Andreas Fritschi
Die Mitte | 15.05
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
Given the rising premiums, this can hardly be avoided. The absolute priority should therefore be to put the brakes on healthcare costs. Premiums should be frozen or capped and not allowed to rise any further.
Das lässt sich bei den steigenden Prämien kaum vermeiden. Absolute Priorität sollte deshalb die Kostenbremse im Gesundheitswesen haben. Die Prämien sollten eingefroren beziehungsweise mit einem Kostendach versehen werden und dürfen nicht weiter steigen.
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
I support the center's "fair pensions for all" initiative
Ich unterstütze die Initiative der Mitte "faire Renten für alle"
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
The BVG reform makes sense under the given circumstances, even if I would much prefer a less severe cut in the conversion rate.
Die BVG-Reform ist unter den gegebenen Umständen sinnvoll, auch wenn mir eine weniger starke Kürzung des Umwandlungssatzes deutlich lieber wäre.
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 can imagine an extension of parental leave to five months, with parents being able to choose how much the mother and how much the father receive.
Ich kann mir einen Ausbau der Elternzeitauf fünf Monate vorstellen, wobei die Eltern selbst wählen können sollen, wie viel die Mutter und wie viel der Vater beziehen
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
I see this as the task of the cantons and municipalities, not the federal government.
Sehe ich als Aufgabe der Kantone und Gemeinden, nicht des Bundes
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
In principle, vaccination should not be compulsory but voluntary, but a high vaccination rate is important to prevent the spread of diseases on a large scale in the population.
Die Impfung sollte grundsätzlich kein Zwang, sondern freiwillig sein, jedoch ist eine hohe Impfrate wichtig, damit sich die Krankheiten nicht im grossen Masse in der Bevölkerung ausbreiten
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Contribution to healthcare costs
Should insured persons contribute more to health care costs (e.g., increase the minimum deductible)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The burden is already today for many individuals and families at the limit of what is reasonable
Die Belastung ist bereits heute für viele Personen und Familien an der Grenze des Zumutbaren
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
There needs to be regionally balanced hospital planning/care across cantonal borders. However, I would leave the responsibility for the hospitals themselves with the cantons.
Es braucht eine regional ausgewogene Spitalplanung/versorgung über die Kantonsgrenzen hinweg. Die Verantwortung für die Spitäter selbst würde ich aber bei den Kantonen belassen
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
Priority should be given again more to the education of the class. The integration of individual children is ok as long as they do not disturb or hinder the rest of the class or the work of the teachers.
Die Priorität sollte wieder mehr auf die Bildung der Klasse gelegt werden. Die Integration einzelner Kinder ist ok, solange sie die restliche Klasse beziehungsweise die Arbeit der Lehrenden nicht stören oder behindern.
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
A good general basic education is important, but this can also be achieved through vocational training. The gymnasiale Matur is the task of the cantons, but should be more closely aligned with the requirements of the universities.
Eine gute allgemeine Grundbildung ist wichtig, jedoch kann diese auch über eine Berufsbildung erreicht werden. Die gymnasiale Matur ist Aufgabe der Kantone sollte aber stärker an den Anforderungen der Hochschulen ausrichten.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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
not automatically, but only after application and passing an examination confirming integration into our society and our culture /democracy.
nicht automatisch, sondern nur nach Antrag und Bestehen einer Prüfung, die die Integration in unsere Gesellschaft und unsere Kultur /Demokratie bestätigt.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
No more dangerous than alcohol and nicotine, it is time to bring cannabis out of illegality and to allow its use anyway and to tax it like other drugs, but without Switzerland mutating into a European drug hub.
Nicht gefährlicher als Alkohol und Nikotin wird es Zeit, Cannabis aus der Illegalität zu holen und den eh erfolgenden Konsum zuzulassen und wie andere Drogen zu besteuern, jedoch ohne dass die Schweiz zum europäischen Drogenumschlagplatz mutiert.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I have no reservations when it comes to social interaction, but at the official level, the legal consequences and the many unanswered questions seem out of proportion to the benefits.
im gesellschaftlichen Umgang habe ich keine Vorbehalte, jedoch auf amtlicher Ebene scheinen mir die rechtlichen Folgen und die vielen offenen Fragen in keinem Verhältnis zum Nutzen.
