Toni Thoma
Schweizerische Volkspartei | 01.12
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
Costs must be reduced in general. The benefits catalog of the basic insurance must also be adjusted. We should not fight the symptoms with tax money but solve the problems.
Die Kosten müssen generell gesenkt werden. Auch der Leistungskatalog der Grundversicherung muss angepasst werden. Wir sollten nicht die Symptome mit Steuergeldern bekämpfen sondern die Probleme lösen.
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 couples are disadvantaged. There is no way!
Ehepaare werden benachteiligt. Da geht gar nicht!
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
Unfortunately necessary. For me, this is less a political question than simply a mathematical necessity.
Leider nötig. Für mich ist dies weniger eine politische Frage sondern ganz einfach eine mathematische Notwendigkeit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Personally, I think vaccination is good and important. But the freedom to decide for myself is more important to me!
Persönlich finde ich impfen gut und wichtig. Die Freiheit selbst darüber zu entscheiden zu können ist mir aber wichtiger!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 benefits catalog of the basic insurance must be significantly reduced. I already pay for services in the basic insurance that I never want.
Der Leistungskatalog der Grundversicherung muss deutlich reduziert werden. Ich bezahle schon jetzt Leistungen in der Grundversicherung, welche ich gar nie möchte.
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
After all, we have seen where this has led...!
Wir haben ja gesehen wohin dies geführt hat...!
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
No competences to the Confederation if the cantons can fulfill this. It does not get better when the federal government has the competence.
Keine Kompetenzen an den Bund, wenn dies die Kantone erfüllen können. Es wird nicht besser, wenn der Bund die Kompetenz hat.
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
In principle, integration is a good thing. But we have to be VERY careful that the classes are balanced. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case in many schools! Too many children with learning difficulties or disabilities put too much strain on a class and the teachers. In such cases, special classes must continue to be possible!
Grundsätzlich ist die Integration eine gute Sache. Wir müssen aber SEHR stark aufpassen, dass die Klassen ausgewogen sind. Dies ist aktuell in vielen Schulen leider nicht mehr der Fall! Zu viele Kinder mit Lernschwierigkeiten oder Behinderungen belasten eine Klasse und die Lehrpersonen zu stark. In solchen Fällen müssen Sonderklassen weiterhin möglich sein!
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
Absolutely!
Unbedingt!
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
We do not need any subsidy vouchers. If this should be necessary, we have a "system problem"! It must be possible for all families to have their children educated at the state schools.
Wir brauchen keine Fördergutscheine. Wenn dies notwendig sein sollte haben wir ein "Systemproblem"! Es muss allen Familien möglich sein, ihre Kinder an den staatlichen Schulen ausbilden zu lassen.
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
I don't see why...?! As president of a naturalization authority, I am very familiar with the processes. The requirements are definitely not too high.
Ich wüsste nicht warum...?! Als Präsident einer Einbürgerungsbehörde sind mir die Prozesse bestens bekannt. Die Anforderungen sind definitiv nicht zu hoch.
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
We don't even have a handle on the current situation....
Wir haben nicht mal die aktuelle Situation im Griff...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
I see no reason for this. If someone wants the right to vote and to be elected, there is the possibility of naturalization.
Dazu sehe ich keinen Grund. Möchte sich jemand das Stimm- und Wahlrecht besteht die Möglichkeit der Einbürgerung.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Legalization sends out the wrong signals. Cannabis is and remains a harmful drug. Talk to someone who has been smoking pot for decades....
Mit einer Legalisierung werden falsche Signale ausgesendet. Cannabis ist und bleibt eine schädliche Droge. Sprechen sie mal mit jemandem, der schon Jahrzehnte kifft....
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
In principle, yes, but with very strict conditions.
Grundsätzlich ja, aber mit sehr strikten Auflagen.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
What nonsense.
So ein Blödsinn.
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
Sure! It doesn't matter whether couples are heterosexual or same-sex. Who lives with whom and how has to be indifferent to the state.
Klar! Es ist doch völlig egal ob Paare heterosexuell oder gleichgeschlechtlich sind. Wer mit wem und wie zusammenlebt hat dem Staat egal zu sein.
