Niels Rosselet-Christ
Schweizerische Volkspartei | 37A04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But this must not involve subsidies! The opacity of healthcare and insurance prices, at all levels, needs to be brought to light, and better upstream control of practices is needed. I believe we can consistently reduce healthcare costs without subsidies, and without - yet again - passing the buck to the public.
Mais cela ne doit pas passer par des subventionnement ! L'opacité des prix de la santé et des assurances, à tous niveaux, doit être percée à jour et un meilleur contrôle des pratiques en amont doit être opéré. Je pense qu'on peut conséquemment réduire les coûts de la santé sans subventionnement et sans faire passer - encore - la population à la caisse.
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
It is absolutely unacceptable that 2 married people who have each worked all their lives should not be able to enjoy full pensions. This obsolete system must be abolished. We have to move with the times.
Il n'est absolument pas normal que 2 personnes mariées ayant chacune travaillé toute leur vie ne puissent pas jouir de rentes complètes. Ce système obsolète doit être abrogé. Il faut vivre avec son temps.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In fact, this will depend on the other measures planned for retirement. It's important that retirees' living standards don't fall any further.
En fait, cela va dépendre des autres mesures prévues pour la retraite. Il est important que le niveau de vie des retraités ne baisse pas davantage.
Extend parental leave
Should paid parental leave be increased beyond today's 14 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The introduction of 2-week paternity leave, approved by popular vote (and which I actively supported), is already having an effect. I think things are bound to change, but we need to take our time.
L'introduction du congé paternité de 2 semaines, approuvé par le peuple en votation populaire (et que j'ai d'ailleurs activement soutenu) doit déjà déployer ses effets. Je pense que les choses sont amenées à évoluer mais il faut prendre le temps.
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
It's a distortion of the real estate market. I'm not in favor of allowing the market to do just about anything, but this "state competition" won't solve the real estate crisis, which is rooted in other sources (such as mass immigration, which is a major contributor to the housing shortage and rising rents).
C'est une distorsion du marché de l'immobilier. Je ne suis pas pour que le marché puisse faire n'importe quoi mais cette "concurrence étatique" ne résoudra pas la crise de l'immobiliser, qui prend racine dans d'autres sources (comme l'immigration de masse, qui contribue largement à la pénurie de logements et à la hausse des loyers).
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
Every parent needs to be aware of their responsibilities, both for the safety of their child and for the community as a whole. While certain vaccines are necessary and have proven their efficacy (smallpox, etc.), a strict vaccination obligation could lead to excesses that are liberticidal, as we saw during the Covid crisis.
Chaque parent doit avoir conscience des responsabilités qui lui incombe, que cela soit pour la sécurité de son enfant comme de la collectivité. Si certains vaccins sont nécessaires et ont prouvé leur efficacité (variole, etc.), une obligation vaccinale au sens stricte pourrait conduire à des dérives liberticides, comme nous avons pu le constater pendant la crise Covid.
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
We've got to put a stop to these damn taxes once and for all! Taxes are not miracle solutions, nor are they solutions at all. They only serve to line the pockets of certain lobbies and impoverish the population. NO to taxes!
Il faut arrêter, une fois pour toutes, avec ces fichues taxes ! Les taxes ne sont pas des solutions-miracles, elles ne sont pas même des solutions tout court. Elles ne servent qu'à remplir les poches de certains lobbys et à appauvrir la population. NON aux taxes !
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
The healthcare system is already expensive, and premiums are becoming unaffordable for many citizens. Better upstream control over the opacity of the entire pharmaceutical and insurance industry would help reduce costs without affecting Swiss people's wallets.
Le système de santé coûte déjà cher et les primes deviennent inabordable pour nombre de citoyennes et de citoyens. Un meilleur contrôle en amont face à l'opacité de toute l'industrie pharma et assurances permettrait de réduire les coûts sans toucher aux porte-monnaie des Suisses.
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
Government action in times of crisis is necessary. However, the Covid crisis has shown us that the government can quickly give in to liberticidal measures whose total uselessness has nevertheless been demonstrated (the health pass). Taking measures is one thing, but preserving freedoms as far as possible is an overriding duty.
Des actions du gouvernement en temps de crise sont nécessaire. Toutefois, la crise Covid nous a montré que le gouvernement peut rapidement céder à des mesures liberticides dont l'inutilité totale a pourtant été démontrée (le pass sanitaire). Prendre des mesures est une chose mais préserver autant que possible les libertés est un devoir prépondérant.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This is essentially a cantonal responsibility, and should remain so. This is about federalism.
