Katharina Fischer
Die Mitte | 09.20.2
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
For people with lower wages, part-time earners, pensioners with small pensions, in summary for people with modest incomes it needs the premium reduction.
Für Personen mit tieferen Löhnen, Teilzeitverdienende, RentnerInnen mit kleinen Renten, zusammengefasst für Personen mit bescheidenen Einkommen benötigt es die Prämienverbilligung.
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
While it would be nice if such a limit could be abolished, on the other hand, it must be possible to finance additional expenditures.
Es wäre zwar schön, wenn eine solche Begrenzung abgeschafft werden könnte, doch andererseits müssen Mehrausgaben auch finanziert werden können.
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
Second-pillar pensions are fundable, and I do not see any need to lower the conversion rate.
Die Renten der zweiten Säule sind finanzierbar, eine Senkung des Umwandlungssatzes sehe ich nicht als notwendig.
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
Leave as is.
So belassen.
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
Parents should be allowed to decide for themselves.
Die Eltern sollen selber entscheiden dürfen.
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
In principle, I am against too many more levies.
Grundsätzlich bin ich gegen zu viele weitere Abgaben.
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
There must be other ways to get health care costs under control.
Es muss andere Wege geben, die Gesundheitskosten in den Griff zu kriegen.
Limit the powers of the Federal Council in the event of a pandemic
Should the Federal Council's ability to restrict private and economic life in the event of a pandemic be more limited?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Federal competence for national hospital planning
Should the federal government be given the authority to determine the hospital offering (national hospital planning with regard to locations and range of services)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Cantons should be able to decide.
Kantone sollen entscheiden können.
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
From the point of view of children with disabilities, I see special classes as a better measure. However, one possibility would be to hold certain subjects (e.g. gymnastics, handicrafts) together.
Aus Sicht der Kinder mit Beeinträchtigungen sehe ich Spezialklassen als bessere Massnahme. Hingegen wäre eine Möglichkeit, gewissen Fächer (z. Beispiel Turnunterricht, Werken) zusammen abzuhalten.
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 could make completing an apprenticeship more attractive again.
Dadurch könnte der Abschluss einer Lehre wieder an Attraktivität gewinnen.
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
The state can support by revising the scholarship system.
Der Staat kann dadurch unterstützen, dass das Stipendienwesen überarbeitet wird.
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
Naturalizations must be earned and not available immediately as a quasi "gift."
Einbürgerungen müssen verdient sein und dürfen nicht quasi als "Geschenk" sofort möglich sein.
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
It would be much better and more sustainable to train our people well in our own country and pay them properly.
Viel besser und nachhaltiger wäre, unsere Leute im eigenen Land gut auszubilden und richtig zu entlöhnen.
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
The asylum law must be fundamentally rethought. For me, it would be desirable that in countries where coexistence does not work, an independent "administrative unit" could be set up to enable the whole country and its inhabitants to live a better life again in the future.
Das Asylrecht muss grundsätzlich überdenkt werden. Wünschenswert wäre für mich, dass in Ländern in denen das Zusammenleben nicht funktioniert, eine unabhängige "Verwaltungseinheit" eingesetzt werden könnte um dem ganzen Land und dessen Einwohnern in Zukunft wieder ein besseres Leben zu ermöglichen.
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
The whole drug issue should be reconsidered in general. And not just cannabis, but all drugs.
Die ganze Drogenproblematik sollte generell überdenkt werden. Und zwar nicht nur Cannabis, sondern sämtliche Drogen.
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
This topic is difficult for me. Despite already thinking quite a lot, I can not say which is really the best solution....
Dieses Thema ist für mich schwierig. Trotz schon ganz vielem Nachdenken kann ich nicht sagen, welches wirklich die beste Lösung ist..
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Not necessary.
Nicht notwendig.
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
Tax cuts are great, but revenue losses must be made up elsewhere.
Steuersenkungen sind zwar toll, doch Einnahmenseinbussen müssen an einem anderen Ort wieder wettgemacht werden.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The expense is far too great. I'm thinking of joint properties, joint children, further deductions for children, etc. Who makes and is allowed to deduct the expenses. In case of joint real estate it will require another tax return.
Der Aufwand ist viel zu gross. Ich denke da an gemeinsame Liegenschaften, gemeinsame Kinder, weitere Abzüge für Kinder usw. Wer macht und darf die Auslagen abziehen. Bei gemeinsamen Liegenschaften wird es eine weitere Steuererklärung bedingen.
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
Inheritances to direct descendants are to remain tax-free.
Erbschaften an direkte Nachkommen sollen steuerfrei bleiben.
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
That would make perfect sense.
Das wäre durchaus sinnvoll.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It would also be imperative for the major bank UBS to have a larger capital requirement. Banning bonuses only in Switzerland is rather problematic. But when it comes to taxing bonuses, policymakers would have to take other measures.
