Gregor Rutz
Schweizerische Volkspartei | 01.01 | Incumbent | Elected
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
It is unfair that the AHV pension for a married couple is capped at 150%, while a cohabiting couple receives the full pension. This punishment of married couples must be corrected.
Dass die AHV-Rente bei einem Ehepaar auf 150% plafoniert ist, ein Konkubinatspaar aber die volle Rente erhält, ist ungerecht. Diese Bestrafung verheirateter Paare muss korrigiert werden.
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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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 |
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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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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
If Art. 121a BV (control of immigration) were implemented, we could increase quotas from third countries if there is an economic need. At the same time, immigration from other areas would have to be controlled or limited. In this way, companies would receive the skilled workers they need and, at the same time, the immigration of people whom the economy does not need would be curbed.
Würde Art. 121a BV (Steuerung der Zuwanderung) umgesetzt, könnten wir die Kontingente aus Drittstaaten erhöhen, falls wirtschaftlicher Bedarf herrscht. Gleichzeitig müsste die Zuwanderung aus anderen Gebieten kontrolliert bzw. begrenzt werden. So erhielten die Unternehmen die Fachkräfte, welche sie benötigen, und gleichzeitig würde die Einwanderung von Personen, welche die Wirtschaft nicht braucht, gebremst.
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 |
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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
The marriage penalty should be abolished. However, the Federal Council's current message on individual taxation is not yet convincing.
Die Heiratsstrafe ist aufzuheben. Allerdings überzeugt die derzeit vorliegende Botschaft des Bundesrats zur Individualbesteuerung noch nicht.
Introduce a national inheritance tax
Would you support the introduction of a national inheritance tax on all inheritances over one million Swiss francs? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Strengthen financial equalization between the cantons
Should the differences between cantons with high and low financial capacity be further reduced through fiscal equalization?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Ban new registrations of combustion engine vehicles from 2035
Should Switzerland ban the registration of new passenger cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Achieve climate targets through incentives
To achieve climate targets, should incentives and target agreements be relied on exclusively, rather than bans and restrictions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Make the rules for renewable energy less strict
Do you think it's fair that environmental and landscape protection rules are being relaxed to allow for the development of renewable energy?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
It depends on the case: While it makes sense to promote the use of hydropower, blighting the environment with inefficient wind turbines is nonsense.
Das kommt auf den Fall an: Während es Sinn macht, die Nutzung von Wasserkraft zu fördern, ist die Verschandelung der Umwelt durch ineffiziente Windräder ein Unsinn.
Authorize the construction of new nuclear power plants
Should the construction of new nuclear power plants in Switzerland be allowed again?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
First of all, it must be defined what "public service" is. However, those services that the state must guarantee must of course also be made available in rural areas.
Zunächst ist zu definieren, was alles "Service public" ist. Diejenigen Leistungen, die der Staat gewährleisten muss, sind aber selbstverständlich auch im ländlichen Raum zur Verfügung zu stellen.
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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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
This initiative is important in order to finally be able to conduct the "public service" discussion in a well-founded and concrete manner: We need to define what the SRG's task is. Only if the SRG's scope of activity is clearly outlined can we improve the framework conditions for private media companies and thus enable more diversity. It is also important to eliminate double taxation (abolish media tax for companies), as I have been calling for for years.
Diese Initiative ist wichtig, um die "Service public"-Diskussion endlich fundiert und konkret führen zu können: Wir müssen definieren, was die Aufgabe der SRG ist. Nur wenn der Tätigkeitsbereich der SRG klar umrissen ist, können wir die Rahmenbedingungen für private Medienunternehmen verbessern und so mehr Vielfalt ermöglichen. Wichtig ist zudem die Streichung der Doppelbesteuerung (Abschaffung Mediensteuer für Unternehmen), wie ich dies seit Jahren fordere.
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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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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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 |
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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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Comment
We have close and stable relationships. What should "closer relations" mean? EU accession or institutional ties? We must not do this under any circumstances.
Wir haben enge und stabile Beziehungen. Was soll "engere Beziehungen" bedeuten? Ein EU-Beitritt oder eine institutionelle Bindung? Dies dürfen wir auf keinen Fall machen.
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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Comment
Free trade yes, but not in agriculture.
Freihandel ja, aber nicht bei der Landwirtschaft.
