Carmen Fankhauser
Grünliberale | 12.15
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
Healthcare costs weigh heavily on family budgets
Les coûts de la santé pèsent lourd sur le budget famillial
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
Equality for all, married or not
Égalité pour tous, marié ou non
Reduce LPP pensions
As part of the reform of the BVG (occupational pension plan), pensions are to be reduced (lowering the minimum conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%). Are you in favor of this measure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Extend parental leave
Should paid parental leave be increased beyond today's 14 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Extend paternal leave and let parents choose how to allocate it
Étendre le congé paternel et laisser le choix aux parents de la répartition
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
It's a tricky subject that could prove costly in legal disputes. The hepatitis B vaccine, for example, is controversial.
Un sujet délicat qui risque de coûter cher en litiges juridiques. Notamment le vaccin contre l'hépatite B est controversé par exemple.
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
Consumers are responsible for their purchases and can use various applications to scan items. However, national and cantonal promotion to encourage reduced sugar consumption seems appropriate. I'm also interested in more restrictive measures for manufacturers. I'm not sure that this will have to be translated into a tax.
Le consommateur est responsable de ses achats et peut utiliser différentes application pour scanner les articles. Toutefois, une promotion nationale et cantonale visant à inciter la réduction de la consommation de sucre me parait adéquate. Aussi, des mesures plus restrictives pour les fabricants m'intéressent. Je ne suis pas certaine que cela devra se traduire par une taxe.
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
Healthcare costs are very high in Switzerland; among the most expensive in the world.
Les coûts de la santé sont très élevés en Suisse; parmis les plus chers au monde.
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
We need to ensure that the Federal Council cannot impose disproportionate economic restrictions, while at the same time leaving it a free hand in emergencies.
Il faut s'assurer que le Conseil fédéral ne puisse pas imposer des restrictions économiques démesurées tout en lui laissant un cadre libre en cas d'urgence.
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
We need to maintain a degree of competition, because if supply is centralized, there's a risk that politics will dominate discussions about healthcare.
Il faut maintenir une certaine concurrence, car en cas de centralisation de l'offre, la politique risque de dominer sur les discussions autour de la santé.
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
This is already the case, having observed it in my son's class. The advantage is the awareness of other difficulties and aids in the classroom.
C'est déjà le cas actuellement ayant pu l'observer dans la classe de mon fils. L'avantage est la sensibilisation à d'autres difficultés et aides en classe.
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
I favor another solution to encourage young people to enter trades that require apprenticeships. Motivate rather than restrict. There are few cantons in Switzerland, including our own, Vaud, that offer an exam at the end of primary school to determine whether a child should take the Maturité. The requirements are high.
Je favorise une autre solution pour inciter les jeunes vers des métiers qui demandent de passer par un apprentissage. Motiver au lieu de restreindre les possibilités. Il y a peu de cantons en Suisse, dont le nôtre, Vaud, qui prévoient un examen à la fin de la scolarité primaire pour l'orientation vers une maturité fédérale. Les exigences sont élevées.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Immigration & integration
Make naturalization requirements more flexible
Should the conditions for naturalization be relaxed (e.g., shorter residence period)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The naturalization application process has been considerably simplified, both for the applicant and for the canton and commune. What's more, access to school is free and open to all;
Le processus du suivi de la demande de naturalisation a été considérablement simplifié, aussi bien pour le demandeurs que le canton et la commune. De plus, l'accès à l'école est gratuite et ouverte à tous;
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
We are increasingly faced with a shortage of manpower in certain areas of activity: - solar panel installation - construction and renovation - care assistants, doctors and nurses
Nous faisons de plus en plus face à une pénurie de la main d’œuvre dans certains domaines d'activité: - pose de panneaux solaires - construction et rénovation - aide soignants, médecins et infirmières
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
This will result in a lack of transparency and follow-up for the asylum seeker, potentially putting his or her life at stake.
Cela va engendrer un manque de transparence et de suivi du demandeur d'asile et ainsi potentiellement mettre sa vie en jeu.
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
With strict supervision, this would guarantee safety in the city and regulate the grey market. Of course, the use of cannabis in medicine is important.
Avec un encadrement stricte cela permettrait de garantir la sécurité en ville et réguler le marché gris. Pour la médecine bien évidemment l'utilisation du cannabis est importante.
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
We already have a suicide aid that works well, according to the feedback I've received.
Nous avons déjà une aide au suicide qui fonctionne bien d'après les retours que j'ai obtenu.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It's still too early. We must now focus on the climate challenge
C'est encore trop tôt. Nous devons maintenant nous concentrer sur le défi climatique
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
Inheritances are already taxed at cantonal and communal level! Why give even more to the federal government?
Les héritages sont déjà taxés au niveau cantonal et communal ! Pourquoi donner encore plus à l’État fédéral?
