Michael Eichholzer
Die Mitte | 04f.08
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
As long as the expenditure side continues to grow - the premium reduction must at least partially compensate for the annual increase in inflation, especially for families.
Solange die Ausgabenseite weiterhin wächst - muss die Prämienverbilligung den jährlichen Teuerungsschub insbesondere für Familien zumindest teilweise kompensieren.
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
An injustice to cohabitants and residential partners that needs to be mitigated.
Eine Ungerechtigkeit gegenüber Konkubinats- und Wohnpartner, die zu entschärfen ist.
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
The minimum conversion rate can - as already implemented today - be compensated in a socially just manner via the extra-mandatory benefits.
Der Mindestumwandlungssatz kann - wie bereist heute umgesetzt - über die überobligatorischen Leistungen sozialgerecht kompensiert werden.
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
Further expansion would be desirable, but simply not financially feasible.
Ein weiterer Ausbau wäre wünschbar, aber schlicht nicht finanzierbar.
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
Non-profit housing is to be subsidized more strongly - but at the same time with stronger monitoring of abuse.
Gemeinnütziger Wohnungsbau soll stärker geförderte werden - allerdings gleichzeitig unter stärkerer Überwachung von Missbrauch.
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
90% of parents already have their children vaccinated.
90% der Eltern lassen bereits heute ihre Kinder impfen.
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
However, the levy can only be one measure among many. Sports and exercise should be promoted more strongly at school and in the workplace.
Die Abgabe kann aber nur eine Massnahme von vielen sein. Stärker sollen Sport und Bewegung in Schule und Arbeitsplatz gefördert werden.
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
Inevitably, to curb unnecessary doctor visits, etc.
Unausweichlich, um die unnötigen Arztbesuche etc. einzudämmen.
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
The regulation of a national exception always requires a coordinated approach.
Die Regelung eines nationalen Ausnahmetatbestands bedarf immer eines koordinierten Vorgehens.
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
In principle, the canton is responsible. But without success with other measures, this means must also be resorted to.
Grundsätzlich ist der Kanton zuständig. Aber ohne Erfolg mit anderen Massnahmen muss auch zu diesem Mittel gegriffen werden.
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
Inclusion is a priority.
Inklusion ist prioritär.
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
There should be a tendency to increase the requirements.
Tendenziell sollten die Anforderungen erhöht werden.
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
If the potential is there, anything can (still) be achieved in the current Switzerland.
Wenn das Potenzial vorhanden ist, kann in der aktuellen Schweiz (noch) alles erreicht werden.
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
Integration and integrity seem to me to be much more important than the residence period.
Viel wichtiger als die Wohnsitzfrist erscheint mir die Integration und die Integrität.
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
This is in everyone's interest if qualified people are missing.
Dies ist im Interesse aller, wenn Qualifizierte fehlen.
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
In order to be able to carry out a transparent clarification, this must probably take place in Europe.
Um eine transparente Abklärung vornehmen zu können, hat diese wohl in Europa stattzufinden.
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
Integration and integrity seem to me to be much more important than the residence period.
Viel wichtiger als die Wohnsitzfrist erscheint mir die Integration und die Integrität.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There are more important prohibitions to enforce.
Es gibt wichtigere Verbote durchzusetzen.
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
However, the conditions for this must be clearly and transparently regulated.
Allerdings sind die Bedingungen hierfür klar und transparent zu regeln.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It's obviously a need for affected people.
Es ist offensichtlich ein Bedürfnis für Betroffene.
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
Yes, but it still needs time.
Ja, braucht aber noch Zeit.
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
Would be desirable, but not feasible in the current fiscal situation.
Wäre wünschbar, aber in der aktuellen finanzpolitischen Lage nicht umsetzbar.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
At the same time, if it is ensured that family taxation is applied, it should be more favorable.
Wenn gleichzeitig sichergestellt wird, dass die Familienbesteuerung angewendet wird, sollte diese günstiger ausfallen.
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
However, this is to be designed mildly, i.e. in the range of 2 - max. 5%.
Diese ist allerdings milde auszugestalten also im Bereich von 2 - max. 5%.
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
First and foremost, all cantons in the federal system are required to balance their budgets.
In erster Linie sind alle Kantone im föderalistischen System dazu angehalten, ihren Haushalt ausgeglichen zu gestalten.
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
Even better would be a system with supplementary benefits for employees, resulting in CHF 4,000 at 100%.
Noch besser wäre ein System mit Ergänzungsleistungen für Arbeitnehmende, sodass CHF 4'000 bei 100% resultiert.
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
Unfortunately, examples such as Crédit Suisse show that the financial sector cannot regulate itself in this respect.
Leider zeigen Beispiele wie Crédit Suisse, dass sich der Finanzsektor nicht selber regulieren kann in diesem Punkt.
