire burden, the retirement age must be linked to life expectancy in the medium term.
Damit die AHV finanzierbar bleibt und nicht die junge Generation sämtliche Last tragen muss, muss mittelfristig das Rentenalter an die Lebenserwartung gekoppelt werden.
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