Jean-Claude Favre
Grünliberale | 12.14
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
Instead, we need to focus on fighting rising healthcare costs.
Il faut plutôt se concentrer sur la lutte contre l'augmentation des coûts de la santé.
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 point needs to be addressed as part of an overall review of civil status rights and obligations.
Ce point doit être abordé dans le cadre d'une révision globale des droits et obligations liés à l'état civil.
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
BVG reform can only be achieved by lowering the minimum conversion rate. The current system suffers from a financial imbalance and excludes a whole section of workers (part-timers and low-income earners). Lowering the entry threshold and the coordination deduction can only be achieved by reducing the minimum conversion rate.
La reforme de la LPP ne peut se faire qu'avec une baisse du taux de conversion minimal. Le système actuel souffre d'un déséquilibre financier et exclut toute une partie des travailleuses et travailleurs (personnes travaillant à temps partiel ou ayant un faible revenu). L'abaissement du seuil d'entrée et de la déduction de coordination ne peut se faire qu'avec une réduction du taux de conversion minimal.
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
I'm in favor of a single parental leave, available at the option of both parents.
Je suis favorable à un congé parental unique, disponible au choix des deux parents.
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
The canton's housing shortage is confirmed by the vacancy rate, which fell for the second year running: 0.98% on June 1, 2023, compared with 1.1% in 2022 and 1.35% in 2021. This makes it more difficult for people of limited means to find apartments.
La pénurie de logements dans le canton est confirmée par le taux de vacance qui baisse pour la deuxième année consécutive : 0,98% au 1er juin 2023, tandis qu’il était encore de 1,1% en 2022 et de 1,35% en 2021. Cela rend la recherche d'appartements plus difficile pour les personnes disposant de peu de moyens.
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
A sufficiently high vaccination rate can be achieved through persuasion, not coercion.
Un taux de vaccination suffisamment élevés peut être atteint par un travail de persuasion et non par la contrainte.
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
Over 2.2 million people in Switzerland suffer from cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes or cancer. These diseases are responsible for 80% of healthcare costs. Sugar plays an important role in the causes of these diseases.
Plus de 2,2 millions de personnes en Suisse souffrent de maladies cardiovasculaires, de surpoids, de diabète ou de cancer. Ces maladies sont à l'origine de 80% des coûts de la santé. Or le sucre joue un rôle important dans les causes de ces affections.
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
In principle, individual responsibility should be strengthened in the area of healthcare costs.
La responsabilité individuelle doit en principe être renforcée dans le domaine des coûts de la santé.
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
Experience shows that, in the event of a crisis, our authorities need to be able to resort to temporary measures quickly.
L'expérience montre qu'en cas de crise, nos autorités doivent pouvoir recourir rapidement à des mesures temporaires.
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
Given the small size of our territory and the large number of extra-cantonal hospital stays, regional hospital planning would be more effective and more economical than planning at cantonal level.
Notre territoire étant petit et les séjours hospitaliers extra-cantonaux nombreux, une planification hospitalière régionale serait plus efficace et plus économe que des planifications au niveau cantonal.
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
However, this must be accompanied by an increase in the resources available to ensure that these children are properly looked after.
Cela doit toutefois s'accompagner d'un renforcement des moyens mis à disposition pour assurer un encadrement adéquat de ces enfants.
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
The new Ordinance on the Recognition of Matura Certificates maintains the minimum share of technical subjects (MINT) in teaching time at 27%. With the expected introduction of "IT" as a core discipline, and the growing importance of technical skills, this share should be set significantly higher.
La nouvelle ordonnance sur la reconnaissance de la maturité maintient la part minimale des disciplines techniques (MINT) dans le temps d’enseignement à 27%. Avec l’introduction attendue de l’«informatique» en tant que discipline fondamentale et l’importance croissante des compétences techniques, cette part devrait être fixée à un niveau nettement supérieur.
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
Everyone must be able to realize their full potential, throughout their lives.
Chaque personne doit pouvoir réaliser son plein potentiel, et ce tout au long de sa vie.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Third-country nationals graduating from a Swiss university or college must be able to make professional use of the expertise they have acquired in Switzerland, and make it available to society and the economy.
