Ueli Bamert
Schweizerische Volkspartei | 01.24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Auch hier gilt: Soll das Rentensystem langfristig stabilisiert werden, müssen Einschränkungen in Kauf genommen werden. Da wir (glücklicherweise!) immer länger leben, halte ich eine Senkung des Umwandlungssatzes für eine sinnvolle Lösung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Der gemeinnützige Wohnungsbau entpuppt sich bei näherem Hinschauen als unsozial und schädlich: letztlich entscheidet auch hier nur das Glück oder - schlimmstenfalls - gute Beziehungen darüber, wer eine verbilligte Wohnung erhält und wer nicht. Und wenn immer mehr Wohnungen subventioniert und dem freien Markt entzogen werden, werden "normale" Wohnungen nur noch teurer. Normalbürgerinnen und -bürger ohne Verbindungen in die linksgrüne Genossenschaftsszene haben somit am Ende das Nachsehen!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Politik und Verwaltung haben seit einigen Jahren die starke Tendenz, der Bevölkerung vorschreiben zu wollen, wie sie zu leben hat. Ständig werden neue "Problemfelder" definiert, Massnahmen (wie bspw. Verbote oder neue Steuern) ergriffen und damit die Eigenverantwortung der Bürgerinnen und Bürger eingeschränkt. Ich lehne solche Eingriffe in die persönliche Freiheit dezidiert ab.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Dies kommt letztlich auf den Erreger an und muss im Einzelfall beurteilt werden. Die Situation kann sich in einer zukünftigen Pandemie mit einem neuartigen und heute noch unbekannten Erreger anders präsentieren, als während der Corona-Pandemie. Grundsätzlich gilt: Immer zuerst Eigenverantwortung; staatliche Massnahmen, Verbote und Einschränkungen nur im absoluten Notfall.
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
Die Kantone stehen hier in der Pflicht, sich besser untereinander abzustimmen. Eine Überversorgung mit Spitalkapazitäten ist ein grosser Treiber der Kostenexplosion im Gesundheitswesen und eine verbesserte überregionale Spitalplanung wäre dringend nötig.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Schweiz ist auf gut ausgebildete Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmer angewiesen. Eine Erhöhung der Drittstaatenkontingente wäre, wenn überhaupt, nur dann akzeptabel, wenn gleichzeitig die Zuwanderung aus der EU massiv eingeschränkt und der Asylvollzug gestrafft würde.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die geltende Regelung ist ausreichend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Die Ausgaben der öffentlichen Hand steigen seit Jahren und es ist kein Ende in Sicht. Jeder Franken, der nicht vom Staat verschwendet wird, bleibt in der Tasche der Bürgerinnen und Bürger. Dafür setze ich mich ein.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Das heutige Modell muss reformiert und die "Heiratsstrafe" abgeschafft werden. Ich lehne jedoch die Individualbesteuerung ab und würde dagegen das Modell des Ehegattensplittings bevorzugen.
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
Wer Geld verdient, muss dieses in der Schweiz heute bereits zwei Mal versteuern: als Einkommen und als Vermögen. Es gibt nicht geringsten Grund, weshalb der Staat beim Tod des Besitzers ein drittes Mal zugreifen sollte. Ausserdem liegt das Vermögen beim Tod in den meisten Fällen nicht als Bargeld auf dem Konto, sondern ist in Immobilien oder Firmen gebunden. Um die Erbschaftssteuer bezahlen zu können, müsste der Erbe im schlimmsten Fall Teile davon verkaufen. Dies ist unsozial und schädlich.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Ich lehne starre Mindestlöhne grundsätzlich ab. Ein flexibler und freier Arbeitsmarkt ist eine der grössten Stärken unseres Landes und hauptverantwortlich für unseren Wohlstand. Ausserdem hat das Stimmvolk auf nationaler Ebene einen Mindestlohn klar abgelehnt. Der Weg zu attraktiven Arbeitsbedingungen und fairen Löhnen führt meiner Meinung nach über die Sozialpartnerschaft, d.h. über brancheninterne Gesamtarbeitsverträge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Das Nein zum CO2-Gesetz hat gezeigt, dass die Bevölkerung einen Klimaschutz, der ausschliesslich auf Verbote, Vorschriften und Umverteilung setzt, ablehnt. Dem ist Rechnung zu tragen.
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
Das kommt ganz auf die Form der Energiegewinnung an. Bei der bewährten Wasserkraft halte ich es für sinnvoll, die Vorschriften zu lockern, damit die Stromproduktion erhöht werden kann. Bei der Windenergie hingegen steht der zu erwartende geringe Ertrag in keinem Verhältnis zu den Nachteilen für die Bevölkerung und die Natur. Hier macht ein Ausbau "auf Biegen und Brechen" definitiv keinen Sinn.
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
Wie es die SVP seit jeher vorhergesagt hat, ist die "Energiestrategie 2050" krachend gescheitert. Es ist klar: Das reiche Industrieland Schweiz kann seinen Energiebedarf nicht ausschliesslich über erneuerbare Energien decken, insbesondere weil Strom aus Solar- und Windkraft nicht langfristig gespeichert werden kann. Auch der Stromimport wird zukünftig immer schwieriger werden. Man kann es drehen und wenden, wie man will: mittelfristig kommen wir um den Bau neuer Atomkraftwerke nicht herum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Der Ukrainekrieg hat uns drastisch vor Augen geführt, dass es auch im 21. Jahrhundert noch eine Armee braucht. Die Armee wurde jedoch in den letzten Jahren beinahe zu Tode gespart, während andere Ausgabenbereiche regelrecht explodierten. Einen moderaten Ausbau der Armee halte ich zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt für absolut sinnvoll.
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Re-export of Swiss weapons
Should the Federal Council be allowed to authorize other states to re-export Swiss weapons in cases of a war of aggression in violation of international law (e.g., the attack on Ukraine)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Gesichtserkennungssoftware soll keinesfalls überall eingesetzt werden, sonst drohen "chinesische Verhältnisse". Sie soll aber dort durchaus zur Anwendung kommen, wo es sinnvoll ist (bspw. Hochrisiko-Fussballspiele). Ein generelles Verbot würde dies verunmöglichen.
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
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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."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Unsere Gesellschaft geht viel zu nachsichtig mit Gewalttätern um. Täterschutz darf niemals über dem Opferschutz stehen.
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 |
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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"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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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
Selbstverständlich sollte eine Anpassung des Rentenalters nur als allerletzte Möglichkeit zur Sanierung des Rentensystems in Betracht gezogen werden. Ich befürchte jedoch, dass eine solche Massnahme aufgrund der demographischen Entwicklung langfristig unumgänglich sein wird, denn die aktiven Jahrgänge, die einzahlen, werden immer stärker belastet und das ganze System droht aus dem Gleichgewicht zu geraten.