Casimir von Arx
Grünliberale | 15.04.1
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 |
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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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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 |
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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 |
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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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Comment
In principle, both parents should receive an equal amount of leave.
Beide Elternteile sollen grundsätzlich einen gleich langen Urlaub erhalten.
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
The need for such support should rather be clarified at the municipal level. The criteria for support must be geared to ensuring that no deadweight loss occurs; taxpayers' money used should benefit those who actually have problems due to high housing costs.
Der Bedarf für solche Förderung ist eher auf Gemeindeebene zu klären. Die Kriterien für eine Förderung müssen darauf ausgerichtet sein, dass keine Mitnahmeeffekte entstehen; eingesetzte Steuergelder sollen jenen zugute kommen, die tatsächlich Probleme wegen hoher Wohnkosten haben.
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
In principle, it makes sense for products with less sugar to have a price advantage.
Grundsätzlich ist es sinnvoll, wenn Produkte mit weniger Zucker einen Preisvorteil haben.
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
Combined with a targeted expansion of premium reductions.
Kombiniert mit einer gezielten Ausweitung der Prämienverbilligungen.
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 |
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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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Comment
The federal government could be given more powers to increase the pressure on the cantons to plan the hospital landscape on a supraregional basis and to ensure that there is no oversupply and no hospitals with too few cases in specialty and cutting-edge medicine. On the other hand, I don't think that the federal government should determine hospital locations.
Der Bund könnte mehr Kompetenzen erhalten, um den Druck auf die Kantone zu erhöhen, damit diese die Spitallandschaft überregional planen und sicherstellen, dass es kein Überangebot und keine Spitäler mit zu kleinen Fallzahlen in der Spezial- und der Spitzenmedizin gibt. Hingegen finde ich nicht, dass der Bund Spitalstandorte festlegen sollte.
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
The needs of the children are paramount. Sufficient resources must be available for good integration.
Die Bedürfnisse der Kinder stehen im Vordergrund. Für eine gute Integration müssen genügend Ressourcen zur Verfügung stehen.
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
The requirements should be more standardized, and this should be done by leveling them up rather than down. However, this is not a matter for the federal government, but for the cantons.
Die Anforderungen sollten stärker vereinheitlicht werden, und das eher durch eine Nivellierung nach oben als nach unten. Das ist aber nicht Angelegenheit des Bundes, sondern der Kantone.
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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Comment
Today, there are sometimes very long residence periods at cantonal and municipal level as a prerequisite for naturalization, which are factually untenable and unrealistic. These should be lowered. On the other hand, I am not in favor of lowering the language requirements.
Heute bestehen teils sehr lange Wohnsitzfristen auf Kantons- und Gemeindeebene als Voraussetzung für eine Einbürgerung, die sachlich unhaltbar und lebensfremd sind. Diese sollen gesenkt werden. Hingegen bin ich nicht für eine Senkung der sprachlichen Anforderungen.
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
We need qualified workers to combat the shortage of skilled labor.
Wir benötigen gegen den Fachkräftemangel qualifizierte Arbeitskräfte.
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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Comment
The following restrictions are conceivable for me: - The right to vote and to be elected is only granted upon application. - The passive right to vote (= to be elected) remains bound to the naturalization.
Folgende Einschränkungen sind für mich denkbar: - Das Stimm- und Wahlrecht wird nur auf Antrag hin erteilt. - Das passive Wahlrecht (= gewählt werden) bleibt an die Einbürgerung gebunden.
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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Comment
One probably does not choose the medical profession to offer euthanasia. Therefore, there must be no legal or factual pressure to do so. Just as there must be no pressure on patients to make use of euthanasia.
Den Arztberuf wählt man wohl nicht, um Sterbehilfe anzubieten. Daher darf es keinen rechtlichen oder faktischen Druck hierfür geben. So, wie es auch auf die Patient:innen keinen Druck geben darf, Sterbehilfe in Anspruch zu nehmen.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
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Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
The yardstick is that a service is accessible, but not in what form. Take the example of postal services: Postal services do not necessarily require a separate post office. They can also be offered in a store. I have had good experiences with this.