Auch bei der Grossbank UBS müsste zwingend eine grössere Eigenkapitalvorschrift bestehen. Bonusverbote nur in der Schweiz ist eher problematisch. Doch bei der Besteuerung der Boni müsste die Politik andere Massnahmen treffen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Equal pay for equal work should even be required by law. I don't see a single reason why there should be equal pay differences between women and men.
Lohngleichheit bei gleicher Arbeit sollte sogar gesetzlich vorgeschrieben werden. Ich sehe keinen einzigen Grund, weshalb für das gleiche Lohnunterschiede zwischen Frau und Mann sein soll.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We must do everything we can to minimize car traffic in the future.
Wir müssen alles daran setzen, dass der Autoverkehr in Zukunft minimiert werden kann.
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
It is completely unrealistic to ban all internal combustion engines in 12 years.
Es ist völlig unrealistisch in 12 Jahren alle Verbrennungsmotoren zu verbieten.
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
Without prohibitions and restrictions, the goals will not be achieved.
Ohne Verbote und Einschränkungen werden die Ziele nicht erreicht.
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
We all wish for an intact landscape and nature also in the future.
Eine intakte Landschaft und Natur wünschen wir uns alle auch in Zukunft.
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
New nuclear power plants would be a very bad idea.
Neue Atomkraftwerke wären eine ganz schlechte Idee.
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
Rural regions must not be forgotten.
Die ländlichen Regionen dürfen nicht in Vergessenheit geraten.
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
In Switzerland we live on a small area, therefore this also requires a restriction of large carnivores.
Wir leben in der Schweiz auf einer kleinen Fläche, deshalb bedingt dies auch eine Beschränkung bei den Grossraubtieren.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I am in favor of this in principle, but it cannot be realized everywhere due to structural measures. Therefore, exceptions must be possible.
Bin grundsätzlich dafür, jedoch lässt sich dies aus baulichen Massnahmen nicht überall verwirklichen. Deshalb müssen Ausnahmen möglich sein.
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
30% is even a bit much. I would set the percentage a little lower.
30 % ist gar etwas viel. Ich würde den Prozentsatz etwas tiefer ansetzen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I worry quite a bit about health.
Ich mache mir etliche Gedanken wegen der Gesundheit.
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The federal government should first do its own homework with regard to digitization.
Der Bund soll zuerst selber in Bezug der Digitalisierung die Hausaufgaben machen.
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
New regulations again mean more inefficient management.
Neue Regelungen bedeuten wieder eine ineffizientere Verwaltung.
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
Even if we are a neutral country, this should be possible in such a case.
Auch wenn wir ein neutrales Land sind, sollte diesin einem solchen Fall möglich sein.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I don't think it's a good idea to terminate the agreement. But there is an urgent need to discuss the excessive free movement of persons.
Das Abkommen kündigen finde ich keine gute Idee. Doch über die übermässige Personenfreizügigkeit muss dringend diskutiert werden.
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Economic sanctions must be supported at all costs.
Wirtschaftliche Sanktionen müssen unbedingt mitgetragen werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Digitization is a very practical tool, but more needs to be done in terms of cybercrime.
Die Digitalisierung ist ein sehr praktisches Instrument, hingegen in Bezug auf die Cyberkriminalität müsste mehr getan werden.
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
In the first place, a penalty is quite justified, but reintegration in the second place also makes sense.
In erster Linie ist eine Strafe ganz gerechtfertigt, aber eine Wiedereingliederung an zweiter Stelle macht ebenfalls Sinn.
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
Environmental protection is very important, especially for our descendants. Regarding economic growth; we can all do well, even if the economy does not always grow.
Der Umweltschutz ist ganz wichtig, vor allem auch für unsere Nachkommen. Betreffend Wirtschaftswachstum; es kann uns allen auch gut gehen, auch wenn die Wirtschaft nicht immer wächst.
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
It should be possible to reduce these expenses.
Diese Ausgaben müssten reduziert werden können.
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
The federal government spends a lot. In research, on the other hand, spending could still be optimized.
Der Bund gibt sehr viel aus. Bei der Forschung hingegen könnten die Ausgaben noch optimiert werden.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The current spending is right for me.
Die momentanen Ausgaben stimmen für mich.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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
The area of development cooperation would have to be reconsidered. See already an earlier answer. More aid in kind than almost only monetary aid.
Der Bereich Entwicklungszusammenarbeit müsste überdenkt werden. Siehe bereits eine frühere Antwort. Mehr Sachhilfe als fast nur Geldhilfen.
Comment
We must do everything possible to ensure that the official retirement age remains at 65.
Wir müssen alles daran setzen, dass das offizielle Rentenalter mit 65 Jahren bleiben wird.
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