Maxime Ochsenbein
Junge SVP | 02.02.0
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
It is imperative to reform this system, which is on the verge of implosion.
Il est impératif de réformer ce système qui est au bord de l'implosion.
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
A married couple should not be penalized with the branch.
Un couple qui est marié ne doit pas être pénalisé avec la branche.
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
We can't touch pensions, which are often miserable.
On ne doit pas toucher aux rentes qui sont souvent misérable.
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
We have made progress and recently voted to accept paternity leave.
Nous avons fait des progrès et voter récemment accepté le congé paternité.
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
We need to prevent the return of diseases that have disappeared, but I do hope that individual freedom can be respected.
Il faut éviter que des maladies disparus ne reviennent, je souhaite néanmoins que la liberté individuelle puisse être respecté.
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
I don't want any additional taxes, because in the end, it's the consumer who has to pay.
Je ne souhaite pas de taxes supplémentaires car au final, c'est le consommateur qui passerait à la caisse.
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
People are choking on taxes and inflation. The healthcare system must be reformed quickly.
Les gens étouffent sous les taxes et l'inflation. Il faut rapidement réformer le système de santé.
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
In crisis situations, we need to be able to make decisions, but it's important to respect the rule of law and the right to a fair trial.
Dans des situations de crises, il faut pouvoir prendre des décisions, mais il est important de respecter l'état de droit d
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
While it is important for the Confederation to have a global vision, the cantons must be able to plan hospital provision.
Il est important que la confédération ait une vision globale, les cantons doivent néanmoins être en mesure de planifier l'offre hospitalière.
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
This policy is catastrophic and is causing major disruption to the system. Other measures and models need to be considered.
Cette politique est catastrophique et engendre des perturbations majeurs dans le système. D'autres mesures et modèles doivent être pensés.
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
No, because the 4-year gymnasium system will soon be standardized across all cantons.
Non, car il y aura prochainement une uniformisation du sytème gymnasiale en 4 ans pour tous les cantons.
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
It's important for everyone to take responsibility. For students who wish to do so, there are scholarships and foundations that subsidize low-income earners.
Il est important que chacun se responsabilise. Il existe pour les élèves qui le souhaite des bourses, fondations qui permettent de subventionné les personnes à faible revenu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
I'm in favor of a selective policy based on market needs. However, this must in no way create pressure on wages.
Je suis favorable à une politique sélective en fonction des besoins des marchés. Néanmoins, cela ne dois aucunement créer de la pression sur les salaires.
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
Yes, this solution would reduce the pressure on Swiss reception centers and infrastructures.
Oui, cette solution permettrait de réduire la pression sur les centre d'accueuil et sur les infrastructures en suisse.
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
Countries that have legalized cannabis are faced with major problems that affect healthcare costs.
Les pays qui ont légalisé le cannabis se retrouvent avec des problèmes importants qui influent sur les coûts de la santé.
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
The framework is currently interesting and allows everyone to take EXIT if they wish.
Le cadre est actuellement intéressant et permet à chacune et chacun de prendre si il le souhaite EXIT.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Let's stop creating problems where there are none....
Arrêtons de créer des problèmes là où il n'y en a pas....
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
Swiss households need general relief
Il faut soulager les ménages suisse de manière générale
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If the couple is married, they should benefit from the favor. Nevertheless, this could avoid certain problems, particularly in the event of separation.
Si le couple est marié, il devrait bénéficier de faveur. Néanmoins, cela pourrait éviter certains problèmes, notamment en cas de séparation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Each canton must implement a rigorous financial policy to meet its needs.
Chaque canton se doit de mettre en place une politique financière rigoureuse permettant de faire face à ses besoins.
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
I'm a firm believer in the freedom of entrepreneurship, and there are certain areas where this salary cannot be guaranteed at the start of a business.
Je tiens à la liberté d'entreprenariat et certains domaine au début de l'activité ne peut garantir ce salaire.
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
Above all, it's important that in the event of a debacle, it's not up to the confederation to be the fire department.
Il est surtout important qu'en cas de débâcle, ce ne soit pas à la confédération de jouer aux pompiers
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
Everyone needs to be aware and analyze their contracts and see what risk they are willing to take.
Chacun doit être conscient et analyser ses contrat et voir quel risque ils souhaitent prendre.
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
All companies should respect equal pay.
Les entreprises devraient toutes respecter l'égalité salariale.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This is completely utopian, as the electrical infrastructure in Switzerland would not be able to keep up, not to mention the imbalance there would be between supply and demand...