Wobei der Gradmesser ist, dass eine Dienstleistung zugänglich ist, nicht aber, in welcher Form. Am Beispiel von Post-Dienstleistungen: Für Post-Dienstleistungen braucht es nicht zwingend eine separate Poststelle. Sie können auch in einem Laden angeboten werden. Ich habe damit gute Erfahrungen gemacht.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We should use less plastic. In some areas it is obviously unnecessary (e.g. plastic drinking straws, exfoliating shampoo); there a ban can help if the industry does not limit itself. In other areas, a ban is disproportionate, especially since Switzerland is not located by the sea. More important to reduce microplastics in the environment are measures and innovations to reduce tire wear.
Wir sollten weniger Plastik verbrauchen. In manchen Bereichen ist es offensichtlich unnötig (z. B. Plastiktrinkhalme, Peeling-Shampoo); dort kann ein Verbot helfen, wenn die Branche sich nicht selbst beschränkt. In anderen Bereichen ist ein Verbot unverhältnismässig, zumal die Schweiz nicht am Meer liegt. Wichtiger zur Reduktion von Mikroplastik in der Umwelt sind Massnahmen und Innovationen zur Reduktion des Pneuabriebs.
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 |
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Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The digitization of government services is important and challenging. A balance is needed between the federal approach (decentralized, different approaches are tried out) and the unified approach (remove digital hurdles, exploit economies of scale, higher standards possible). For example, the state should have to disclose the source code of important or mandatory digital offerings. I question a purely top-down approach, especially since the federal government does not excel in all IT projects either.
Die Digitalisierung staatlicher Dienstleistungen ist wichtig und anspruchsvoll. Es braucht eine Balance zwischen dem föderalen (dezentral, verschiedene Ansätze werden ausprobiert) und dem einheitlichen Ansatz (digitale Hürden abbauen, Skaleneffekte nutzen, höhere Standards möglich). Z. B. sollte der Staat den Quellcode wichtiger oder obligatorischer digitaler Angebote offenlegen müssen. Einen reinen Top-down-Ansatz hinterfrage ich, zumal auch der Bund nicht bei allen IT-Projekten brilliert.
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 |
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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
The approach chosen in the framework agreement makes sense to me: as far as access to the EU internal market is concerned, it is understandable in principle that the EU wants a level playing field for all market participants and no cherry-picking. Deviations are possible, however, and they can be sanctioned, but only with a proportionate sanction. This protects Switzerland from arbitrariness if it does not want to support a rule on the EU internal market.
Den Ansatz, der im Rahmenabekommen gewählt wurde, leuchtet mir ein: Soweit der Zugang zum EU-Binnenmarkt betroffen ist, ist grundsätzlich verständlich, dass die EU gleiche Spielregeln für alle Marktteilnehmer will und keine Rosinenpickerei. Abweichungen sind aber möglich, dafür können sie sanktioniert werden, aber nur mit einer verhältnismässigen Sanktion. Das schützt die Schweiz vor Willkür, wenn sie ein Regel zum EU-Binnenmarkt nicht mittragen will.
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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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 necessary that he reduce it. In other words, redistribution is necessary, but not complete "equalization. In the case of wealth inequality, the need for action is evident.
Es ist notwendig, dass er sie reduziert. Anders gesagt: Umverteilung ist notwendig, nicht aber ein vollständiger "Ausgleich". Bei den Vermögensunterschieden ist der Handlungsbedarf evident.
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
Stronger environmental protection is necessary to preserve our livelihoods in the long term. This should be achieved as far as possible in harmony with our economic needs or thanks to the economy. However, environmental protection sets limits to certain types of economic growth.
Ein stärkerer Umweltschutz ist nötig, um langfristig unsere Lebensgrundlagen zu erhalten. Dies soll möglichst im Einklang unseren wirtschaftlichen Bedürfnissen bzw. auch dank der Wirtschaft gelingen. Der Umweltschutz setzt aber bestimmten Arten von Wirtschaftswachstum Grenzen.
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"?
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
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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"?
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
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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
Provided individual taxation is also introduced and further steps are taken to ensure that the state treats unmarried and married couples equally financially.
Sofern auch die Individualbesteuerung eingeführt wird und weitere Schritte gemacht werden, damit der Staat unverheiratete und verheiratete Paare finanziell gleichbehandelt.
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