Diana Stärkle
Schweizerische Volkspartei | 07.01
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
The benefits catalog must be reduced.
Der Leistungskatalog muss reduziert werden.
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
If both partners have paid in full, sure.
Wenn beide Partner voll einbezahlt haben, sicher.
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
When the SNB was introduced, more far-reaching promises were made that no longer apply today. The promises must be kept and the expenditure side must be examined more closely or reduced.
Bei der Einführung des BVG's wurden weitergehende Versprechungen gemacht, die bereits heute nicht mehr zutreffen. Die Versprechungen müssen eingehalten werden und die Ausgabenseite genauer betrachtet, bzw. reduziert 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
The state is not responsible for family planning.
Der Staat ist nicht für die Familienplanung zuständig.
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
Was already until today his mission, abuse must be punished.
War schon bis heute sein Auftrag, Missbrauch muss geahndet werden.
Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce a tax on sugary foods
Are you in favor of the introduction of a tax on foods containing sugar (sugar tax)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Health care costs must be reduced, or rather the benefits catalog. Cost brake!
Die Gesundheitskosten müssen reduziert werden, bzw. der Leistungskatalog. Kostenbremse!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Depending on learning difficulties or disabilities, performance levels may not be maintained.
Je nach Lernschwierigkeiten oder Behinderungen kann das Leistungsniveau nicht gehalten werden.
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 dual education system must be promoted and the degree must be valued more highly accordingly.
Das duale Bildungssystem muss gefördert werden und der Abschluss entsprechend höher bewertet 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
In Switzerland, we already have that.
In der Schweiz haben wir das bereits.
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
The language knowledge (of a national language) must be increased, this should also be spoken in the family.
Die Sprachkenntnis (einer Landessprache) muss erhöht werden, diese soll auch in der Familie gesprochen werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Helping on site will certainly be cheaper.
Helfen vor Ort wird sicher günstiger.
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
You can become a naturalized citizen and thus get involved.
Sie können sich einbürgern und sich so einbringen.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Adoption, etc. must be clarified in advance.
Die Adoption etc. muss vorgängig geklärt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
These funds have already been taxed.
Diese Gelder wurden schon besteuert.
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
Swiss private individuals are not very mobile and often cannot change canton.
Die Schweizer-Privatpersonen sind nicht sehr mobil und können oft den Kanton nicht wechseln.
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
Business must be able and allowed to value the labor force.
Die Wirtschaft muss die Arbeitskraft bewerten können und dürfen.
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
Free enterprise, only bonus ban or repayment in case of poor business performance.
Freie Wirtschaft, nur Bonusverbot bzw. Rückzahlung bei schlechtem Geschäftsgang.
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
Cost explosion, freedom never meant --> cheaper until today!
Kostenexplosion, Freiheit hiess bis heute nie --> günstiger!
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
Construction costs need to be reduced and the regulatory madness stopped.
Die Baukosten müssen reduziert werden und den Vorschriften-Wahnsinn Einhalt geboten werden.
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
The same wage should be paid for the same work.
Bei gleicher Arbeit soll der gleiche Lohn bezahlt werden.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Congestion makes products more expensive and pollutes the environment.
Die Stauzeiten verteuern die Produkte und belasten die Umwelt.
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
Research must be promoted, not the prohibition catalog!
Die Forschung muss gefördert werden, nicht der Verbotskatalog!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
These measures harm the economy, or rather the industry.
Diese Massnahmen schaden der Wirtschaft, bzw. der Industrie.
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 sufficient regulations in place.
Die Schweiz kennt bereits heute ausreichende Regelungen.
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
The land area must be quantified, not arbitrary.
Die Landesfläche muss quantifiziert werden, keine Willkür.
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 long as the costs stay within reason.
Solange die Kosten im Rahmen bleiben.
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
Conservation of natural resources.
Schonung der natürlichen Ressourcen.
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
There is no need for 5G on a hike.
Auf einer Wanderung ist kein 5G notwendig.
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
No centralization!
Keine Zentralisierung!
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
The state media must perform this task correctly and inform the population.
Die staatliche Medien müssen diese Aufgabe korrekt übernehmen und die Bevölkerung informieren.
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
Rather yes, as long as state-owned media, e.g. in mountain regions, continue to be adequately supported.