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
I live in the village with the most expensive electricity in Switzerland and I can't do anything about it....
Ich lebe im Dorf mit dem teuersten Strom in der Schweiz und kann nichts dagegen unternehmen...
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
Switzerland must take care of the scarce space and build more densely.
Die Schweiz muss dem raren Platz Sorge tragen und verdichteter bauen.
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
Equal performance = equal pay.
Gleiche Leistung = gleicher Lohn.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
L'appétit vient en mangeant.
L'appétit vient en mangeant.
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
Inevitable to reach the climate target.
Um das Klimaziel zu erreichen unausweichlich.
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
Probably it will not go without bans and restrictions in the remaining time.
Vermutlich wird es nicht ohne Verbote und Einschränkungen gehen in der verbleibenden Zeit.
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
A question of priority.
Eine Frage der Priorität.
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
Other solutions must be developed here.
Hier müssen andere Lösungen entwickelt werden.
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
We do not want a two-tier society.
Wir wollen keine Zweiklassen-Gesellschaft.
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
The end justifies the means.
Das Ziel heiligt das Mittel.
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
Otherwise, these are honestly deprived of a longer-term chance of survival.
Ansonsten diesen ehrlicherweise längerfristig eine Überlebungschance entzogen wird.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Yes, a necessary step.
Ja, ein notwendiger Schritt.
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
There is still room for improvement here (also in Switzerland).
Hier gibt es noch Luft nach oben (auch in der Schweiz).
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
This must also be possible.
Auch dies muss möglich sein.
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
As soon as viable options are available - sure yes.
Sobald brauchbare Optionen vorhanden sind - klar ja.
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
Here, too, the throwaway mentality probably still needs to be optimized.
Auch hier ist die Wegwerfmentalität wohl noch zu optimieren.
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
At least in inhabited areas. But not in the Alpine region.
Zumindest in bewohnten Gebieten. Nicht aber im Alpenraum.
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
Here, too, the federal government is called upon to coordinate.
Auch hier ist der Bund angehalten zu koordinieren.
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
It is probably inevitable to regulate more in this sector as well.
Ist wohl unausweichlich auch in diesem Sektor stärker zu regulieren.
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
Coercion should be as small as possible in this area.
Zwang sollte möglichst klein sein in diesem Gebiet.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The people who go to vote at this age want to and are informed.
Die Personen, die abstimmen gehen in diesem Alter wollen und sind informiert.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This paralyzes the process too much.
Das lähmt den Prozess zu stark.
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
In the long term, Switzerland will not be able to defend itself alone, but should join NATO or another alliance.
Die Schweiz wird sich langfristig nicht alleine verteidigen können, sondern sollte sich der NATO oder einem anderen Verbund anschliessen.
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In the long term, Switzerland will not be able to defend itself alone, but should join NATO or another alliance.
Die Schweiz wird sich langfristig nicht alleine verteidigen können, sondern sollte sich der NATO oder einem anderen Verbund anschliessen.
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
Here, neutrality is to be weighted weaker.
Hier ist die Neutralität schwächer zu gewichten.
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
There is no general suspicion.
Es gibt keinen Generalverdacht.
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Schengen Agreement works well in principle.
Schengen-Abkommen funktioniert grundsätzlich gut.
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
Still within the framework of bilateral agreements.
Nach wie vor im Rahmen von bilateralen Verträgen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Yes, no question.
Ja, keine Frage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Implementation is difficult, but feasible.
Die Umsetzung ist schwierig, aber machbar.
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
The world is too globally interconnected for this approach.
Für diese Ansinnen ist die Welt zu global vernetzt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A necessary measure to bring the finances back into balance.
Eine notwendige Massnahme, um die Finanzen wieder ins Lot zu bringen.
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Is our main resource.
Ist unsere Hauptressource.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Here, too, the competition has to play.
Auch hier hat der Wettbewerb zu spielen.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In the long run, these expenditures are offset by fewer opportunity costs of climate change
Langfristig werden diese Ausgaben kompensiert durch weniger Opportunitätskosten des Klimawandels
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Public transport should be strengthened and not weakened.
Der ÖV ist zu stärken resp. nicht zu schwächen.
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There is a need to catch up here.
Hier gibt es Nachholbedarf.
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Rather join an alliance like NATO.
Eher einem Verbund beitreten wie NATO.
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
More would be desirable, but currently not financially feasible.
Mehr wäre wünschbar, aber aktuell nicht finanzierbar.
Comment
Unfortunately, this is inevitable in the long term - flanking measures that guarantee jobs for older people are important for this.
Leider langfristig unausweichlich - wichtig dazu sind flankierende Massnahmen, die Arbeitsplätze für ältere Personen garantieren.
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