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
Of course, but that is only possible if we reduce spending. And when I see what federal money is spent on, it's clear: we can reduce spending!
Natürlich, aber das geht nur, wenn wir die Ausgaben senken. Und wenn ich sehe wofür Bundesgelder ausgegeben werden dann ist klar: Wir können die Ausgaben senken!
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
A new tax - exactly my humor! A tax which threatens the middle class and the trade does not go at all. How do you want to bequeath a company if you have to make tied up funds liquid? In general, these funds do not belong to the state.
Eine neue Steuer - genau mein Humor! Eine Steuer welche den Mittelstand und das Gewerbe bedroht geht gar nicht. Wie wollen Sie ein Unternehmen vererben, wenn sie gebundene Mittel liquid machen müssen. Ganz generell gehören diese Mittel doch nicht dem Staat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Financing the networks will be much more on our minds in the future.
Die Finanzierung der Netze wird uns in Zukunft viel mehr beschäftigen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Not necessary
Nicht notwendig
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Urgent!
Dringend!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
So än chabis...
So än chabis...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
We must not destroy our landscape for inefficient wind turbines. We need a few powerful power plants.
Wir dürfen unsere Landschaft nicht zerstören für ineffiziente Windräder. Wir brauchen einige wenige leistungsstarke Kraftwerke.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Nobody can afford the "Total Service Public". In the furthest corner of a valley with a handful of inhabitants public transport, post and telecommunications...it would be nice...but that is going too far!
Der "Totale Service-Public" kann sich niemand leisten. In den hintersten Winkel eines Tales mit einer Handvoll Einwohnern ÖV, Post und Telekommunikation...schön wärs...aber das geht zu weit!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Excuse me? The other way around is logical!
Wie bitte? Umgekehrt ist logisch!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We need production agriculture.
Wir brauchen eine produzierende Landwirtschaft.
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
We must be mindful and good to the animals. No question about it! But stricter animal welfare rules are not necessary.
Wir müssen achtsam und gut zu den Tieren sein. Keine Frage! Aber strengere Tierschutzregeln sind nicht notwendig.
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
First of all, the supply of the population with food must be secured. The degree of self-sufficiency is already alarmingly low!
Zuerst muss die Versorgung der Bevölkerung mit Nahrungsmitteln gesichert werden. Der Selbstversorgungsgrad ist jetzt schon bedenklich tief!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Is an important infrastructure for a modern and economically strong country like Switzerland.
Ist eine wichtige Infrastruktur für ein modernes und wirtschaftlich starkes Land wie es die Schweiz ist.
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
As a "federalist," I do not consider too much federal intervention necessary.
Als "Föderalist" erachte ich ein zu grosser Eingriff des Bundes als nicht notwendig.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
First of all, grow up and also take on duties.
Zuerst mal erwachsen werden und auch Pflichten übernehmen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Partnership cooperation on an equal footing - of course yes! But the framework agreement would be an abandonment of our sovereignty.
Partnerschaftliche Zusammenarbeit auf Augenhöhe - selbstverständlich ja! Aber das Rahmenabkommen wäre eine Aufgabe unserer Souveränität.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
You can't be a little bit neutral. Either you are neutral or you are not.
Man kann nicht ein bisschen Neutral sein. Entweder ist man Neutral oder nicht.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I have confidence in our legal system
Ich habe Vertrauen in unser Rechtssystem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More redistribution is almost impossible...!
Mehr umverteilen geht schon fast nicht mehr...!
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
A good balanced mix makes sense.
Ein guter ausgewogener Mix ist sinnvoll.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We are doing well in environmental protection.
Wir sind im Umweltschutz gut unterwegs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We are getting older and staying healthy longer. This is wonderful! But it needs more and more money...which is generated by wage deductions of the employed. The "generational contract" between the pensioners and the employed only works if all participate in this social work.
Wir werden immer älter und bleiben länger gesund. Dies ist wunderbar! Es braucht aber immer mehr Geld...welche durch Lohnabzüge der Erwerbstätigen generiert wird. Der "Generationenvertrag" zwischen den Rentnern und den Erwerbstätigen funktioniert nur, wenn sich alle an diesem Sozialwerk beteiligen.
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