Andreas Ruefer
Die Mitte | 09.24.5
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 goal must be to reduce health insurance costs.
Das Ziel muss eine Senkung der Krankenkassen Kosten sein.
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
This marriage penalty is discrimination against all non-married persons
Diese Heiratsstrafe ist eine Diskriminierung gegenüber allen nichtverheirateten Personen
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
Retirees already receive too little today.
Pensionierte erhalten bereits heute zu wenig.
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
One solution would be to draw additional "unpaid" vacation days. This way, the damage for the entrepreneurs would be the least.
Eine Lösung wäre, dass man weitere "unbezahlte" Urlaubstage beziehen könnte. So wäre der Schaden für die Unternehmer am geringsten.
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
In rural areas, many apartments are empty because everyone wants to live in the city. A rethink should take place here.
In ländlichen Gebieten stehen viele Wohnungen leer, da alle in der Stadt wohnen wollen. Hier sollte ein Umdenken stattfinden.
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
Basically, this is a decision of the parents. If costs arise due to the non-vaccination, these must be borne by the parents.
Grundsätzlich ist das eine Entscheidung der Eltern. Sollten aufgrund der Nicht Impfung Kosten entstehen, müssen diese zu lasten der Eltern gehen.
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
The citizens should take responsibility themselves! Not everything should be controlled with taxes and bans. Labeling on products containing sugar would make more sense.
Die Bürger sollen selber Verantwortung übernehmen! Es sollte nicht alles mit Steuern und Verboten gesteuert werden. Eine Kennzeichnung auf zuckerhaltigen Produkten wäre sinnvoller.
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
The goal must be a reduction in health care costs, not an increase in the deductible rate
Ziel muss eine Senkung der Gesundheitskosten sein und nicht eine Erhöhung der Franchise
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
Thanks to the intervention of the Federal Council, we have survived this pandemic without any damage.
Dank des Eingreifen des Bundesrates, haben wir diese Pandemie schadlos überstanden.
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 federal government should determine the minimum offer. However, it must be open towards the top.
Der Bund sollte das Mindestangebot festlegen. Gegen oben muss es aber offen sein.
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
The chain is only as strong as the weakest link. In addition, children could be better supported in special classes.
Die Kette ist nur so stark wie das schwächste Glied. Zudem könnten Kinder in speziellen Klassen besser gefördert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Better school education = Better chances later in life = Better Switzerland
Bessere Schulbildung = Bessere Chancen im späteren Leben = Bessere Schweiz
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
If this question is purely about the residency deadline, I would check a yes. This time limit is unnecessary and a harassment. In principle, however, the requirements should not be shortened, but adjusted.
Wenn diese Frage rein auf die Wohnsitzfrist abzielt, würde ich ein Ja ankreuzen. Diese Frist ist unnötig und eine Schikane. Grundsätzlich sollten die Anforderungen jedoch nicht gekürzt, sondern angepasst 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Where there is a shortage of skilled labor, it should be relaxed.
Wo ein Mangel an Fachkräften besteht, sollte gelockert werden.
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
These people often already have a long way behind them. But the asylum procedure must finally be accelerated.
Diese Leute haben oftmals bereits einen langen Weg hinter sich. Das Asylverfahren muss aber endlich beschleunigt werden.
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
Those who want to have a say in our country should declare their allegiance to our country and apply for citizenship.
Wer über unser Land mitbestimmen will, soll sich zu unserem Land bekennen und die Staatsbürgerschaft beantragen.
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
The hurdles would have to be clearly defined.
Die Hürden müssten klar definiert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
We don't always need new taxes.
Wir brauchen nicht immer neue Steuern.
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
As a compromise, full-time work could be increased by 2 hours per week.
Als Kompromis könnte man die Vollzeitarbeit um 2 Stunden pro Woche ehöhen.
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
In times of need, the state must still have sovereignty, otherwise the system collapses.
In der Not muss der Staat immer noch eine Hoheit haben, ansonsten kollabiert das System.
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A change in thinking must take place and a transapreneur wage policy must emerge. In this way, abuses between the sexes could be better identified.
Es muss ein Umdenken Stattfinden und eine transaprente Lohnpolitik entstehen. So könnten Missbräuche zwischen den Geschlechtern besser erkannt werden.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ban new registrations of combustion engine vehicles from 2035
Should Switzerland ban the registration of new passenger cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
First of all, it must be regulated how we will get the electricity for all these vehicles. Moreover, it is always bad to work with prohibitions.
