Daniel Kast
Die Mitte | 12.17.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The limit is unfair and out of date.
Die Begrenzung ist ungerecht und nicht mehr zeitgemäss.
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
Rather yes, if the cut is socially cushioned.
Eher ja, wenn die Kürzung sozial abgefedert wird.
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 current regulation is generous.
Die heutige Regelung ist grosszügig.
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
Too much interference with personal rights. I am in favor of a federal commitment with vaccination recommendations.
Zu starker Eingriff in die Persönlichkeitsrechte. Ein Engagement des Bundes mit Impfempfehlungen befürworte ich.
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
Today's regulations make sense.
Die heutigen Regelungen sind sinnvoll.
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
Measures must be defined in each pandemic, taking into account the dangerousness of the disease. In the Covid pandemic, the measures were generally proportionate. Individual measures went too far, e.g. restaurants should have remained open at midday for people working outside.
Die Massnahmen müssen in jeder Pandemie unter Berücksichtigung der Gefährlichkeit der Krankheit definiert werden. In der Covid-Pandemie waren die Massnahmen im Allgemeinen verhältnismässig. Einzelne Massnahmen gingen zu weit, z.B. hätten die Restaurants für Menschen, die draussen arbeiten, am Mittag geöffnet bleiben sollen.
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
In the canton of Bern, some hospitals were closed.
Im Kanton Bern wurde einige Spitäler geschlossen.
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
For each child, it must be well examined whether integration makes sense.
Für jedes Kind muss gut geprüft werden, ob die Integration sinnvoll ist.
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
This is the responsibility of the cantons, and that is a good thing. In Bern, the requirement level is good; in the cantons of western Switzerland, it is too low.
Das liegt in der Kompetenz der Kantone und das ist gut so. In Bern ist das Anspruchsniveau gut, in den Westschweizer Kantonen ist es zu tief.
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
Good elementary schools with motivated, well-trained and well-paid teachers are important. Vouchers are not a useful instrument here.
Wichtig sind gute Volksschulen mit motivierten, gut ausgebildeten und gut entlöhnten Lehrpersonen. Gutscheine sind hier kein sinnvolles Instrument.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
It is probably just not realistic. So far, all the aspirations of other countries for centers outside Europe have proved unrealistic.
Es ist wohl einfach nicht realistisch. Bisher haben sich sämtliche Bestrebungen anderer Länder für Zentren ausserhalb Europas als unrealistisch erwiesen.
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
There are also good reasons for legalization.
Es gibt auch gute Gründe für eine Legalisierung.
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
except for adoption law
ausser beim Adoptionsrecht
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
If there is any scope to do so.
Wenn es dazu einen Spielraum gibt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I am in favor of a functioning social partnership. That is why I am a member of my professional association. Negotiations between unions and employers achieve better results.
Ich bin für eine funktionierende Sozialpartnerschaft. Darum bin ich Mitglied meines Berufsverbandes. Mit Verhandlungen zwischen Gewerkschaften und Arbeitgeber werden die besseren Resultate erzielt.
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
Full liberalization brings a price war between suppliers at the expense of investment. In the electricity sector, what it needs above all is more investment, especially in renewable energies, so that Switzerland becomes less dependent on foreign countries.
Die vollständige Liberalisierung bringt einen Preiskampf der Anbieter zulasten der Investitionen. In der Strombranche braucht er vor allem mehr Investitionen, insbesondere in erneuerbare Energien, damit die Schweiz unabhängiger vom Ausland wird.
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Above all, I am in favor of expanding public transport.
Ich bin vor allem für den Ausbau des öffentlichen Verkehrs.
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
The complete electrification of motorized individual transport is not feasible. I support the promotion of hydrogen technology.
Die vollständige Elektrifizierung des motorisierten Individualverkehrs ist nicht machbar. Ich befürworte die Förderung der Wasserstofftechnologie.
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
The increased use of renewable energies, which I support, will be visible in the landscape. But we need to proceed with a sense of proportion.
Die vermehrte Nutzung der erneuerbaren Energien, die ich befürworte, wird in der Landschaft sichtbar sein. Es braucht hier aber ein Vorgehen mit Augenmass.
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
A mega nuclear power plant in the midlands, as the SVP is calling for, is too great a risk for Switzerland. But I am against a fundamental ban on technology and research. If safer nuclear technologies are available in the future, they should be used in Switzerland.
Ein Mega-AKW im Mittelland, wie die SVP das fordert, ist für die Schweiz ein zu grosses Risikio. Ich bin aber gegen ein grundsätzliches Technologie- und Forschungsverbot. Falls in Zukunft sicherere Atom-Technologien zur Verfügung stehen, sollen diese in der Schweiz genutzt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
With wolves, population regulation is needed, as with deer. There are currently too many wolves in Switzerland.
Beim Wolf braucht es eine Bestandesregulation, wie bei Hirschen oder Rehen. Es hat zurzeit zu viele Wölfe in der Schweiz.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I am in favor of promoting biodiversity. Fixed percentages, on the other hand, are not helpful.
Ich bin für die Förderung der Biodiversität. Feste Prozentzahlen sind hingegen nicht hilfreich.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In principle, I understand the request for lower fees. However, the initiative goes too far for me. If it were accepted, there would be massive cuts in the SRG and regional broadcasters' offerings.
Grundsätzlich habe ich Verständnis für das Anliegen nach tieferen Gebühren. Hingegen geht mir die Initiative zu weit. Bei Annahme gäbe es massive Einschnitte in das Angebot von SRG und Regionalsendern.
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
More votes!
Noch mehr Abstimmungen!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But I am against joining NATO. With today's weapons systems, the limitation to territorial defense of small Switzerland is an illusion.
Ich bin aber gegen einen NATO-Beitritt. Mit den heutigen Waffensystemen ist die Beschränkung auf die Territorialverteidigung der kleinen Schweiz eine Illusion.
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
Ukraine is also fighting for our security and sovereignty.
Die Ukraine kämpft auch für unsere Sicherheit und unsere Souveränität.
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
As long as it serves purely law enforcement purposes, it should be permissible.
Solange sie der reinen Strafverfolgung dient, soll sie zulässig 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
Efforts are underway in the EU to allow border controls with regard to migration. I would be in favor of such controls.
In der EU sind Bestrebungen im Gange, dass Kontrollen der Grenzen im Hinblick auf die Migration erlaubt werden soll. Solche Kontrollen würde ich befürworten.
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
Depending on the concrete form of the contracts.
Je nach konkreter Ausgestaltung der Verträge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
I am committed to a social and ecological market economy. That is the more successful and people-friendly model than a fully liberalized market economy.
Ich engagiere mich für eine soziale und ökologische Marktwirtschaft. Das ist das erfolgreichere und menschenfreundlichere Modell als eine vollständig liberalisierte Marktwirtschaft.
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".
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I find it optimal when mother and father look after the children and the children are looked after together with other children for one or two days, e.g. in a KITA or with other families.
Optimal finde ich, wenn Mutter und Vater zu den Kindern schauen und die Kinder ein bis zwei Tage mit anderen Kindern zusammen z.B. in einer KITA oder bei anderen Familien betreut werden.
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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Comment
In my opinion, greater environmental protection and economic growth are not mutually exclusive.
Ein stärkerer Umweltschutz und Wirtschaftswachstum schliessen sich meiner Meinung nach nicht aus.
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 |
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
The federal government should finally get a grip on excessive cost growth.
Der Bund sollte endlich das übermässige Kostenwachstum in der Griff bekommen.
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