Rolf Frischknecht
Grünliberale | 23.06.0
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 |
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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
Important and dangerous diseases must be avoided for the welfare of other children with vaccination.
Wichtige und gefährliche Krankheiten müssen zum Wohl von anderen Kinder mit Impfung vermieden werden.
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
The economic damage caused by too much sugar in the diet has been proven. The proceeds from this levy are to be used for prevention.
Der volkswirtschaftliche Schaden von zu viel Zucker in der Nahrung ist erwiesen. Erträge aus dieser Abgabe sollen zur Prävention verwendet 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
Exemptions could be discussed for low-income earners,
Für Geringverdienende könnten Ausnahmen diskutiert werden,
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 Federal Council must remain capable of acting when public health is threatened.
Der Bundesrat muss handlungsfähig bleiben, wenn die Volksgesundheit bedroht ist.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In case of labor shortage - yes! The qualification and the need must be shown.
Bei Arbeitskräftemangel - ja! Die Qualifikation und der Bedarf müssen ausgewiesen 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
If the possibility exists, such accommodations should be explored
Wenn die Möglichkeit besteht, sollten solche Unterbringungsmöglichkeiten geprüft werden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
There are people with a different orientation. However, international coordination of the approach would be necessary to avoid difficulties when crossing borders
Es gibt Menschen mit anderer Orientierung. Eine internationale Abstimmung des Vorgehens wäre aber notwendig, um Schwierigkeiten bei Grenzübertritten zu vermeiden
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
The federal tax is only a small part of the taxes. Our state needs the money to fulfill higher-level tasks.
Die Bundessteuer macht nur einen kleinen Teil der Steuern aus. Unser Staat braucht das Geld um übergeordnete Aufgaben erfüllen zu können.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This would be useful to support the tasks of the state.
Das wäre sinnvoll, um die Aufgaben des Staates zu unterstützen.
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
This also avoids structural poverty and serves everyone.
Das vermeidet auch strukturelle Armut und dient allen.
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
Noise protection can be improved by technical measures, but it is imperative. Densified building in urban centers makes sense.
Der Lärmschutz kann durch technische Massnahmen verbessert werden, ist aber zwingend notwendig. Verdichtetes Bauen in urbanen Zentren ist sinnvoll.
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Equal pay must be ensured for work of equal value.
Bei gleichwertiger Arbeit muss ein gleicher Lohn sichergestellt sein.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Road expansion in turn leads to increased traffic - better to promote public transport and make it cheaper.
Strassenausbau führt wiederum zu Mehrverkehr- besser öffentlichen Verkehr fördern und verbilligen.
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
The climate crisis is here - action must be taken. In principle, incentives and target agreements are the better means. If incentives do not help and targets are not met, we will be forced to resort to bans,
Die Klimakrise ist da- es muss gehandelt werden. Prinzipiell sind Anreize und Zielvereinbarungen das bessere Mittel. Wenn die Anreize nicht helfen und Zielvereinbarungen nicht erfüllt werden, werden wir gezwungenermassen zu Verboten greifen müssen,
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
Solar panels on roofs make sense and bring a lot. Before this potential has not been exploited, we should not sacrifice new natural landscapes.
Solaranlagen auf Dächern sind sinnvoll und bringen viel. Bevor dieses Potential nicht ausgeschöpft wurde, sollten wir nicht neuen Naturlandschaften opfern.
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
The people had clearly rejected nuclear power plants because the risks are too great. Until a completely new, safe way of use has been researched, such projects are to be rejected.
Das Volk hatte die AKW deutlich abgelehnt, da die Risiken zu gross sind. Bevor nicht eine völlig neue, ungefährliche Nutzungsart erforscht wurde sind solche Projekte abzulehnen.
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
In any case - all belong to Switzerland - and the peripheral regions also have a right to a good public service.
Auf jeden Fall- alle gehören zur Schweiz- und die Randregionen haben auch ein Anrecht auf einen guten Service public.
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
Inefficient use of electricity should be avoided. An industry comparison would be useful.
