Boris Calame
Grünliberale | 18.09
Welfare state & family
Raise the retirement age to 67
Do you support an increase in the retirement age (e.g., to 67)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Married status may not be an indicator of the ability to live together. You can be married and live separately, but you can also live together without being married. Individual taxation with clarified deductions seems much more relevant.
La statut de marié ne peut-être être l’indicateur de la capacité de vivre. On peut en effet être marié et vivre séparément, mais aussi vivre ensemble sans pour autant être marié. Une imposition individuelle avec des déductions clarifiées semble bien plus pertinent.
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 |
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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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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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
But with dedicated resources and a reduced workforce.
Mais avec des moyens dédiés et des effectifs réduits.
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
Demands are increasing in all fields, and this means that more and more people are being left behind in their initial and secondary training. Too many doors are being closed, even though everyone's potential deserves to be realized.
Dans tous les domaines les exigences augmentent, cela engendre de plus en plus de personnes qui sont laissées de côté dans leurs formations initiales et secondaires, c’est trop de portes qui se ferment alors même que le potentiel de chacun mérite de pouvoir se réaliser.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But it all depends on real needs and priorities.
Mais cela dépend d’abord des besoins réels et des priorités retenues.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce a national inheritance tax
Would you support the introduction of a national inheritance tax on all inheritances over one million Swiss francs? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Strengthen financial equalization between the cantons
Should the differences between cantons with high and low financial capacity be further reduced through fiscal equalization?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The contributing cantons cannot make themselves heard by the receiving cantons. The system is blocked by a majority of receivers.
Les cantons contributeurs ne peuvent se faire entendre des cantons receveurs. Le système est bloqué par une majorité de receveurs.
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
The minimum wage must be weighted according to canton/place of residence. The course of life is very different between city cantons and "rural" cantons.
Le salaire minimum doit être pondéré selon le canton/lieu de résidence. Le cours de la vie étant très différent entre les cantons ville et les cantons « ruraux ».
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This would open up the consumption of all forms of electrical energy, regardless of their climatic and/or environmental impact. We need local strategies with our public industrial services.
Ce serait une ouverture à la consommation de toutes les énergies électriques, indépendamment de leur impact climatique et/ou environnemental. Nous devons avoir des stratégies locales avec nos Services industriels publics.
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
Protection against noise is a key public health issue. Noise also affects people's ability to learn, train and work.
La protection contre le bruit est un élément clef de santé publique. Le bruit impacte également la personne dans ses capacités d’apprentissage, de formation et de travail.
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
In light of climate and environmental challenges, priority must be given to strengthening public transport services, environmental protection (biodiversity) and local agricultural production.
Au regard des enjeux climatiques et environnementaux, la priorité doit aller au renforcement des services de transports publics, à la protection de l’environnement (biodiversité) et à la production agricole locale.
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 government needs to establish a binding framework. Certain products that are too inefficient must be banned from sale and import.
L’Etat doit poser un cadre contraignant. Certains produits trop peu efficients doivent être interdits de vente et d’importation.
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
Authorization procedures need to be grouped together to enable projects to be carried out within a reasonable timeframe. However, energy production must not be to the detriment of environmental protection and the maintenance, or even development, of biodiversity. For large-scale projects, a "neutral" evaluation process could be set up sufficiently far upstream (e.g. ad hoc commission), to enable initial arbitration of projects.
Les procédures d’autorisation doivent être regroupées pour permettre la réalisation des projets dans un temps raisonnable. Toutefois, la production d’énergie ne peut se faire au détriment de la protection de l’environnement et du maintient, voir du développement de la biodiversité. Pour les grands projets, un processus d’évaluation « neutre » pourrait être mis en place suffisamment en amont (par ex. commission ad hoc), ceci pour permettre un arbitrage initial des projets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Protecting biodiversity is essential to human survival. The percentage doesn't necessarily seem to me to be the priority, but rather the quality, distribution and diversity of biotopes. A "rating" system would (no doubt) enable us to prioritize actions and other necessary developments.
La protection de la biodiversité est nécessaire à la survie de l’humanité. Le pourcentage ne me semble pas obligatoirement prioritaire, mais bien plus la qualité, la distribution et la diversité des biotopes. Un système de « notation » permettait (sans doute) de prioriser les actions et autres aménagements nécessaires.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A ban on certain products would clearly make sense. The free economy should no longer be able to put any product on the market without ensuring its take-back and recycling.
Une interdiction de certains produits ferait clairement sens. La libre économie ne devrait plus pouvoir mettre sur le marché n’importe quel produit sans en assurer sa reprise et son recyclage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
To date, the impact of waves on living organisms has not been sufficiently documented. Wired networks should be preferred.
L’impact des ondes sur le vivant n’est à ce jour pas suffisamment étayé. Les réseaux filaires devraient être privilégiés.