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
This question is wrong. The Free Trade Agreement of 1972 is an important basis for the exchange with the EU states. The FTA cannot be touched even in the event of unilateral termination of the bilateral agreements by the EU. If the bilateral agreements were to be terminated, the FTA would still be valid. - Switzerland must finally discuss the problems with the free movement of persons openly with the EU and find solutions: Mass immigration is a burden on our economy.
Diese Frage ist falsch. Das Freihandelsabkommen von 1972 ist eine wichtige Basis für den Austausch mit den EU-Staaten. Das FHA kann auch im Fall einer einseitigen Kündigung der bilateralen Verträge seitens EU nicht angetastet werden. Würden die bilateralen Verträge gekündigt, wäre das Freihandelsabkommen noch immer gültig. - Die Schweiz muss die Probleme mit der Personenfreizügigkeit endlich mit der EU offen besprechen und Lösungen finden: Die Masseneinwanderung belastet unsere Wirtschaft.
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
Those who give up freedom to gain security will end up losing both.
Wer die Freiheit aufgibt, um Sicherheit zu gewinnen, wird am Ende beides verlieren.
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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Comment
We already have enough redistribution and also a functioning social network. Of course, we must help the needy and the weak. But we must be careful that in the end the lazy do not profit at the expense of the hard-working.
Wir haben bereits genügend Umverteilung und auch ein funktionierendes soziales Netz. Selbstverständlich müssen wir Bedürftigen und Schwachen helfen. Wir müssen aber aufpassen, dass am Schluss nicht die Faulen auf Kosten der Fleissigen profitieren.
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."
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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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Comment
Undifferentiated question - of course, it always depends on the specific case, the severity and the nature of the offense.
Undifferenzierte Frage - das kommt natürlich immer auf den konkreten Fall, die Schwere und die Art des Delikts an.
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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Comment
Switzerland is a global role model when it comes to environmental protection. However, goal-oriented environmental and climate policy can only be pursued together with the economy - not against it. Sustainable solutions in the area of environmental and energy policy are always based on innovation and research - and not on bans and ideological pipe dreams of the Greens.
Die Schweiz ist weltweit ein Vorbild punkto Umweltschutz. Zielführende Umwelt- und Klimapolitik aber kann man nur zusammen mit der Wirtschaft machen - nicht gegen die Wirtschaft. Nachhaltige Lösungen im Bereich der Umwelt- und Energiepolitik basieren immer auf Innovation und Forschung - und nicht auf Verboten und ideologischen Wunschträumen der Grünen.
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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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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Comment
Today, motorists pay in more than is used for road maintenance, additions to the national road network, etc.
Heute zahlen die Autofahrer mehr ein, als für den Strassenunterhalt, die Ergänzung des Nationalstrassennetzes etc. eingesetzt wird.
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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Comment
Security is an indispensable prerequisite for freedom, independence and prosperity. We have cut our army to the bone. More funds for a modern, well-trained defensive army are urgently needed.
Sicherheit ist unverzichtbare Voraussetzung für Freiheit, Unabhängigkeit und Wohlstand. Wir haben unsere Armee kaputtgespart. Mehr mittel für eine modern ausgerüstete, gut ausgebildete Defensivarmee sind dringend nötig.
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
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Comment
Help on the ground, but also the handling of asylum procedures outside Europe are important points. Funds that are currently wasted in the asylum bureaucracy can be used for this purpose.
Hilfe vor Ort, aber auch die Abwicklung von Asylverfahren ausserhalb Europas sind wichtige Punkte. Hierfür können Gelder verwendet werden, die heute in der Asylbürokratie versickern.
Comment
We are getting older and older and are therefore drawing pensions for longer and longer. The result is that fewer and fewer working people have to work for more and more pensioners. We must not simply cover up the structural problems with tax money. We need to discuss possible flexibilizations, but also, for example, the tax exemption of AHV pensions. This would leave pensioners with more money without us having to levy new taxes.
Wir werden immer älter und beziehen deshalb immer länger Rente. Das führt dazu, dass immer weniger Arbeitstätige für immer mehr Rentner arbeiten müssen. Wir dürfen die strukturellen Probleme nicht einfach mit Steuergeldern zudecken. Wir müssen mögliche Flexibilisierungen diskutieren, aber auch z.B. die Steuerbefreiung der AHV-Renten. So bliebe den Rentnern mehr Geld, ohne dass wir neue Steuern erheben müssen.
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