Zuerst muss geregelt werden, wie wir den Strom für all diese Fahrzeuge bekommen werden. Zudem ist es immer schlecht mit Verboten zu arbeiten.
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
In very climate-damaging areas, certain bans can be made. However, the Co2 vote has shown that the population does not want bans in general.
In sehr klimaschädlichen Bereichen können gewisse Verbote gemacht werden. Die Co2 Abstimmung hat jedoch gezeigt, dass die Bevölkerung keine Verbote im Generellen will.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In the future, we will need three times the amount of electricity and we do not yet know of any way to generate it. Therefore, this will probably be the only possibility in the medium term.
Wir benötigen in Zukunft das dreifache an Strom und kennen heute noch keine Möglichkeit, diesen zu geerieren. Daher wird dies mittelfristig wohl die Einzige Möglichkeit sein
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
This is the only way we can reduce the housing shortage in cities and keep rural areas attractive.
Nur so können wir die Wohnungsnot in den Städten verringern und die ländlichen Gebiete attraktiv halten.
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
If anyone should adapt, it is man, who moves in the territory of animals.
Wenn sich jemand anpassen sollte, dann ist es der Mensch, der sich im Gebiet der Tiere bewegt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The SRF, as the main recipient of these funds, should be under more scrutiny as to what is financed with these funds. Here, more is often spent than necessary.
Das SRF als Hauptabnehmer dieser Gelder, sollte mehr unter Beobachtung stehen, was mit diesen Geldern finanziert wird. Hier wird oft mehr als nötig ausgegeben.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
When Switzerland sells weapons abroad, they are also used in war. If one does not want this, no more weapons should be sold abroad. Relatively simple.
Wenn die Schweiz Waffen ans Ausland verkauft, werden diese auch im Krieg verwendet. Wenn man dies nicht will, sollten keine Waffen mehr ans Ausland verkauft werden. Relativ einfach.
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 guidelines for this are should be set very strictly.
Die Richtlinien dafür sind sollten sehr streng festgelegt werden.
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
Only on a bilateral way, we will progress as Switzerland.
Nur auf einem billateralen Weg, werden wir als Schweiz weiterkommen.
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
Ultimately, these companies damage Switzerland's reputation when standards are not met.
Schlussendlich schädigen diese Unternehmen den Ruf der Schweiz, wenn die Standards nicht eingehalten werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Unfortunately, behind the state there are always people who act emotionally.
Leider stehen hinter dem Staat immer Menschen, welche emotionell handeln.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
It is important that the parents are responsible for the education of the children. However, 100% care of the parents is no longer appropriate.
Es ist wichtig, dass die Eltern für die Erziehung der Kinder verantwortlich sind. Eine 100% Betreuung der Eltern ist jedoch nicht mehr zeitgemäss.
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
The word "criminal" is very generalized here. One must distinguish between major and minor punishments.
Das Wort "Krimineller" wird hier sehr verallgemeinert. Man muss zwischen grossen und kleinen Strafen unterscheiden.
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
Instead of seeing it as a threat to the economy, it should be seen as an opportunity for the economy.
Anstatt es als Gefahr für die Wirtschaft zu sehen, sollte es als Chance für die Wirtschaft verstanden werden.
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
There should be redistribution, not more spending.
Es sollte eine Umverteilung stattfinden und nicht mehr Ausgaben.
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
This is our future!
Das ist unsere Zukunft!
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Agriculture needs to evolve and find new ways instead of asking for more money from the government.
Die Landwirtschaft muss sich weiterentwickeln und neue Wege finden, anstatt mehr Geld vom Staat zu verlangen.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There is a lack of public safety, especially in urban areas.
Vor allem in Städtischen Gebieten besteht ein Mangel an öffentlicher Sicherheit.
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
Here costs can be saved and know-how can be used.
Hier können Kosten gespart und Know-How genutzt werden.
Comment
There should be a voluntary increase from 65. Those who want to work should be allowed to do so. The rest should be able to enjoy their well-deserved retirement.
Es sollte ab 65 zu einer freiwilligen Erhöhung kommen. Wer arbeiten will, soll das machen dürfen. Der Rest soll seinen wohlverdienten Ruhestand geniessen können
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