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
Currently, federal and cantonal spending is on the rise. A tax cut would increase the national debt and lead to a reduction in services. Both must be avoided at all costs.
Aktuell steigen die Ausgaben für Bund und Kantone. Eine Steuersenkung würde die Staatsschulden vergrössern und zu einem Abbau von Leistungen führen. Beides ist zwingend zu vermeiden.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I support the initiative for "Fair Taxes" of the Center Switzerland
Ich unterstütze die Initiative für "Faire Steuern" der Mitte Schweiz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthen financial equalization between the cantons
Should the differences between cantons with high and low financial capacity be further reduced through fiscal equalization?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I don't believe that competition for customers has a cost-cutting effect and really benefits the recipients. Marketing and administration need additional money and personnel
Ich glaube nicht, dass der Wettbewerb um Kunden sich kostensenkend auswirkt und den Bezügern wirklich nutzt. Marketing und Administration brauchen zusätzlich Geld und Personal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
With a growing population, mobility must also be taken into account. In principle, however, I am in favor of short distances between home and work and the expansion of public transport.
Bei wachsender Bevölkerung muss auch der Mobilität Rechnung getragen werden. Grundsätzlich befürworte ich jedoch kurze Wege zwischen Wohnen und Arbeiten sowie den Ausbau des ÖV
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
Presumably there is no need for a ban, as the market will cut back on sales of internal combustion engines of its own accord
Vermutlich braucht es kein Verbot, da der Markt von sich aus den Verkauf von Verbrennungsmotoren zurückfährt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Circular economy is desirable
Kreislaufwirtschaft ist erstrebenswert
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
The federal government already has many opportunities to set requirements and standards.
Der Bund hat bereits heute viele Möglichkeiten Vorgaben zu machen und Standards festzulegen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Entrepreneurship and risk-taking must be encouraged. A free market economy ensures that in the long term we have healthy, viable companies that respond to change and safeguard jobs. However, I am against privatizing profits and socializing losses. A framework is needed that prevents excesses and benefits a broad middle class.
Unternehmertum und Risikobereitschaft sind zu fördern. Freie Marktwirtschaft sorgt dafür, dass wir langfristig gesunde, überlebensfähige Unternehmen haben, die auf Veränderungen reagieren und Arbeitsplätze sichern. Ich bin jedoch dagegen, dass Gewinne privatisiert und Verluste sozialisiert werden. Es braucht einen Rahmen, der Auswüchse verhindert und einer breiten Mittelschicht zugute kommt.
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
Not equalize, but reduce in such a way that a broad middle class is maintained and the poor receive a minimum income that is enough to live on.
Nicht ausgleicht, aber so mindert, dass eine breite Mittelschicht erhalten bleibt und Arme ein Mindesteinkommen erhalten, das zum Leben reicht.
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
Parents are important for the upbringing. They should decide for themselves how to divide the work and childcare between them, as long as they don't both work 80-100% and leave the childcare to others.
Eltern sind für die Erziehung wichtig. Sie sollen selbst entscheiden, wie sie die Arbeit und die Kinderbetreuung untereinander aufteilen, solange sie nicht beide 80-100% arbeiten und die Kinderbetreuung anderen überlassen.
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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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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Comment
It is imperative to have both
Es braucht zwingend beides
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
Growth is important for the rising population. However, sustainable growth in line with environmental protection and climate goals instead of short-term profit optimization.
Wachstum ist wichtig für die steigende Bevölkerung. Jedoch nachhaltiges Wachstum im Einklang mit dem Umweltschutz und den Klimazielen statt kurzfristige Gewinnoptimierung
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
Spending on education is already very high today.
Die Ausgaben für Bildung sind heute schon sehr hoch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More public transport is needed, especially in densely populated regions, so that private transport can be reduced. However, the following should be promoted even more: Short distances = proximity of work and home
Es braucht mehr ÖV insbesondere in dicht besiedelten Regionen, damit der MIV reduziert werden kann. Noch mehr zu fördern sind jedoch: Kurze Wege = Nähe von Arbeit und Wohnen
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 |
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Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
Recognize signs of the times
Zeichen der Zeit erkennen
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
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Comment
I support a flexible retirement age based on 65
Ich befürworte ein flexibles Rentenalter auf Basis 65
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