C'est une compétence essentiellement cantonale et ça doit le rester. Il s'agit ici du fédéralisme.
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
Experience shows that this leads to a whole host of problems: disruption to lessons, rising costs due to the ever-increasing presence of educational social workers, and so on. In fine, the level is dragged down and teachers are overwhelmed. Children with difficulties or disabilities have special needs, and therefore require special classes and structures. Integration with other children can be achieved in other ways.
L'expérience nous montre que cela engendre des quantités de problèmes : perturbations des cours, hausse des coûts en raison de la présence de toujours plus d'assistants sociaux éducatifs, etc. In Fine, le niveau est tiré par le bas et les profs sont dépassés. Les enfants en difficulté ou en situation de handicap ont des besoins spécifiques et doivent donc disposer de classes et de structures spécifiques. L'intégration avec les autres enfants peut se faire autrement.
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
Schools must aim for excellence. Our country's future and competitiveness can only be assured by a high standard of education.
L'école doit viser l'excellence. L'avenir et la compétitivité de notre pays ne peuvent être assurés que par un niveau d'éducation exigeant.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Money should not be a barrier to access to higher education in Switzerland. To this end, an overhaul of the system for awarding scholarships, in particular, would be in order. But let's not go overboard! Allocations should certainly take into account financial means, but also the potential of students seeking access to these courses (via entrance exams, for example).
L'argent ne doit pas être un obstacle en Suisse à l'accès aux formations supérieures. En ce sens, une refonte du système d'attribution des bourses, notamment, serait de mise. Il ne faut toutefois pas tomber dans l'excès ! Les attributions doivent certes tenir compte des moyens financiers mais également du potentiel des élèves qui cherchent à accéder à ces formations (par exemple via des examens d'entrée, etc.)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Mass immigration is already a big problem in Switzerland: saturated infrastructures, growing insecurity, pressure on rents, healthcare costs, etc. We need a stricter, more selective and mutually beneficial immigration policy. We need a stricter, more selective and mutually beneficial migration policy. In addition, longer residency periods, for example, are more conducive to integration.
L'immigration de masse est déjà un gros problème en Suisse ; infrastructures saturées, insécurité croissante, pression sur les loyers, les coûts de la santé, etc. Il faut une politique migratoire plus stricte, plus sélective et mutuellement profitable. En outre, les plus longs délais de résidence par exemple poussent davantage à l'intégration.
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
Today, only one in 5 immigrants represents added value in professional sectors lacking qualified personnel. We have to put an end to this lie about the lack of personnel to justify the uncontrolled opening of our borders to the whole world.
A ce jour, seul un immigré sur 5 représente une plus-value dans les secteurs professionnels en manque de personnel qualifié. Il faut arrêter avec ce mensonge de manque de personnel pour justifier l'ouverture sans contrôle de nos frontières au monde entier.
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
Such a system would avoid saturating our infrastructures and limit asylum applications to those that are truly justified. Today, too many "economic migrants" come to Switzerland and take advantage of our generous asylum conditions to live off the community.
Un tel système permet d'éviter une saturation de nos infrastructures et de limiter les demandes d'asiles à celles qui sont véritablement justifiées ; aujourd'hui, trop de "migrants économiques" viennent en Suisse et profitent de nos conditions d'asile généreuses pour vivre aux crochets de la collectivité.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The right to vote and stand for election is the culmination of the integration process, which involves naturalization. Granting foreigners the right to vote and stand for election makes no sense whatsoever. Anyone who lives here, integrates and wants to participate in civic life must become a naturalized citizen. We can put the question another way: why would a foreigner want to participate in civic life but not become naturalized?
Le droit de vote et d'éligibilité est l'aboutissement du processus d'intégration, qui passe par la naturalisation. Accorder le droit de vote et d'éligibilité aux étrangers est un non-sens total. Celui ou celle qui vit ici, s'intègre et veut participer à la vie civique doit se naturaliser. On peut poser la question autrement : pourquoi un étranger voudrait participer à la vie civique mais pas se faire naturaliser ?
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I'm in favor of legalization, provided that production, sale and consumption are strictly regulated, as is the case with alcohol and tobacco. This would enable better prevention, while taking the wind out of the sails of traffickers and other mafias. It would also create jobs and fill the AHV coffers. On the other hand, I'm firmly against the legalization of hard drugs!