Eher ja, solange nicht staatliche Medien, z. B. in Bergregionen weiterhin angemessen unterstützt werden.
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
The people have elected the representatives and they are responsible for an orderly spending budget.
Das Volk hat die Vertreter gewählt und diese sind für ein geordnetes Ausgabebudget verantwortlich.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We are neutral.
Wir sind neutral.
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
The triage of the material must be strictly regulated.
Die Sichtung des Materials muss genau reglementiert sein.
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
Despite agreements, border control can be increased.
Trotz Abkommen können die Grenzen verstärkt kontrolliert werden.
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
Switzerland is a success story, the EU must first prove that it is too.
Die Schweiz ist eine Erfolgsstory, die EU muss zuerst beweisen, dass sie das auch 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
Only if the same principles/criteria apply to the food as in Switzerland.
Nur, wenn für die Nahrungsmittel die gleichen Grundsätze/Kriterien gelten wie in der Schweiz.
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
Competition must not be jeopardized. Strict rules can lead to the closure of our companies without improving standards abroad. We are not a world police force.
Der Wettbewerb darf nicht gefährdet werden. Strenge Regeln können zur Schliessung unserer Unternehmen führen ohne die Standards im Ausland zu verbessern. Wir sind keine Weltpolizei.
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
The treaties must be decoupled and negotiated individually, as with the rest of the world. The agreement with America does not mean we adopt American law, the EU demands this from us.
Die Verträge müssen entkoppelt werden und einzeln ausgehandelt werden, wie mit der übrigen Welt. Das Abkommen mit Amerika heisst nicht wir übernehmen amerikanisches Recht, die EU fordert dies von uns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
State arbitrariness must be punished.
Staatliche Willkür muss geahndet werden.
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
Work must be worthwhile.
Arbeit muss sich lohnen.
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
The state is not responsible for family planning. Parents must be able and allowed to decide freely depending on their situation.
Der Staat ist nicht für die Familienplanung zuständig. Die Eltern müssen je nach Situation frei entscheiden können und dürfen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The sense of togetherness is lost. The boundaries between truth and fake news are often no longer recognizable.
Das Miteinander geht verloren. Die Grenzen zwischen Wahrheit und Fake News sind oft nicht mehr erkennbar.
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
Depending on the punishment, reintegration must become possible again. Greater weight must be given to the assessment.
Je nach Strafe muss eine Eingliederung wieder möglich werden. Der Beurteilung muss grösseres Gewicht beigemessen werden.
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
Switzerland going it alone accomplishes nothing.
Die Schweiz im Alleingang bewirkt nichts.
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
Social costs have reached an unhealthy level. These expenses need to be scrutinized more closely.
Die Sozialkosten haben ein ungesundes Ausmass angenommen. Diese Ausgaben müssen genauer überprüft werden.
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
Our capital is education and research.
Unser Kapital ist die Bildung und Forschung.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In agriculture, greater yields can be achieved with better research and use of materials. The percentage share in the national supply must be increased again.
In der Landwirtschaft können mit besserer Forschung und Materialeinsatz grössere Erträge erzielt werden. Die prozentuale Anteil an die Landesversorgung muss wieder erhöht werden.
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
The targeted expansion of public transport with an accompanying reduction in prices can lead to less congestion.
Der gezielte Ausbau des öffentlichen Verkehrs mit einer einhergehender Preissenkung kann zu weniger Staus führen.
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
Depending on the region of the country, individual motorized transport must become sustainable, if not cheaper.
Je nach Landesregion muss der motorisierte Individualverkehr tragbar, wenn nicht günstiger werden.
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
Consideration should be given to whether the funds will achieve better results with other measures.
Es ist zu prüfen, ob die Gelder mit anderen Massnahmen bessere Resultate erzielen.
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
We have a backlog.
Wir haben ein Nachholbedarf.
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
Helping locally is important, but our population must still be able to live adequately.
Helfen vor Ort ist wichtig, aber unsere Bevölkerung muss noch angemessen leben können.
Comment
Employees who are fit should be allowed to continue working. No forced retirement.
Arbeitnehmer die fit sind, sollen weiter arbeiten dürfen. Keine Zwangspensionierung.
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