Cécile Send
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 22.04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Extend parental leave
Should paid parental leave be increased beyond today's 14 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Given the rising rents and the housing shortage, all the more important.
Angesichts der steigenden Mietzinse und dem Wohnungsmangel, umso wichtiger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
So many beverages and foods contain sugars that consumers don't know about and are harmful to our health. The revenue from the taxes could fund prevention campaigns.
So viele Getränke und Lebensmittel beinhalten Zucker, von denen Konsumenten nichts wissen und für unsere Gesundheit schädlich sind. Die Einnahmen der Steuern könnten Präventionskampagnen finanzieren.
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
Such a measure makes access to healthcare services even more difficult. Among others, this is not reasonable for chronically ill people or seriously ill people who do not have high means.
Durch eine solche Massnahme wird der Zugang zu Gesundheitsleistungen weiter erschwert. Dies ist u.a. für chronisch-kranke Menschen oder Schwerkranke, die nicht über hohe Mittel verfügen, nicht zumutbar.
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
During COVID, it was necessary to restrict our leisure activities as well as the general economic life in order to contain the infections; ins. to protect elderly and vulnerable persons. However, such a restriction means at the same time that appropriate compensation measures are taken for the loss of income.
Während COVID war es notwendig, dass unsere Freizeitaktivitäten sowie das allgemeine Wirtschaftsleben eingeschränkt wird, um die Infektionen zu dämmen; ins. zum Schutz von älteren Personen und gefährdete Personen. Eine solche Einschränkung bedeutet aber gleichzeitig, dass entsprechende Entschädigungsmassnahmen getroffen werden für den Erwerbsausfall.
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
The healthcare system must be a public service. The current profit orientation and competition among hospitals is at the expense of staff and treatment quality. The range of hospitals in Switzerland must be designed according to the needs of the population.
Das Gesundheitswesen muss ein Service public sein. Die aktuelle Profitorientierung und der Wettbewerb unter den Spitälern geht auf Kosten von Personal und Behandlungsqualität. Das Spitalangebot der Schweiz muss nach den Bedürfnissen der Bevölkerung ausgelegt 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
Switzerland must promote the inclusion of children with learning difficulties or disabilities, as also provided for in the Disability Equality Act. However, I also find it important that an additional special needs teacher is available in addition to the regular teacher.
Die Schweiz muss die Inklusion von Kindern mit Lernschwierigkeiten oder Behinderungen fördern, wie dies auch das Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz vorsieht. Wichtig finde ich aber auch, dass neben der regulären Lehrkraft eine zusätzliche Sonderpädagogin oder Sonderpädagogen zur Verfügung steht.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Access to education is a fundamental right and must not be allowed to fail because of inequalities in opportunity. The state must intervene and provide appropriate measures to compensate for this inequality.
Zugang zu Bildung stellt ein Grundrecht dar und darf nicht wegen Chancenungleichheiten scheitern. Da muss der Staat eingreifen und entsprechende Massnahmen vorsehen, um diese Ungleichheit auszugleichen.
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 current requirements are far too high. The costs for this are also unreasonable for the person to be naturalized.
Die heutigen Anforderungen sind viel zu hoch. Auch die Kosten dafür sind für die Einzubürgernde nicht zumutbar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In order to strengthen Swiss democracy, all persons residing in Switzerland should have the right to vote. Providing the right to vote and to be elected at the communal level for persons who have lived in Switzerland for at least 10 years and who mostly pay taxes is the minimum.
Zur Stärkung der Schweizer-Demokratie sollten alle sich in der Schweiz aufhaltenden Personen mitbestimmen können. Das Stimm- und Wahlrecht auf Gemeindeebene für Personen vorzusehen, die seit mind. 10 Jahren in der Schweiz leben und meistens Steuern zahlen, stellt das Mindeste dar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In principle, the right to a self-determined death is unconditional for a person who is capable of making a judgment. The advantage would be that euthanasia organizations and doctors can advise people and people do not carry out their wish to die in a dangerous way. However, the prerequisites for this must be carefully examined and concrete framework conditions must be set.
Grundsätzlich steht das Recht auf einen selbstbestimmten Tod einem urteilsfähigen Menschen bedingungslos zu. Der Vorteil wäre, dass Sterbehilfeorganisationen und ÄrztInnen Personen beraten können und Personen ihren Sterbewunsch nicht auf gefährliche Art und Weise vollziehen. Allerdings müssen Voraussetzungen dafür sorgfältig geprüft werden und konkrete Rahmenbedingungen gesetzt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
In general, tax policy in Switzerland would have to be revised so that the rich as well as powerful companies make their appropriate contribution and do not increasingly benefit from tax cuts.
Allgemein müsste die Steuerpolitik in der Schweiz überarbeitet werden, damit die Reichen sowie leistungsstarke Unternehmen ihren entsprechenden Beitrag leisten und nicht vermehrt von Steuersenkungen profitieren.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthen financial equalization between the cantons
Should the differences between cantons with high and low financial capacity be further reduced through fiscal equalization?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Such regulations have their good reason (too much noise has proven effects on people's health). One should be able to promote non-profit housing more strongly as well as control rental prices.
Solche Vorschriften haben ihren guten Grund (zu hoher Lärm hat erwiesenermassen Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit der Menschen). Man müsste gemeinnützigen Wohnungsbau stärker fördern sowie Mietpreise kontrollieren können.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If freeway roads are expanded, motorized traffic increases. Promoting non-motorized traffic is the solution.
Baut man Autobahnstrassen aus, nimmt der motorisierte Verkehr zu. Förderung des Langsamverkehrs ist die Lösung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Incentives alone are unfortunately not enough. Targeted bans and binding implementation deadlines are imperative.
Anreize alleine genügen leider nicht. Gezielte Verbote und verbindliche Umsetzungsfristen sind zwingend notwendig.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The risk of blocking political decision-making processes is probably rather high.
Die Gefahr, politische Entscheidungsprozesse zu blockieren, ist wohl eher hoch.
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
Without a non-re-export permit, Switzerland can no longer control where its weapons go.
Ohne Nichtwiederausfuhrbewilligung kann die Schweiz nicht mehr kontrollieren, wohin ihre Waffen gehen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Such a free trade agreement would probably lead to a change in suppliers and the threat of a cut-throat fight. This would also have negative effects on social or ecological standards.
Ein solches Freihandelsabkommen würde wohl dazu führen, dass LieferantInnen ändern und ein Verdrängungskampf droht. Dies hätte auch negative Auswirkungen auf sozial oder ökologische Standards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But in terms of promoting sustainable agriculture.
Aber im Hinblick zur Förderung nachhaltiger Landwirtschaft.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Parental leave must be adapted to improve the compatibility of family and work and to promote equality between men and women. For example, (like the initiative that failed in the canton of BE) a certain number of weeks of parental leave could be provided, with an equal part reserved for each parent and the remaining time freely divided between the parents.
Die Elternzeit muss dahingehend angepasst werden, dass die Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf verbessert wird und die Gleichstellung von Mann und Frau fördert. So könnte man bspw. (wie die im Kanton BE gescheiterte Initiative) eine bestimmte Anzahl Wochen Elternzeit vorsehen, wobei ein gleich langer Teil für jeden Elternteil reserviert ist und die restliche Zeit können sich die Eltern frei aufteilen.
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