Tim Spicher
Grünliberale | 06.04
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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Comment
The lifting of the ceiling leads to the strengthening of the better position of marriage compared to other life models.
Die Aufhebung der Plafonierung führt zur Verstärkung der Besserstellung der Ehe gegenüber anderen Lebensmodellen.
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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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 |
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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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Comment
Everyone should be able to decide for themselves. Instead of compulsory vaccination, a higher vaccination rate should be achieved through persuasion.
Jeder soll selbst entscheiden können. Statt eine Impfpflicht, sollte durch Überzeugungsarbeit eine höheren Impfrate erzielt 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 |
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Contribution to healthcare costs
Should insured persons contribute more to health care costs (e.g., increase the minimum deductible)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
The "polluter pays" principle and personal responsibility should also be strengthened in the area of healthcare costs. However, I am in favor of a targeted expansion of premium reductions.
Das Verursacherprinzip und die Eigenverantwortung sind grundsätzlich auch bei den Gesundheitskosten zu stärken. Jedoch setze ich mich für einen gezielten Ausbau der Prämienverbilligung ein.
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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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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Comment
I want every person to be able to realize their full potential - throughout their lives. We must foster the talents and potential of all children so that every child has the opportunity for a self-determined life.
Ich möchte, dass jeder Mensch sein volles Potenzial ausschöpfen kann – und das ein Leben lang. Wir müssen die Talente und Potenziale aller Kinder fördern, damit jedes Kind die Möglichkeit auf ein selbstbestimmtes Leben bekommt.
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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Comment
Switzerland's labor force potential is far from being fully utilized. Many well-educated people are working less than they would like to. Without appropriate measures, this problem will become even worse in the future. It is high time that we gear ourselves to the labor market of the future. This requires targeted reforms in the tax system, in education and research, and for the compatibility of family and career.
Das Arbeitskräftepotential der Schweiz wird bei Weitem nicht ausgeschöpft. Viele gut ausgebildete Personen arbeiten weniger, als sie gerne würden. Ohne geeignete Massnahmen wird sich dieses Problem in Zukunft noch verstärken. Es ist höchste Zeit, dass wir uns auf den Arbeitsmarkt der Zukunft ausrichten. Dies bedingt gezielte Reformen beim Steuersystem, bei Bildung und Forschung und für die Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf.
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 |
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Comment
Equality of all family and life models as well as equal opportunities are a matter of course for me and must be ensured. Discrimination and racism have no place in our society!
Die Gleichstellung aller Familien- und Lebensmodelle sowie die Chancengerechtigkeit sind für mich selbstverständlich und sicherzustellen. Diskriminierung und Rassismus haben in unserer Gesellschaft keinen Platz!
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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Comment
Switzerland's labor force potential is far from being fully exploited. The disproportionately high tax burden on second earnings eats away a large part of the additional income. This exacerbates the shortage of skilled workers. Cleverly designed, individual taxation can provide the necessary incentives for second earners to work, increase labor force participation and thus contribute to prosperity in Switzerland. Without creating socially undesirable additional burdens on families.
Das Arbeitskräftepotential der Schweiz wird bei Weitem nicht ausgeschöpft. Die überproportional hohe Steuerbelastung auf dem Zweitverdienst frisst einen grossen Teil des zusätzlichen Einkommens weg. Das verstärkt den Fachkräftemangel. Clever ausgestaltet kann die Individualbesteuerung notwendige Erwerbsanreize für Zweitverdienende setzen, die Erwerbsbeteiligung erhöhen und damit zum Wohlstand in der Schweiz beitragen. Ohne dass es zu sozial unerwünschten Mehrbelastungen von Familien kommt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A national minimum wage would not only raise the lowest wages, but the entire wage structure. The consequence would be a strong increase in the price of Switzerland as a workplace. This would unnecessarily endanger numerous jobs, especially in the low-wage sector.
Ein nationaler Mindestlohn würde nicht nur die tiefsten Löhne, sondern das ganze Lohngefüge anheben. Die Folge wäre eine starke Verteuerung des Werkplatzes Schweiz. Dies würde insbesondere im Niedriglohnbereich zahlreiche Arbeitsplätze unnötig gefährden.
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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Comment
There must be no more bank bailouts by emergency law! Bonuses for senior management must not be paid from state funds.
Es darf keine weiteren Bankrettungen per Notrecht mehr geben! Boni für das obere Management darf nicht von Staatsgeldern bezahlt werden.
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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Comment
More affordable housing is not created through more regulation, but through more active spatial planning, high-quality densification, more efficient and needs-based housing, and simpler and faster procedures. The goal is a high quality of living in a Switzerland with short distances between life and work as well as hurdle-free accessibility to nature and recreation areas. Switzerland must be economical with its land resources and biologically valuable settlement belts.
