Patrick Borer
Die Mitte | 5701
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
Wo soll das denn hinführen? Immer höhere Prämien, immer mehr Verbilligungen. Jedoch nicht für den Mittelstand, den es schon bald nicht mehr gibt, weil er immer mehr bezahlen muss.
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
Das BG hat die vor Jahren als Diskriminierend beurteilt. Bis heute ist nichts gemacht worden. Ein Armutszeugnis und eine Frechheit.
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
Alle müssen etwas beitragen, nicht nur immer der Mittelstand.
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
Die Elternzeit soll aufgeteilt werden können. Ein Ausbau ist nicht notwendig. Viele geben ihre Kinder eh so bald wie möglich in die Kita.
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
Mit dem RPG wird die Einzonung von Bauland verhindert. Bauland wird immer knapper und teurer. Die Investoren sollen immer mehr finanzieren bei immer weiter ausgebauten Mietrechten. Kosten dürfen die Wohnungen auch nichts. Die (Energie)-Vorschriften werden immer rigider. Nun soll der Steuerzahler (Mittelstand) wieder in die Tasche greifen. Nein danke!
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
Die Impfungen sind notwendig. Ansonsten hätten wir diverse Krankheiten nicht ausgerottet. Dies den Anderen zu überlassen ist asozial.
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
Zucker ist ungesund und verursacht hohe Kosten für das Gesundheitswesen. Mit der Steuer sollen die Gesundheitskosten gesenkt und die Prävention gefördert werden.
Contribution to healthcare costs
Should insured persons contribute more to health care costs (e.g., increase the minimum deductible)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Franchise ist heute schon zu hoch. Faktisch trägt der Mittelstand seine Gesundheitskosten selbst und dies neben dem Bezahlen der Prämie selbstverständlich. Dies führt nur dazu, dass die, welche die Prämien bezahlen, noch mehr selbst bezahlen müssen.
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
Bei einer Pandemie kann man nicht lange diskutieren.
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
Die ISF hat ausgedient. Das Projekt ist gescheitert. Galoppierende Kosten, frustriete Lehrkräfte und SchülerInnen. Bei geringen Defiziten soll es möglich sein.
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
Warum haben SchülerInnen aus Familien mit geringen Einkommen nicht gleiche Bildungschancen. Die Schule ist für alle dieselbe und geringes Einkommen heisst nicht geringe Intelligenz.
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
Nein, die Ansprüche sind schon viel zu tief.
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
Falls es sich um dringend benötigte und hochqualifizierte Fachkräfte handelt und damit meine ich nicht den Müllmann, obwohl dieser auf seinem Gebiet auch eine Fachkraft darstellt.
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
Schaut in die EU, Frankreich, Deutschland, Schweden. Die haben riesige Probleme. Brauchen wir in der Schweiz nicht.
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
Das Stimm-/Wahlrecht soll SchweizerInnen vorbehalten sein. Die Schwelle für eine Einbürgerung ist sehr tief. Wenn jemand wirklich Interesse hat, kann er sich einbürgern lassen.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
THC ist die Einstiegsdroge Nr. 1 und verändert die Psyche.
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
Jeder soll selbst über sein Leben bestimmen können. Natürlich braucht es gewisse Regeln. Aber es muss nicht sein, dass sich ein 90-jährige Person aus dem Fenster stürzen muss.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Jeder darf sich fühlen wie er möchte, aber amtlich gibt es zwei Geschlechter - Punkt.
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
Die direkte Bundessteuer war eine Kriegssteuer und gehört längst abgeschafft.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Auf jeden Fall muss die Heiratsstrafe abgeschafft werden. Hier muss man eine Lösung für Familien finden, wo nur ein Elternteil berufstätig ist, wenn die Kinder noch sehr klein sind. Die Lösung der Mitte ist besser!
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
Obwohl das Geld bereits versteuert wurde, befürworte ich eine Steuer, diese muss jedoch moderat ausfallen.
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
Der Finanzausgleich spielt gut und sollte nicht verändert werden. Es kann nicht sein, dass die finanzstarken Kantone am Ende nicht besser gestellt sind.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Es kann allerdings auch nicht sein, dass sich Stromkonzerne gesund stossen auf Kosten der Allgemeinheit.
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
Nur so ist günstiger Wohnraum noch finanzierbar.
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
Das ist heute nur noch Verhandlungssache. Auch Männer verdienen nicht gleich viel für dieselbe Arbeit. Ausserdem besteht immer eine Ungleichheit, da nicht die Leistung, sondern die Stelle entlöhnt wird.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Wir brauchen den MIV und den ÖV. Staustunden sind klima-, wirtschafts-, und gesundheitsschädlich.
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
Anreize schaffen, nicht verbieten. Wies ist es möglich, dass im Kanton BL die Verkehrssteuer nach Gewicht bemessen wird und doppelt so hoch ist wie im Kanton AG oder sogar im Velo-Kanton BS? Dann verlangt Steuern nach CO2-Ausstoss und führt Lenkungsabgaben auf fossile Brennstoffe ein.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Sonst können wir gleich aufhören.
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
Zumindest muss darüber gesprochen und dies in Betracht gezogen werden. Die Kernkraft kann sich auch entwickeln. Zudem baut Frankreich neue AKW...
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
Natürlich. Auch auf dem Land werden Steuern bezahlt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Und danach auf 12 oder was? Noch mit 18 haben die Wenigsten Interesse an der Politik. Wenn man volljährig ist kann man mitbestimmen.
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
Nicht noch mehr Referenden und Einsprachemöglichkeiten. Irgendwann ist auch mal gut.
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
Aber keinen EU-Beitritt und keinen Rahmenvertrag mit den aktuellen Bestimmungen.
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Andere Länder, andere Sitten.
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
Das ist utopisch.
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
Wir leben nicht in einer Bananenrepublik.
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
Wer mehr leistet, soll mehr verdienen. Wer erbschaftsbedingt reich ist, hat Glück.
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
Vielleicht ist das nicht immer möglich. Idealerweise stehen Verwandte (Grosseltern) zur Verfügung. Eigentlich sollten sich die Eltern schon persönlich um die Entwicklung der Kleinkinder kümmern. Warum sollte man sonst Kinder auf die Welt stellen?
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
Strafe muss sein. Danach ist die Wiedereingliederung wichtig.
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
Ohne Wirtschaftswachstum gibt es keinen Umweltschutz, weil wir uns das dann gar nicht leisten können und auch nicht wollen. Umweltschutz ja, aber ökonomisch verträglich - in homöopathischen Dosen sozusagen.
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
Arbeit muss sich immer noch auszahlen.
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
Bildung ist zwar schon sehr teuer, aber auch sehr wichtig.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Wir brauchen die 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Das ÖV-Angebot muss auch in der Agglomeration ausgebaut werden.
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
Es muss endlich etwas gehen und zwar sofort.
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
Wir haben sehr viel mehr Herausforderungen zu bewältigen und das erfordert zusätzliche Mittel. Wir finden jedoch in der ganzen Schweiz praktisch keine Polizeibedienstete mehr. Da muss dringend Hand angelegt und die Bedingungen massiv verbessert werden. Die Schweiz muss wieder sicherer werden.
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
Wer so lange arbeiten möchte, kann das heute schon tun. Für den Grossteil bedeutet die, dass sie nicht später in Rente gehen, aber weniger kriegen.