Je suis favorable à un projet de légalisation pour autant que la production, la vente et la consommation soit rigoureusement réglementées, comme c'est le cas pour l'alcool ou le tabac. Cela permettrait de faire une meilleure prévention tout en coupant l'herbe sous les pieds des trafiquants et autres mafias. En outre, on pourrait créer des emplois et remplir les caisses de l'AVS. Je suis en revanche fermement contre la légalisation des drogues dures !
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Assisted suicide, under very strict conditions, is a possibility that exists in Switzerland, through structures such as "Exit". It's a good compromise that has proved its worth, and I don't think the system needs to be overhauled.
Le suicide assisté, sous conditions très strictes, est une possibilité qui existe en Suisse, par le biais de structures comme "Exit". C'est un bon compromis qui a fait ses preuves, le système n'a pas besoin, je pense, d'être revu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I put "rather no" because while I'm in favor of equal rights and duties for gay couples on all social levels (marriage, etc.), I'm not in favor of provisions such as medically assisted procreation.
Je mets "plutôt non" car si je suis favorable à l'égalité des droits et des devoirs pour les couples homos sur tous les plans sociaux (mariage, etc.), je ne suis en revanche pas favorable à des dispositions telles que la procréation médicalement assistée.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
I'm opposed to any new taxes or tax increases.
Je m'oppose à toute création d'impôt et de taxes ainsi qu'à toute augmentation d'impôts et de taxes.
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
Cantons that know how to manage their affairs properly don't have to empty their coffers to compensate for the losses of cantons that don't manage theirs as rigorously.
Les cantons qui savent gérer convenablement leurs affaires n'ont pas à vider leurs caisses pour compenser les pertes des cantons qui ne gèrent pas les leurs avec autant de rigueur.
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 introduction of minimum wages is a false good idea; by setting amounts, we run the risk of dragging wages down (making it more difficult to negotiate higher wages; the example of the SMIC in France is also edifying). What's more, a minimum wage of 4,000 Swiss francs is an arbitrary amount; while it may still be just enough to live on in some rural areas (and even then...), it's simply too low if you live in Zurich, for example.
L'introduction de salaires minimaux est une fausse-bonne idée ; en fixant des montants, on prend le risque de tirer les salaires par le bas (difficultés renforcées pour négocier des salaires plus élevés, l'exemple du SMIC en France est par ailleurs édifiant). En outre, un salaire minimum de 4'000.- est un montant arbitraire ; s'il pouvait encore permettre de tout juste vivre dans certaines régions rurales (et encore...), il est tout bonnement trop faible si l'on vit par ex. à Zürich.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The market must be allowed to continue to evolve within a liberal framework, but excesses leading to major crises (such as the recent Credit Suisse crisis) must be prevented as far as possible. For organizations of this scale (whose collapse could seriously damage our country), stricter rules are, I believe, necessary.
Le marché doit pouvoir continuer d'évoluer dans un cadre libéral mais des excès conduisant à des crises majeures (comme récemment Crédit Suisse) doivent être empêchés autant que faire se peut. Pour des organismes d'une telle ampleur (dont la chute pourrait porter gravement atteinte à notre pays), des règles plus strictes sont, je pense, nécessaires.
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
Market liberalization can lead to lower prices.
Une libéralisation du marché peut conduire à une baisse des prix.
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
Today, regulations are such that it's becoming very difficult to have even a little leeway for construction. We need to keep certain rules to preserve land and surfaces, but it would be a good idea to make the current regulatory framework more flexible.
A ce jour, la règlementation est telle qu'il devient très difficile d'avoir ne serait-ce qu'une petite marge de manoeuvre pour la construction. Il faut garder certaines règles pour préserver les sols et surfaces mais assouplir l'appareil réglementaire actuel ne serait pas de trop.
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
If there are still residual inequalities, they must be fought and firmly condemned. However, equal pay is already enshrined in law, so there's no need for additional legislation.
S'il subsiste des inégalités résiduelles, elles doivent être combattues et condamnées fermement. Toutefois, l'égalité salariale est déjà inscrite dans la loi, il n'y a pas de lois supplémentaires à faire.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But I would advocate the creation of "aerial" freeways, i.e. elevated sections above existing sections. In some cases, this could double capacity without massive impact on the land. The creation of underground routes should also be given greater consideration.
Mais je prônerais la création d'autoroutes "aériennes", par exemple la création de tronçons surélevés, au-dessus des tronçons existants. On pourrait, dans certains cas, ainsi doubler la capacité sans impacter massivement les sols. En outre, la création de voies souterraines doit aussi être davantage considérée.
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
Bans and restrictions deprive us of much-needed room for manoeuvre. Incentives are the only reasonable way to ensure a smooth transition to sustainable solutions at all levels.