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 cantons, within the framework of their own prerogatives, are in a position to organize themselves. Where necessary, they can also collaborate, notably in the development of shared IT solutions.
Les cantons, dans le cadre de leurs prérogatives, sont à même de s’organiser. Le cas échéant, ils peuvent aussi collaborer, notamment dans le développement de solutions informatiques mutualisées.
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I don't think today's system is fair. Regardless of the final amount, tax-based financing would seem fairer to me. Let's not forget that the licence fee revenue is used to provide public service information to many local media players, far more than just the SSR.
Le système d’aujourd’hui m’est pas équitable. Indépendamment du montant final, un financement par l’impôt me semblerait plus juste. Ne pas oublier que le revenu de la redevance permet d’assurer une diffusion d’informations de service public ne nombreux acteurs médiatiques locaux, soit bien plus large que la seule SSR.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Yes, as long as it's a right and not an obligation. It would be a good introduction to citizenship and would enable discussions on the subject, particularly within the family circle.
Oui du moment où c’est un droit et non une obligation. Ce serait une bonne entrée dans la citoyenneté et permettrait des discussions y relatives notamment dans le cercle familial.
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
It all depends on how widespread the service is and what missions it will be entrusted with. A comprehensive reform would certainly be welcome, with one part in armed service and the other in unarmed service, with local services. A form of integration of the civil service and/or civil protection would limit material and infrastructure costs, and improve overall efficiency and responsiveness.
Cela dépend tout de la généralisation du dit service et des missions qui luis seraient confiées. Certainement qu’une réforme global le serait la bienvenue, on pourrait imaginer une partie en service armé et l’autre en service non armé avec des prestations de proximité. Une forme d’intégration du service civil et/ou de la protection civile permettant de limiter les coûts de matériel et d’infrastructures, ainsi que d’améliorer l’efficacité et la réactivité d’ensemble.
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
It's hard to watch the horror of war without supporting those under attack.
Difficile de regarder faire l’horreur de la guerre sans apporter son soutien aux agressés.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Reintroducing controls, or more precisely, drastically increasing their frequency, would paralyze our borders.
Réintroduire les contrôles ou, plus justement, en augmenter drastiquement la fréquence engendrerait la paralysie de nos frontières.
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
As long as the company is and remains responsible for its actions over the long term.
Pour autant que l’entreprise soit et reste responsable de ses actes sur le long terme.
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
We are all dependent on each other. Perhaps then, the right price should be the priority so that everyone can live in dignity.
Nous sommes toutes et tous dépendants de l’autre. Peut-être alors que le juste prix devrait être la priorité afin que chacun puisse vivre dignement.
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
The answer cannot be unequivocal, as each family configuration leads to different needs. However, a child needs his or her parents to grow up properly, as well as time to socialize outside the family. Eventually, working hours should be reduced and time spent with children increased. Day-care centers should make room for every child, with variable attendance times (20% to 60%, or even 80%) until an equitable offer is developed.
La réponse ne peut-être univoque car chaque configuration familiale amène à des besoins différents. Toutefois, un enfant a besoin de ses parents pour bien grandir, mais aussi de temps de socialisation en dehors de la famille. A terme, le temps de travail devrait être réduit et le temps de présence auprès des enfants augmenté. Les crèches devraient prévoir de la place pour chaque enfants, ceci avec des temps variables de présence (20 à 60%, voir 80%) jusqu’au développement d’une offre équitable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This is the case in some areas, but not at all in others. Digital technology is a major security risk, especially for businesses. Network operators need to be much more effective against cyber attacks.
C’est le cas dans certains domaines et pas du tout dans d’autres. Le numérique est un risque majeur, notamment pour les entreprises, en matière de sécurité. Les opérateurs de réseaux doivent bien plus performants en matière de cyber attaques.
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
Prison must enable rehabilitation, except when this is not possible for security reasons.
La prison doit permettre la réinsertion, sauf quand cela n’est pas possible pour des raisons de sécurité.
Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Training is the only economic added value we have to ensure "Swiss quality". We need to invest in the future and related training, as well as ensuring continuing education for everyone.
La formation est la seule valeurs économique ajoutée que l’on a pour assurer la « qualité suisse ». Il faut investir dans le futur et les formations liées, mais aussi assurer la formation continue pour chacune et chacun.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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"?
| 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
Above all, the Lamal system needs to be urgently overhauled. The current system means that many people forgo treatment for economic reasons, and "accept" a deterioration in their health. As a result, the long-term costs are certainly much higher.
C’est surtout une révison urgente du système de la Lamal qui doit être instaurée. Le système actuel fait que nombre de personnes renoncent au soin pour des raisons économiques et « acceptent » une péjoration de leurs santés. Les coûts sur le plus long terme sont ainsi certainement bien plus élevés.
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