Cela est complètement utopique, l'infrastructure électrique en suisse ne pourrait pas suivre, sans compter le déséquilibre qu'il va y avoir entre l'offre et la demande...
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
No more bans and restrictions
Il faut cesser les interdictions et restrictions
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're postponing other problems with the risk of creating future ecological disasters.
On reporte d'autres problèmes avec le risque de créer de futurs catastrophe écologique.
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
It's vital for Switzerland to remain autonomous, otherwise we'll be at the mercy of foreigners, and in the event of a crisis, we'll run the major risk of having to pay the bill.
Il est primordiale que la suisse puisse rester autonome, sans quoi, nous serons à la merci de l'étranger et en cas de crise avec un risque majeur de devoir passer à la caisse.
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
The state must guarantee a public service to all regions, even the most remote.
L'état doit garantir un service public à toutes les régions, même les plus reculés.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It's important to be able to regulate large predators if the situation so requires.
Il est important de pouvoir réguler les grands prédateurs si la situation l'exige.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Every farmer should benefit from direct payments, and not just for gardening.
Chaque agriculteur doit bénéficier des paiement directs et pas seulement pour faire du jardinage.
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
Swiss standards are among the most demanding in the world. Let's stop standardizing everything.
Les normes suisse sont parmi les règles les plus exigeantes au monde. Cessons de tout normer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We have the infrastructure to recycle these types of materials.
Nous disposons des infrastructures pour recycler ces types de matériaux.
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
If we don't want to fall behind the rest of Europe, this type of service is essential.
Si nous ne souhaitons pas être en retard par rapport au reste de l'Europe, ce type de prestation est nécessaire.
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 existing directives on digitization are already a veritable gas mill for companies.
Les directives en place sur le domaine de la numérisation sont déjà de véritables usines à gaz pour les entreprises.
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's important that citizens take responsibility for the sources of information they use.
Il est important que les citoyenne et citoyen se responsabilise dans les sources d'informations qu'il venait.
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
It's important that the fee be lowered
Il est important que la redevance soit abaissé
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 canton of Berne has just rejected the right to vote at 16. However, I'm not opposed to a federal solution.
Le canton de Berne vient de refuser le droit de vote à 16 ans. Je ne suis néanmoins pas hostile à une solution fédéral.
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
If the situation calls for it, it remains debatable.
Si la situation l'exige cela reste discutable
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 event of a crisis, it is important to be able to mobilize the army quickly, and the current continge does not meet crisis requirements.
En cas de crise, il est important de pouvoir mobiliser l'armée rapidement et le contingeant actuelle ne correspond pas aux besoins en cas de crise
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
Switzerland must remain neutral, independent and outside NATO
La suisse doit rester neutre et indépendante et doit rester en dehors de l'OTAN
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
Swiss neutrality must prevail. The Federal Council must offer its services and humanitarian aid.
La neutralité suisse doit primer. Le Conseil fédéral doit proposer ses services et de l'aide humanitaire.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It would be desirable for Switzerland to regain better control of its borders.
Il serait souhaitable que la suisse reprenne un meilleur contrôle de ses frontières.
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
When you look at the state of the EU, it's important not to draw inspiration from it.
Lorsque l'en voit l'état de l'UE, il est important de ne surtout pas s'en inspirer.
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
Free trade agreements must be limited.
Les accords libre échange doivent être limités.
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
It's up to local companies to comply with the law, not Swiss companies.
Ce sont les entreprises qui doivent sur place se conformer à l'état et au droit et non aux entreprises suisse de s'immicer.
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
We need to put maximum pressure on the European Union
Il faut mettre un maximum de pression sur l'Union Européene
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
Switzerland must not get involved in conflicts that could cause us major problems.
La suisse ne doit aucunement se mêle et prendre le moindre partis dans des conflits qui peuvent nous apporter des problèmes majeur.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Nevertheless, there are certain markets that cannot be regulated...
Il y a néanmoins certains marché qui ne peuvent se réguler...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Couples with children need to find the right balance.
Un juste équilibre doit être trouvé par les couples ayant des enfants.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It depends on the crime. Some crimes deserve life imprisonment.
Cela dépend du crime. Certains crime mériteraient la réclusion à perpétuité
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
The environment is important, but it must not be allowed to undermine development and growth.
L'environnement est important, mais ne doit pas péjorer le développement et la croissance.
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
The retirement age must not be increased.
L'âge de la retraite ne doit pas être augementé.
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