Ineffiziente Stromnutzung sollte vermeiden werden. Ein Branchenvergleich wäre sinnvoll.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Wars today are not fought with masses of people - more important are good international partnerships and a commitment to peace,
Kriege werden heute nicht mit Menschenmassen geführt- wichtiger sind gute international Partnerschaften und ein Engagement für den Frieden,
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In the case of wars of aggression that violate international law, we must do everything we can to support the victim's cause.
Bei völkerrechtswidrigen Angriffskriegen müssen wir alles tun, um den Opferstatt zu unterstützen.
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
this does not fit to a democratic state and bears the danger of abuse
das passt nicht zu einem demokratischen Staat und birgt die Gefahr von Missbrauch
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The Schengen Agreement also brings enormous advantages for Switzerland. Good risk-oriented controls are better.
Das Schengen-Abkommen bringt auch für die Schweiz enorme Vorteile. Gute risikoorientierte Kontrollen sind besser.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
U.S. agricultural commodities are problematic in some cases (e.g., hormone-treated meat)
Die Landwirtschaftsgüter der USA sind teilweise problematisch (z.B. hormonbehandeltes fleisch)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The bilateral agreements with the EU are a successful model and should be further expanded.
Die Bilateralen Verträge mit der EU sind ein Erfolgsmodell und sollten weiter ausgebaut werden.
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
"Neutrality" cannot be an excuse when it comes to fighting aggressors.
"Neutralität" kann keine Ausrede sein, wenn es darum geht, Aggressoren zu bekämpfen.
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
In principle, yes, but you have to keep an eye on the boundaries.
Im Prinzip ja, aber man muss die Grenzen im Auge behalten.
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, yes - but the market economy must be able to guarantee ecological and social standards.
Im Prinzip ja- aber die Marktwirtschaft muss ökologische und soziale Standards garantieren können.
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
To a certain extent, yes. But commitment must continue to be worthwhile.
Bis zu einem gewissen Grad, ja. Engagement muss sich aber weiterhin lohnen.
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
Parents must share the work of earning a living and caring for children equally.
Eltern müssen sich die Erwerbs- und Betreuungsarbeit gleichmässig aufteilen.
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
Digitization can help in many ways. However, the developments must be kept in mind (big brother is watching you).
Die Digitalisierung kann in vielem helfen. Die Entwicklungen sind aber im Auge zu behalten (big brother is watching you)
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
Prevention and reintegration help better.
Prävention und Wiedereingliederung helfen besser.
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
Constant growth at the expense of the environment ultimately harms ourselves.
Ständiges Wachstum auf Kosten der Umwelt schadet uns letztlich selbst.
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
We are at a good level. Structural poverty must be avoided through further education, fair wages and social housing.
Wir sind auf einem guten Level. Strukturelle Armut muss durch Weiterbildung, gerechte Löhne und sozialen Wohnungsbau vermeiden werden.
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
Education is our capital for the future.
Bildung ist unser Kapital für die Zukunft.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Direct payments must be based strictly on ecological criteria. Payments in the meat sector must be reduced in favor of crop production.
Direktzahlungen müssen strikt auf ökologischen Kriterien basiert ausgezahlt werden. Zahlungen im Bereich Fleischwirtschaft sind zu Gunsten des Pflanzenbaus zu reduzieren.
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
Public transport must be affordable and efficient if it is to hold its own against private transport or make up ground.
Der öffentliche Verkehr muss preisgünstig und effizient sein, wenn er gegen den Individualverkehr Bestand haben oder Boden gutmachen will.
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
Incentives must be created for the use of public transport - cheaper GA, fare reductions, better service also in peripheral regions.
Es sind Anreize für die Nutzung des öffentlichen Verkehrs zu schaffen- Verbilligte GA, Tarifreduktionen, besseres Angebot auch in Randregionen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A fairer distribution would make sense - e.g. 14 weeks each, to be taken within 3 years after birth at the latest.
Gerechter verteilen wäre sinnvoll- z.B. je 14 Wochen, innert spätestens 3 Jahren nach Geburt zu beziehen.
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