Petra Huber-Neff
Die Mitte | 04f.16
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
I would put the lever quite somewhere else and namely with the health insurance companies themselves. In recent years, the funds are like mushrooms shot out of the ground and each has even the more modern and larger building and even more employees! All this has to be financed somehow... I am here for a leaner structure!!! But until it is so far, you have to help those who are financially quite badly, under the arms!
Ich würde den Hebel ganz woanders ansetzen und zwar bei den Krankenkassen selber. In den vergangenen Jahren sind die Kassen wie Pilze aus dem Boden geschossen und jede hat noch das modernere und grössere Gebäude und noch mehr Mitarbeiter!! All das muss ja irgendwie finanziert werden... ich bin hier für eine schlankere Struktur!! Bis es aber soweit ist, muss man denjenigen die finanziell ganz schlecht dastehen, unter die Arme greifen!!
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
Fair pensions for all!
Faire Renten für Alle!
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 center supports the current BVG reform. It provides for a reduction in the conversion rate in order to stop the redistribution from young to old. However, compensatory measures are planned for transitional years in order to offset any pension losses.
Die Mitte befürwortet die aktuelle BVG-Reform. Darin ist eine Senkung des Umwandlungssatzes vorgesehen, um die Umverteilung von Jung zu Alt zu stoppen. Für Übergangsjahrgänge, sind jedoch Kompensationsmassnahmen vorgesehen, um allfällige Renteneinbussen zu kompensieren.
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
I think so, but I think it is important that it also works out economically!
Ich denke schon, finde aber wichtig, dass es wirtschaftlich auch aufgeht!
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
The promotion of non-profit housing is the task of the cantons and municipalities. The federal government has already granted a framework credit of CHF 250 million for this purpose in 2020 as part of the "Fonds de roulement".
Die Förderung des gemeinnützigen Wohnungsbaus ist Aufgabe der Kantone und Gemeinden. Der Bund hat hierfür 2020 bereits einen Rahmenkredit von 250 Millionen Franken im Rahmen des «Fonds de roulement» gesprochen.
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
I believe that here you have to think not only about yourself, but also about society and should stand up for everyone.
Ich bin der Ansicht, dass man hier nicht nur an sich selber, sondern auch an die Gesellschaft denken muss und für alle einstehen sollte.
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
With the cost brake initiative, we are demanding measures from all players. Patients must also be prepared to take a step if necessary. Patients should actually be rewarded much more if they take care of their health and eat consciously and healthily, exercise and do not take drugs (smoking, alcohol, excessive sugar consumption, etc.).
Mit der Kostenbremse-Initiative fordern wir Massnahmen von allen Akteuren. Auch die Patienten:innen müssen notfalls bereit sein einen Schritt zu machen. Die Patient:innen sollten eigentlich viel mehr belohnt werden, wenn sie ihrer Gesundheit Sorge tragen und sich bewusst und gesund ernähren, Sport treiben und keine Drogen (Rauchen, Alkohol, übermässiger Zuckerkonsum etc) zu sich nehmen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Health care is the responsibility of the cantons. Nevertheless, it is also important to increasingly promote intercantonal cooperation in this area, for example in hospital planning. This is the only way to further reduce healthcare costs without sacrificing quality.
Die Gesundheitsversorgung ist Sache der Kantone. Dennoch gilt es auch vermehrt die überkantonale Zusammenarbeit in diesem Bereich bspw. bei der Spitalplanung zu fördern. Nur so können wir die Gesundheitskosten weiter senken ohne Qualität einzubüssen.
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
An integrative school is to be welcomed in principle. However, the practice of the last years shows that the implementation causes great difficulties and nobody can profit from it.
Eine integrative Schule ist grundsätzlich zu begrüssen. Die Praxis der letzten Jahre zeigt aber, dass die Umsetzung grosse Schwierigkeiten bereitet und niemand davon profitieren kann.
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
The requirements for the gymnasiale Matura are a matter for the cantons. However, I think it is important that vocational training continues to receive equal consideration alongside gymnasium education and remains attractive to all.
Die Anforderungen an die gymnasiale Matura ist Sache der Kantone. Ich finde es jedoch wichtig, dass neben der gymnasialen Ausbildung auch die Berufsbildung weiterhin gleiche Berücksichtigung findet und für alle attraktiv bleibt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
National Councillor and centrist Heinz Siegenthaler is calling in a motion for the re-regulation of the cannabis market in the interests of better protection for young people and consumers. I also support this.
Nationalrat und Mitte-Politiker Heinz Siegenthaler fordert in einem Vorstoss die Neuregulierung des Cannabismarktes im Sinne eines besseren Jugend- und Konsumentenschutzes. Dies unterstütze ich ebenfalls.