Mehr bezahlbarer Wohnraum entsteht nicht durch mehr Regulierung, sondern durch aktivere Raumplanung, hochwertige Verdichtung, effizienteren und bedarfsgerechten Wohnraum und durch einfachere und schnellere Verfahren. Das Ziel ist eine hohe Wohnqualität in einer Schweiz mit kurzen Wegen zwischen Leben und Arbeit so- wie hürdenfreie Erreichbarkeit von Natur- und Erholungsräumen. Die Schweiz muss haushälterisch mit ihren Landressourcen und biologisch wertvollen Siedlungstrenngürteln umgehen.
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 for work of equal value" - this principle has been enshrined in the Federal Constitution for 34 years. The Gender Equality Act has been in force for 19 years. This has still not been put into practice.
Gleicher Lohn für gleichwertige Arbeit“- seit 34 Jahren steht dieser Grundsatz in der Bundesverfassung. Seit 19 Jahren ist das Gleichstellungsgesetz in Kraft. In die Tat ist dies bis jetzt noch immer nicht umgesetzt.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Motorized individual transport must therefore be used moderately and responsibly, and financed in a way that is fair to those who cause it. Accordingly, we, the GLP, advocate a sustainable restructuring of the Swiss transport system: First and foremost, traffic should be avoided, and secondly, the shift to more efficient means of transport such as cycling, walking and public transport should be promoted.
Der motorisierte Individualverkehr muss deshalb massvoll sowie eigenverantwortlich eingesetzt und verursachergerecht finanziert werden. Entsprechend setzen wir uns, die GLP, für einen nachhaltigen Umbau des Schweizer Verkehrssystems ein: In erster Linie soll Verkehr vermieden, in zweiter die Verlagerung auf effizientere Verkehrsmittel wie den Velo- und Fussverkehr sowie den öffentlichen Verkehr gefördert werden.
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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Comment
To ensure that our descendants can also develop freely in their lives, we have a duty to leave them neither ecological nor financial legacies. We want to achieve this primarily with incentives and only where not otherwise possible with regulations and prohibitions.
Damit sich auch unsere Nachkommen in ihrem Leben frei entfalten können, stehen wir in der Pflicht, ihnen weder ökologische noch finanzielle Altlasten zu hinterlassen. Das wollen wir in erster Linie mit Anreizen und nur wo nicht anders möglich mit Vorschriften und Verboten erreichen.
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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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
I would advocate custodial fees.
Ich würde Depot-Gebühren befürworten.
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 |
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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 |
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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
Media diversity, quality journalism and regional media are central to a direct, federal and multilingual Switzerland.
Die Medienvielfalt, Qualitätsjournalismus und regionale Medien sind zentral für eine direkte, föderale und mehrsprachige Schweiz.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
People should be able to influence the decisions that affect their future (e.g. old-age provision, environmental, climate and energy policy) at an early stage.
Menschen sollen schon früh die Entscheidungen mitbeeinflussen können, welche ihre Zukunft betreffen (z.B. Altersvorsorge, Umwelt-, Klima- und Energiepolitik).
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
I am in favor of a lean and cost-efficient militia army.
Ich bin für eine schlanken und kosteneffizienten Milizarmee.
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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
People who abide by our laws should be trusted and privacy guaranteed.
Menschen, die sich an unsere Gesetze halten, soll Vertrauen geschenkt und die Privatsphäre garantiert werden.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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."
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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".
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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."
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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
Ambitious environmental protection and a strong economy go hand in hand.
Ambitionierter Umweltschutz und eine starke Wirtschaft gehen Hand in Hand.
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"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
Agriculture provides valuable services in the public interest, such as the protection of the cultivated landscape and the preservation of biodiversity. These public services should be provided effectively and efficiently and compensated fairly. Farming should be attractive for those who have an economic perspective through the sale of products on the market and direct payments for the provision of public services.
Die Landwirtschaft erbringt wertvolle Leistungen im öffentlichen Interesse wie den Schutz der Kulturlandschaft und den Erhalt der Biodiversität. Diese gemeinwirtschaftlichen Leistungen sollen wirksam und effizient erbracht und fair abgegolten werden. Das Bewirtschaften eines Landwirtschaftsbetriebes soll für diejenigen attraktiv sein, die mit dem Verkauf von Produkten am Markt und den Direktzahlungen für die Erbringung gemeinwirtschaftlicher Leistungen eine wirtschaftliche Perspektive haben.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
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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"?
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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"?
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Comment
The pension system is becoming increasingly unbalanced due to demographic change. The GLP pursues the goal of reducing the redistribution from employees to pensioners and at the same time maintaining the pension level as far as possible. This requires an adjustment and flexibilization of the retirement age, taking into account industry-specific conditions.
Die Altersvorsorge gerät durch den demografischen Wandel zunehmend ins Ungleichgewicht. Die GLP verfolgt das Ziel die Umverteilung von Arbeitnehmenden zu Rentner:innen zu reduzieren und zugleich das Rentenniveau möglichst zu erhalten. Dafür sind eine Anpassung und Flexibilisierung des Rentenalters unter Berücksichtigung der branchenspezifischen Verhältnisse nötig.
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