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
The current RPT aims to reduce these differences. It is an extremely complex calculation, which is not always fair. As a result, I'm concerned about good relations and cooperation between cantons.
La RPT actuelle vise à réduire ces différences. Il s'agit d'un calcul extrêmement complexe, lequel n'est pas toujours équitable. Ainsi, je serai inquiète pour la bonne entente et les collaborations entre cantons.
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
The fact that our two national banks were rescued 15 years apart is influencing my response.
Le sauvetage avec 15 ans d'intervalle de nos deux banques nationales m'influence dans ma répéponse
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
I'm in favor of accelerating the energy transition
Je suis en faveur de l'accélération pour la transition énérgétique
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
From an environmental point of view, it's better to densify what already exists.
Dans l'optique environnementale il vaut mieux densifier l'existant
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
Of course
Bien sûr
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
While promoting public transport
Tout en faisant la promotion des transports en commun
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
In addition, as we are dependent on markets outside Switzerland for the purchase of vehicles
En outre, sachant que nous dépendons des marchés hors Suisse pour l'achat des véhicules
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Authorize the construction of new nuclear power plants
Should the construction of new nuclear power plants in Switzerland be allowed again?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Providing services yes, but not totally complete. With technological advances, this should be possible. Except for skyguide, which is not limited in the regions for air navigation services.
Fournir des services oui mais pas totalement complètes. Avec les avancées technologiques cela devrait être possible. Sauf pour skyguide qui n'est pas limitée dans les régions pour les services de la navigation aérienne.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I want to support farmers who go the extra mile for the good of the land and our health. Ideally, there should be a bonus system for farmers who protect biodiversity.
Je veux soutenir les agriculteurs qui font un effort supplémentaire pour le bien de la terre et notre santé. Dans l'idéal il faudrait un système de bonus pour les agriculteurs en faveur de la protection de la biodiversité.
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
The well-being of animals has an effect on the well-being of our society
Le bien être des animaux a un effet sur le bien-être de notre société
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Of course, and I'm also in favor of household recycling of plastics (except PET).
Évidemment et je suis aussi favorable au recyclage du plastique par les ménages (hormis le PET)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I totally agree
Totalement d'accord
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
The adoption of 5G by the various branches of our industry is a necessity, along with automation and remote control.
L'adoption de la 5G par les différentes branches de notre industrie est un besoin avec l'automatisation et le pilotage à distance.
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
Optimize administrative processes for communes and the canton Facilitate access to services for the population
Optimiser les processus administratifs de communes et du canton Faciliter l'accès aux services pour la population
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
transparency is important
la transparence est importante
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
Otherwise, news will be privatized and the neutrality of information will be jeopardized.
Sinon les informations vont se privatiser et la neutralité de l'information sera mise en péril.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
At 16, there are other concerns
A 16 ans il y a d'autres préoccupations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We have a voluntary and complex system in place, and an unprofessional increase will be costly to manage.
Nous avons un système volontaire et complexe en place et une augmentation non professionnelle sera couteuse à gérer.
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
It must retain its role in collective security: Partnership for Peace" (PPP)
Elle doit garder son rôle dans la sécurité collective : Partenariat pour la paix" (PPP)
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
Transparency is not guaranteed, and Switzerland must absolutely maintain its position as mediator.
La transparence n'est pas garantie et la Suisse doit absolument garder son positionnement de médiateur.
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
a necessity
une nécessité
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
What's in it for Switzerland if the USA has access to the Swiss agricultural market?
Quel est l'intérêt pour la Suisse que les Etats-Unis aient un accès au marché agricole suisse?
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
Our companies have a social and environmental responsibility to ensure their sustainability in the eyes of consumers, partners and investors.
Nos entreprises ont la responsabilité sociale et environnementale et de leur impact afin de garantir leur pérennité face aux consommateurs, partenaires et investisseurs
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
yes
oui
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
That's too vague a statement, because our market is so small that it depends on our European neighbors and international trade.
C'est trop vague comme affirmation car notre marché est si petit qu'il dépend de nos voisins européen et des échanges commerciaux à l'international.
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
Redistribution to the cantonal authorities or to local residents through lower taxes?
Redistribution aux autorités cantonales ou aux habitants par le biais d'une diminution d'impôt ou de taxe?
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
Each parent decides for himself or herself, according to his or her own circumstances.
Chaque parent décide pour lui-même selon son contexte.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Participation in global development with these challenges is essential for a country like ours.
Une participation au développement mondial avec ces enjeux est essentiel pour un pays comme le nôtre
Comment
We have accepted the AVS21 reform: the retirement age for women will rise from 64 to 65. Possible risk of increased healthcare costs as retirement age approaches 70.
Nous avons accepté la réforme AVS21: l'âge de la retraite des femmes va passer de 64 à 65 ans. Possible risque d'augmentation des coûts de la santé dans la perspective d'approcher 70 ans pour l'âge de la retraite.
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