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
If all the necessary clarifications/appraisals are available and the person has discussed and settled everything with the relatives, I am clearly in favor.
Wenn alle nötigen Abklärungen/Gutachten vorliegen und die Person mit den Angehörigen alles besprochen und geregelt hat, bin ich klar dafür.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The introduction of a third gender is associated with numerous civil law consequences in diverse areas of society. Examples are: Pension schemes, insurance, labor law, compulsory military service, etc. At the present time, it is therefore important to first analyze the consequences of a third gender.
Die Einführung eines Dritten Geschlechts ist verbunden mit zahlreichen zivilrechtlichen Konsequenzen in diversen Gesellschaftsbereichen. Beispiele sind: Vorsorge, Versicherungen, Arbeitsrecht, Wehrpflicht etc. Zum aktuellen Zeitpunkt gilt es darum, zuerst die Folgen eines Dritten Geschlechts zu analysieren.
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
At this point in time, rather no, as the federal government is confronted with many additional expenditures, for example in the areas of the armed forces, childcare, etc.
Zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt eher nein, da der Bund mit vielen Mehrausgaben, beispielsweise in den Bereichen Armee, Kinderbetreuung etc., konfrontiert ist.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It creates new injustices. The center has launched the popular initiative for "Fair Taxes", which calls for the alternative tax calculation. With this calculation, married couples still have to file only one tax return. However, can benefit from the calculation method of individual taxation.
Sie schafft neue Ungerechtigkeiten. Die Mitte hat die Volksinitiative für "Faire Steuern" lanciert, welche die alternative Steuerberechnung fordert. Mit dieser Berechnung müssen verheiratete Paare weiterhin nur eine Steuererklärung einreichen. Können jedoch von der Berechnungsmethode der Individualbesteuerung profitieren.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Lessons must be learned from the failure of Credit Suisse. A fundamental realignment of banking and supervisory legislation is needed. This should be aimed in particular at the newly created, internationally system-relevant big bank, according to the principle: the bigger a bank, the more it should be regulated.
Es gilt die Lehren aus dem Scheitern der Credit Suisse zu ziehen. Es braucht eine grundlegende Neuausrichtung der Banken- und Aufsichtsgesetzgebung. Diese soll insbesondere auf die neu geschaffene, international systemrelevante Grossbank abzielen, nach dem Grundsatz: Je grösser eine Bank, desto stärker soll sie reguliert werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Switzerland already has one of the strictest animal protection laws in the world. Further adjustments in the area of farm animal husbandry are therefore not currently planned.
Die Schweiz hat bereits heute eines der strengsten Tierschutzgesetze der Welt. Weitere Anpassungen im Bereich der Nutztierhaltung sind daher aktuell nicht vorgesehen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The federal government should play a stronger role in government digitization projects in particular. E-voting, electronic patient files or a digital debt register must be developed and implemented nationally. 26 Individual solutions are inefficient and expensive in such areas.
Gerade bei staatlichen Digitalisierungsprojekten sollte der Bund eine stärkere Rolle einnehmen. E-Voting, elektronische Patientendossiers oder ein digitales Betreibungsregister müssen national entwickelt und umgesetzt werden. 26 Einzellösungen sind in solchen Bereichen ineffizient und teuer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We should have a say in the money that flows abroad. It cannot be that we give billions to foreign countries and we have to fight for our concerns and put ourselves in the back of the queue.
Gerade über das Geld das ins Ausland fliesst, sollten wir ein Mitspracherecht haben. Es kann nicht sein, dass wir Milliarden ins Ausland geben und wir für unsere Anliegen kämpfen und uns hinten anstellen müssen.
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
The continuation of good bilateral relations with the EU should be maintained. However, this is subject to the condition that the protection of wage levels and social security systems is ensured in the long term.
Die Weiterführung der guten bilateralen Beziehungen zur EU sollen bestehen bleiben. Dies jedoch unter der Voraussetzung, dass der Schutz des Lohnniveaus sowie der Sozialwerke nachhaltig gesichert ist.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The USA is an exciting trading partner for the Swiss economy. However, any free trade agreement should focus on the most important sectors such as the machine industry, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Die USA ist für die Schweizer Wirtschaft ein spannender Handelspartner. Ein allfälliges Freihandelsabkommen sollte sich jedoch auf die wichtigsten Branchen wie Maschinenindustrie, Pharma, etc. konzentrieren.
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".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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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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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
We are all getting older and for the most part are still very capable and willing to work.
Wir werden alle immer älter und sind grösstenteils auch immer noch sehr leistungsfähig und arbeitswillig.
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