Les personnes originaires de pays tiers qui obtiennent un diplôme d'une haute école ou d'une école supérieure en Suisse doivent pouvoir utiliser professionnellement l'expertise qu'elles ont acquise sur le territoire helvétique afin de la mettre à disposition de la société et de l'économie.
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
On the contrary, we need to put in place asylum procedures based on greater solidarity between European countries, in order to guarantee the protection and safety of asylum seekers, while at the same time avoiding any abuse of the asylum system.
Il faut au contraire mettre en place des procédures d'asile basées sur une plus grande solidarité entre les pays européens, afin de garantir la protection et la sécurité des demandeurs d'asile, en évitant néanmoins les éventuels abus du système d'asile.
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
This is already the case in the canton of Vaud. This helps to improve voter turnout and the integration of foreigners at municipal level.
C'est déjà le cas dans le canton de Vaud. Cela permet d'améliorer la participation électorale et l'intégration des étrangers au niveau communal.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Since repression has proved ineffective in dealing with drug addicts, it would be better to legalize soft drugs such as cannabis, and tax them in the same way as tobacco and alcohol, without neglecting the protection of minors.
La répression ne s’avérant pas efficace face aux toxicomanes, il vaudrait mieux légaliser les drogues douces comme le cannabis, et les imposer fiscalement, comme le sont aujourd’hui le tabac et l’alcool, sans pour autant négliger la protection des mineurs.
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
It's not up to the state to force citizens to continue living against their will.
Il n’appartient pas à l’Etat d’imposer aux citoyennes et citoyens de continuer à vivre contre leur volonté.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I'm in favor of removing the notion of gender from legal texts, which would make it impossible to treat men and women unequally under the law.
Je suis favorable à la suppression de la notion de sexe dans les textes de loi, ce qui rendrait impossible l'inégalité juridique de traitement entre hommes et femmes.
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
There's no reason why this shouldn't be the case.
Il n'y a aucune raison que cela ne soit pas le cas.
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
Given the structural deficit, tax cuts are not appropriate in the current financial situation.
Compte tenu du déficit structurel, les baisses d'impôts ne sont pas appropriées dans la situation financière actuelle.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Individual taxation is an essential step towards equal treatment for men and women.
L'imposition individuelle est une étape indispensable pour un traitement égalitaire entre hommes et femmes.
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 municipal and cantonal level.
Les successions sont déjà taxées au niveau communal et cantonal.
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 existing national financial equalization system already meets the need for inter-cantonal solidarity.
Le système de péréquation financière nationale en place répond déjà au besoin de solidarité inter-cantonale.
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
The introduction of a generalized minimum wage is not adapted to sectoral and regional specificities. In contrast to a generalized minimum wage, collective bargaining agreements make it possible to take account of branches and regions.
La mise en place d'un salaire minimum généralisé n'est pas adapté aux spécificités sectorielles et régionales. Les conventions collectives de travail permettent, contrairement à un salaire minimum généralisé, de tenir compte des branches et des régions.
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
Recent events in this sector have shown that such reinforcement would be welcome.
Les derniers événements survenus dans ce secteur ont montré qu'un tel renforcement serait bienvenu.
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
The current system is too complicated, generates high administrative costs and only partially meets its objective of protecting small consumers.
Le système en place actuellement est trop compliqué, génère des coûts administratifs conséquents et ne répond que partiellement à son objectif de protection des petits consommateurs.
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
The inflexibility of certain housing construction regulations is penalizing the urban development needed to accommodate our growing population, and holding back improvements in the energy efficiency of buildings.
Le manque de souplesse de certaines réglementations en matière de construction de logements pénalise le développement urbain nécessaire à la croissance de notre population et freine l'amélioration de l'efficience énergétique des bâtiments.
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
The right to equal pay for work of equal value is a constitutional principle enshrined in several laws at federal, cantonal and municipal level. Despite this, there are still too many cases where this equality is not applied.
Le droit à un salaire égal pour un travail de valeur égale est un principe constitutionnel concrétisé dans plusieurs lois aux niveaux fédéral, cantonal et communal. Malgré cela, il existe encore trop de cas où cette égalité n'est pas appliquée.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Individual motorized transport is one of the biggest consumers of fossil fuels and emitters of greenhouse gases. It is preferable to promote the transition to more efficient means of travel, such as public transport.
