Sibylle Hofer
Die Mitte | 04.03
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
Es kann nicht sein, dass der Staat all diese Aufgaben übernimmt. Hier sollen unbedingt andere Werkzeuge greifen, z.B. überteuerte Medikamentenpreise senken, Digitalisierung einführen, Leistungskatalog anpassen, etc.
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
Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für diese Benachteiligung.
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
Nicht bezahlbar. Die aktuelle Lösung ist völlig ausreichend.
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
Das ist Sache der Kantone, Bezirke und Gemeinden. Diese wissen am Besten, wo und wie man hier Gelder zielgerichtet einsetzen kann. Weiter zieht eine Zentralisierung beim Bund wieder zusätzliche Administrationskosten nach sich. Die Lohnsituation bei Bund ist mit Durchschnittslöhnen von weit über TCHF 100 bereits inakzeptabel hoch.
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
Hier sind verantwortungsvolle Eltern gefragt.
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
Prävention, Aufklärung und Druck auf die produzierenden Unternehmen wirken hier besser. Immer mehr Gesetze und Abgaben gilt es zu vermeiden.
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
Wichtig wäre aber auch und vor allem eine kritische Neubeurteilung des Leistungskatalogs der Grundversicherung, Reduktion der Medikamentenpreise, Überprüfung der Spitallandschaft und anderer zusätzlicher Massnahmen.
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
Der Bund hat diese Rechte sehr verantwortungsbewusst eingesetzt.
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
Es wäre aber sehr wünschenswert, wenn die Kantone von sich aus ausserkantonale Lösungen und Zusammenschlüsse anstreben würden, die Kostensenkungen ermöglichen würden.
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
Hier gilt es unbedingt zu unterscheiden! Lernschwierigkeiten und Behinderungen sind zwei verschiedene Voraussetzungen. Gewisse Kinder können besser in einer Regelklasse profitieren, wobei andere wieder mehr profitieren, wenn ein für sie passendes Umfeld geschaffen wird.
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
Besser wäre eine Anpassung der Fokuspunkte der Ausbildung an die heutigen Gegebenheiten aus Sicht der Wirtschaft/Gesellschaft, als es eine Erhöhung der Anforderungen zu nennen.
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
Die Schweiz ist in diesem Bereich absolute Spitze.
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
Die demographische Entwicklung in der Schweiz ist klar und mit diesem Instrument könnte man eine gut regulierte und auf die Bedürfnisse der Schweizer Wirtschaft ausgerichtete Einwanderung ermöglichen. Hier würde ich eine flexiblere Handhabung schätzen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für eine Heiratsstrafe.
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
Das Volk hat hier auch schon sehr klar "nein" gesagt. Dieses Thema immer wieder aufs Tapet zu bringen ist undemokratisch.
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
Auf keinen Fall. Im Gegenteil, die sogenannten finanzschwachen Kantone sollten klare Vorgaben zur Verbesserung ihrer Finanzsituation erhalten. Der Wille dazu ist teilweise in keiner Weise zu erkennen und will hier immer mehr abzweigen. Dies gefährdet die Solidarität in der Schweiz.
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
Ein solcher Mindestlohn ist für viele Branchen nicht finanzierbar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Es muss wieder schneller und preislich sinnvoll gebaut werden können und das unter Berücksichtigung des beschränkt vorhandenen Bodens. Dazu gehört aber auch eine Einschränkung des Einspracherechts, Möglichkeiten verdichteter zu Bauen, etc..
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Für Unternehmen und damit unsere Wirtschaft wäre das schädlich. Anreize für einen tieferen Stromverbrauch sowohl für Unternehmen wie Private funktioniert in der Schweiz. Wir brauchen keine weiteren Gesetze.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Keine fixen Prozentzahlen! Man müsste hier in den Gemeinden/Bezirken/Kantonen (bottom-up) im direkten Gespräch mit Bauern, etc. die Situation bzgl. Biodiversität nachhaltig verbessern. Das funktioniert in der Schweiz.
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
Es gibt viele Alternativmöglichkeiten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Wir müssen hier als Land unbedingt Fortschritte erzielen. Ob der Bund hier der richtige Treiber sein kann, bezweifle ich aber stark. Der Bund versagt regelmässig in digitalen Bereichen wie aktuell in einem grossen Cyber Crime Fall.
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
Aber nur im internationalen Verbund (OECD, EU, etc.). Ein Alleingang macht keinen Sinn bei solchen grenzüberschreitenden Themen.
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
Die SRG hat anlässlich der letzten Abstimmung die Versprechen bzgl. Verschlankung der Organisation (Wasserkopf) ganz klar nicht erfüllt. Nur an den Programminhalten wird die ganze Zeit geschraubt und gespart und darum nimmt auch das Interesse der CH Bevölkerung an den Programmen immer mehr ab. Das ist nicht im Sinne des Konsumenten und Gebührenzahlers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Schwierig zu beantworten. Keine Informationen dazu vorhanden. Grundsätzlich sollten wir wieder mehr in die Armee und deren Fähigkeiten investieren. Sicherheit gibt es nicht gratis.
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
Viele sicherheitsrelevante Massnahmen und Ziele lassen sich nur noch im grösseren Verbund sinnvoll vollziehen und erfüllen.
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
Es ist richtig peinlich wie unsere Regierung sich hinter dem Argument der "Neutralität" versteckt. Wenn wir den Angriffskrieg der Russen verurteilen, dann dürfen und müssen wir auch der Ukraine mit allen zur Verfügung stehenden Mitteln helfen.
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
Wenn wir die bilateralen Verträge beibehalten können, reicht das vollkommen.
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
Einer der wichtigsten Handelspartner.
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
Nur im internationalen Kontext und abgestimmt mit allen wichtigen Wirtschaftsblöcken. Ein Wettbewerbsnachteil für Schweizer Unternehmen darf in keiner Art und Weise daraus entstehen.
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
Völlig unrealistisch.
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
Es gibt Situationen, wo man seine Stimme erheben muss. Wenn unsere eigenen Grundwerte total mit den Füssen gestossen werden, so wie durch Russland in der Ukraine, dann müssen wir auch entsprechend mit aller Kraft und Entschlossenheit reagieren. Da hat Schweigen einfach keinen Platz.
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
So wie wir sie in der Schweiz und Europa kennen, also wohl eher soziale Marktwirtschaft.
Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Nur im bestehenden Rahmen, wie wir das in der Schweiz kennen.
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 |
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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."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Diese Aussage gilt insbesondere für Staaten wie die Schweiz, die über keine natürlichen Ressourcen verfügen.
Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Bin überzeugt, dass dies Hand in Hand funktionieren kann, insbesondere in der Schweiz.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Sind unsere einzigen und massgebenden Ressourcen in der Schweiz. Hier müssen wir absolute Weltspitze bleiben.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die sehr hohen Subventionen sollen zielgerichteter eingesetzt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Auch in der Schweiz haben wir in diesem Bereich in der Vergangenheit zu viel gespart. Wir müssen hier für unsere Sicherheit wieder mehr investieren.
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
Die Schweiz gibt hier genügend aus. Allerdings müsste man diese Mittel noch viel zielgerichteter einsetzen.
Comment
Es ist einfach eine Realität, dass wir alle Älter werden. Um die Altersvorsorge zu sichern sehe ich hier nur ein Mix aus höherem Rentenalter, höhere Beiträge und/oder weitere Finanzierung über die MwSt als ein realistisches Szenario.