Les interdictions et restrictions nous privent d'une marge de manoeuvre nécessaire. Les incitations sont la seule voie raisonnable pour une transition en douceur vers des solutions durables, à tous niveaux.
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
It all depends on the type of energy we're talking about: wind turbines are an aberration for nature, but are considered "renewable energies". Conversely, nuclear power plants, which are clean and safe, are arbitrarily and ideologically considered to be "dirty", whereas their yield and carbon footprint (the lowest of all existing energy sources, with only 6g of CO2 per kw/h produced) is the most efficient there is.
Tout dépend des énergies dont on parle ; les éoliennes sont une aberration pour la nature mais considérées comme "énergies renouvelables". A l'inverse, les centrales nucléaires, propres et sûres, sont considérées de manières arbitraire et idéologique comme "sâles" alors que le rendement et le bilan carbone (le plus faible de toutes les sources d'énergie existantes, avec seulement 6g de CO2 par kw/h produit) est le plus efficient qui soit.
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
A nuclear power plant produces 6g of CO2 per KwH, the lowest emission rate per KwH of all possible energy production methods (including the extraction and transport of materials). What's more, the safety and lifespan of our power plants (almost a century) and their efficiency (very little impact on the ground, very little material, for energy in quantity and produced in ribbons, which is not possible with solar or wind power) make them a sustainable solution.
Une centrale nucléaire, c'est 6g de CO2 par KwH produit, soit le plus faible taux d'émission par KwH de tous les moyens de production d'énergie possible (y compris en tenant compte de l'extraction et de l'acheminement des matériaux). En outre, la sûreté et la durée de vie des centrales (presque un siècle) ainsi que le rendement (très peu d'impact au sol, peu de matière, pour une énergie en quantité et produite en ruban, ce que ne permet pas le solaire ou l'éolien) en font une solution durable.
Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Especially when it comes to the wolf (whose reintroduction is purely artificial) and the bear, which are dangerous predators that cause serious damage to herds and generate gargantuan expenses for the community.
Surtout au sujet du loup (dont la réintroduction est purement artificielle) et de l'ours, qui sont de dangereux prédateurs causant de graves dégâts aux troupeaux et engendrant de fait des dépenses gargantuesques pour la collectivité.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Swiss agriculture is already the most demanding in the world, and Swiss animal protection laws are the strictest in the world. Farm animals already live in excellent conditions, so there's no need to extend measures.
L'agriculture suisse est déjà la plus exigeante du monde, les lois sur la protection des animaux en Suisse sont les plus rigides du monde. Les animaux d'élevage vivent déjà dans d'excellentes conditions, il n'y a pas besoin d'étendre les mesures.
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
Biodiversity is doing well in Switzerland, where the legal framework is already very rigid.
La biodiversité se porte bien en Suisse, le cadre légal est déjà très rigide.
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
I think it's up to the market to regulate itself. If a majority of the population feels that these materials should be dispensed with, then this majority will stop consuming them; producers will lose interest in producing them, and these materials will disappear from the shelves by themselves.
Je pense que c'est au marché de se réguler tout seul. Si une majorité de la population estime qu'il faut se passer de ces matériaux, alors cette majorité arrêtera d'en consommer ; les producteurs perdront l'intérêt de les produire et ces matériaux disparaîtront par eux-mêmes des rayons.
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
To a reasonable extent, to fight against programmed obsolescence and for the right to repair. Too many devices, especially smartphones, are subject to programmed obsolescence and cannot be repaired because of aggressive commercial interests, which is absurd when we're talking about managing resources sparingly.
Dans une mesure raisonnable, pour lutter notamment contre l'obsolescence programmée et pour le droit à la réparation. Trop d'appareils, notamment les smartphones, font l'objet d'obsolescence programmée et ne peuvent être réparés en raisons d'intérêts commerciaux agressifs, ce qui est absurde quand on parle de gérer les ressources avec parcimonie.
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
I'm not against it as long as it is clearly demonstrated that there is no risk to human health. Do we have the necessary hindsight to date? The question is still open.
Je ne suis pas contre à partir du moment où il est démontré clairement qu'il n'y a pas de risque pour la santé humaine. Avons-nous le recul nécessaire à ce jour ? La question est encore ouverte.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The very purpose of the Internet is freedom of expression and the unlimited sharing of information worldwide. Regulation, particularly of so-called "fake news", is biased (it works very well in some countries where democracy doesn't exist...). Instead, we need to make young people and the general public more aware of how to use the Internet, review our approach to it, know how to search, cross-reference sources and so on.