Le transport individuel motorisé compte parmi les plus gros consommateurs d’énergies fossiles et est l’un des plus grands émetteurs de gaz à effet de serre. Il est préférable de promouvoir la transition vers des moyens de déplacement plus efficaces, tels que les transports publics.
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 line with the Paris Agreement objectives of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
En ligne avec les objectifs de l'accord de Paris d'atteindre la neutralité climatique d'ici 2050.
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
Incentives should be used first, and only if necessary, prescriptions or bans.
Il faut recourir en premier lieu à des incitations et, uniquement si nécessaire, à des prescriptions ou des interdictions.
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 development of renewable energies is a priority. In such a context, a reasonable relaxation of environmental protection rules is conceivable.
Le développement des énergies renouvelables est une priorité. Dans un tel contexte, un assouplissement raisonnable des règles de protection de l'environnement est envisageable.
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
I support nuclear research, but am not in favor of building new power plants given our current state of knowledge.
Je soutiens la recherche nucléaire, mais ne suis pas favorable à la construction de nouvelles centrales dans l'état actuel de nos connaissances.
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 has to be done intelligently, since the essential thing is the services provided, not the way in which they are provided.
Cela doit être fait intelligemment, l'essentiel étant les services fournis et non la manière dont ils sont fournis.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
According to the consumer-pays principle.
Selon le principe du consommateur-payeur.
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
Ecological performance requirements (EPR) are one of the central achievements of the 1996 agricultural reform. In the current environmental context, I think it would be feasible to extend these benefits.
Les prestations écologiques requises (PER) sont l'une des réalisations centrales de la réforme agricole de 1996. Une extension des PER dans le contexte environnemental actuel me paraitrait envisageable.
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
There is a clear need for better standards of animal husbandry and care.
Il faut clairement de meilleures normes concernant la détention des animaux et les soins qui leur sont prodigués.
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 support the UN Convention on Biological Diversity's long-term surface area target of 30%, which is not only officially supported by the EU, but also by Switzerland.
Je soutiens l'objectif de surface à long terme de 30% selon la Convention sur la biodiversité de l'ONU, qui n'est pas seulement soutenu officiellement par l'UE, mais aussi par la Suisse.
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
In Switzerland, 14,000 tonnes of plastic are still dumped into the environment every year.
En Suisse, 14'000 tonnes de plastique sont encore déversées chaque année dans l'environnement.
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
It's important to develop the circular economy in Switzerland. This could be done through incentives rather than taxation.
Il est important de développer l'économie circulaire en Suisse. Cela pourrait se faire au travers d'incitation plutôt que d'imposition.
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
Our entire economy depends on stable Internet connections. The fact that the volume of mobile data used doubles every 18 months means that we urgently need to modernize existing networks with the latest technologies to avoid system saturation.
Notre économie toute entière dépend de la stabilité des connexions internet. La multiplication par deux du volume de données mobiles utilisées tous les 18 mois montre qu'il est urgent de moderniser les réseaux existants avec les dernières technologies pour éviter une saturation du système.
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
A nationwide IT strategy for data management must provide a framework for the transparent use of data. Coordination between the various political bodies in the IT sector must be greatly improved. Cantons, municipalities and other administrative bodies must have easier access to the IT solutions of other government bodies.
Une stratégie informatique de gestion des données à l'échelle nationale doit cadrer l’utilisation transparente des données. La coordination entre les différentes instances politiques doit être grandement améliorée dans le secteur des technologies de l'information. Les cantons, les communes ainsi que les autres entités administratives doivent pouvoir accéder plus facilement aux solutions informatiques des autres acteurs de l'État.
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
But that doesn't mean innovation is hampered.
Sans pour autant que cela entrave l'innovation.
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
Media diversity, quality journalism and regional media are essential for a direct, federal and multilingual democracy like Switzerland.
La diversité des médias, le journalisme de qualité et les médias régionaux sont essentiels pour une démocratie directe, fédérale et plurilingue comme la Suisse.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Young people need to feel involved in politics, and be able to influence decisions affecting their future from an early age.
Les jeunes doivent se sentir concernés par la politique et pouvoir influencer dès leur plus jeune âge les décisions qui concernent leur avenir.
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
The people must be able to decide on matters of a certain financial importance.
Le peuple doit pouvoir se prononcer sur des sujets d'une certaine importance financière.
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
A militia army is necessary, but it must be organized efficiently and cost no more than it does today.
Une armée de milice est nécessaire, mais elle doit être organisée de manière efficace et ne pas coûter davantage qu'aujourd'hui.
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
In order to guarantee the country's global defense capability in the event of an attack in the current context, Switzerland must participate in the European security architecture by strengthening its cooperation with the EU and NATO.
Afin de pouvoir garantir une capacité de défense globale du pays en cas d'attaque dans le contexte actuel, la Suisse doit participer à l'architecture de sécurité européenne en renforçant sa coopération avec l'UE et l'OTAN.
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
Switzerland must allow the re-export of arms to democratic states which are victims of attacks in violation of international law. Otherwise, Switzerland must not export arms to belligerent countries, or to countries in a state of civil war, or which themselves systematically violate human rights.
la Suisse doit permettre la réexportation du matériel d'armement vers des États démocratiques qui sont victimes d’attaques en violation du droit international. Sinon, la Suisse ne doit pas exporter de biens d'armement vers des pays belligérants, ni vers des pays en situation de guerre civile ou qui violent eux-mêmes systématiquement les droits de l'Homme.
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
Automated facial recognition in public spaces is not desirable for the privacy of citizens
Une automatisation de la reconnaissance faciale dans l'espace public n'est pas souhaitable pour le respect de la vie privée des citoyens
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
The EU is not only made up of the countries that surround us, but also represents our main economic partner. Good relations with the European Union are essential to our country's development.
L'UE est non seulement composé de pays qui nous entourent, mais représente notre principal partenaire économique. De bonnes relations avec l’Union européenne sont essentielles pour le bon développement de notre pays.
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
The EU is not only made up of the countries that surround us, but also represents our main economic partner. Good relations with the European Union are essential to our country's development.
L'UE est non seulement composé de pays qui nous entourent, mais représente notre principal partenaire économique. De bonnes relations avec l’Union européenne sont essentielles pour le bon développement de notre pays.
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
When based on the principles of fairness and sustainability, trade is not only central to a Switzerland that is open to the world and focused on the export of goods and services, it is also part of the framework conditions that ensure sustainability, prosperity and peace.
Lorsqu’il est fondé sur les principes d’équité et de durabilité, le commerce n’est pas seulement un élément central pour une Suisse ouverte au monde et axée sur l’exportation de biens et services, mais fait aussi partie des conditions-cadres qui assurent la durabilité, la prospérité et la paix.
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
At the same time, we protect SMEs from excessive bureaucracy when monitoring their foreign suppliers.
Tout en préservant les PME de processus bureaucratiques excessifs dans le suivi de leurs fournisseurs étrangers.
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
As mentioned above, the EU is our most important economic partner. Good relations with the European Union are essential to our country's development.
Comme mentionné ci-dessus, l'UE représente notre principal partenaire économique. De bonnes relations avec l’Union européenne sont essentielles pour le bon développement de notre pays.
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
Our humanitarian tradition must take precedence over a narrow interpretation of the law of neutrality. Switzerland adheres to the fundamental values of a liberal democracy and to the principles of international law, such as personal freedom, human rights and the prohibition of violence between states. Switzerland's conception of neutrality must aim to reinforce these values within the international community, or prevent them from being weakened.
Notre tradition humanitaire se doit de primer sur une interprétation étroite du droit de la neutralité. La Suisse adhère aux valeurs fondamentales d'une démocratie libérale et aux principes du droit international, tels que la liberté personnelle, les droits de l'Homme et l'interdiction de la violence entre Etats. La conception de la neutralité de la Suisse doit avoir pour objectif de renforcer ces valeurs au sein de la communauté internationale ou d'empêcher leur affaiblissement.
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."
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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."
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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."
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Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
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Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
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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."
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Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
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Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
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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)"?
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Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
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Comment
Increasing life expectancy and demographic trends call for such an increase. However, this must take account of the specific features (hardship) of certain jobs.
L'augmentation de l'espérance de vie et l'évolution démographique impose une telle augmentation. Celle-ci doit néanmoins tenir compte des spécificités (pénibilité) de certains emplois.
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