Le but même d'Internet est la liberté d'expression et le partage d'informations sans limite à travers le monde. Une réglementation, notamment concernant les soi-disantes "fake news" relèvent du parti-pris (ça marche très bien dans certains pays où la démocratie n'existe pas...). Il faut plutôt sensibiliser les jeunes et les gens à l'utilisation d'Internet, revoir l'approche qu'on en a, savoir chercher, croiser les sources, etc.
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'm even in favor of doing away with the licence fee altogether, as it's a remnant from another era.
Je suis même favorable à une suppression complète de la redevance, qui est un reliquat d'un autre temps.
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 |
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Comment
In particular, and above all, expenditure that is not intended for the population, such as the so-called "cohesion billion" that we are throwing out the window in favor of the European Union...
Notamment et surtout les dépenses qui ne sont pas destinées à la population, comme le soi-disant "milliard de cohésion" que nous jetons par les fenêtres à la faveur de l'Union Européenne...
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 |
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Comment
As current events have shown, "conventional" warfare remains a risk on the European continent. Maintaining a strong, trained and equipped militia army is essential to ensure Switzerland's protection and freedom.
L'actualité nous l'a prouvé, la guerre "conventionnelle" reste un risque sur le continent européen. Le maintien d'une armée de milice défensive forte, entraînée et équipée est nécessaire pour assurer la protection et la liberté de la Suisse.
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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Comment
Switzerland must remain strictly neutral. NATO is a bellicose consortium with its own biases, and any rapprochement or membership would be contrary to the constitutional principle of perpetual armed neutrality, a principle also governed by international law.
La Suisse doit rester strictement neutre. L'OTAN est un consortium belliqueux qui a des parti-pris, s'en rapprocher ou y adhérer serait contraire au principe constitutionnel de neutralité armée perpétuelle, principe par ailleurs également régit par le droit international.
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
Switzerland must remain strictly neutral.
La Suisse doit rester strictement neutre.
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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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Comment
A large part of the current bilateral agreements mainly benefit the EU. If a complete overhaul of the agreements can lead to more mutually beneficial agreements without free movement, then I can subscribe to that, but it doesn't seem to be on the agenda.
Une grande parties des accords bilatéraux actuels profite surtout à l'UE. Si une refonte complète des accords peut aboutir sur des accords plus mutuellement profitables et sans libre circulation, alors je peux y souscrire mais cela ne semble pas à l'ordre du jour.
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."
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Comment
This statement justifies the establishment of an all-powerful state, not to mention a dictatorship. I'm going to be trivial, but in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", the first thing we hear from the mouth of the new Minister put in place by Voldemort (the great villain of the story) after overthrowing the old Ministry and setting up a dictatorship, is "You have nothing to fear if you have nothing to hide"... that's it.
Cette affirmation justifie la mise en place d'un Etat tout-puissant, pour ne pas parler d'une dictature. Je vais être trivial mais dans "Harry Potter et les Reliques de la Mort", la première chose qu'on entend de la bouche du nouveau Ministre mis en place par Voldemort (le grand méchant de l'histoire) après avoir renversé l'ancien Ministère et instauré une dictature, c'est "Vous n'avez rien à craindre si vous n'avez rien à cacher"... voilà.
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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Comment
Above all, I believe that every family should be able to choose the family model that suits them best. If one parent wants to stay at home full-time to look after the children, he or she should be able to do so. There's no need to favor one model over another, and today there's a tendency to demonize this model, which is a mistake.
Je pense surtout que chaque famille doit pouvoir choisir le modèle familial qui lui convient le mieux. Si un des deux parents veut rester à plein temps à la maison s'occuper des enfants, il doit pouvoir le faire. Il n'y a pas à privilégier un modèle plutôt qu'un autre, or, aujourd'hui, on a tendance à diaboliser ce modèle, ce qui est une erreur.
Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
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Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
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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."
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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"?
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Comment
Especially on immigration, which costs us CHF 4 billion a year at federal level alone!
Surtout diminuer sur l'immigration, qui nous coûte 4 milliards de francs par an rien qu'à l'échelle de la Confédération !
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"?
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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
I believe that the effects of the harmonization of the retirement age between men and women, recently approved by popular vote, must already be felt before we consider changing the formula again.
Je pense que les effets de l'harmonisation de l'âge de la retraite entre les hommes et les femmes, approuvée récemment par le peuple en votation populaire, doit déjà déployer ses effets avant que nous considérions d'à nouveau changer de formule.
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