Renaud Rivier
Die Junge Mitte | 01.06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Certainly a good investment for the company. At company level, perhaps more complicated to manage (absences, recourse to temporary staff, charges). Especially as it concerns people aged between 25 and 35, i.e. trained people, unlike absence for military service (younger employees, often in training). If we're going to do it, we need to do it in consultation and without ideology.
Certainement un bon investissement au niveau de la société. Au niveau des entreprises, peut-être plus compliqué à gérer (absences, recours à de l’intérim, charges). Surtout que ça concerne des gens entre 25 et 35 ans donc des gens formés, contrairement à l'absence pour le service militaire (employés plus jeunes et souvent en formation). Si on le fait, il faut le faire bien en concertation et sans idéologie.
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
This is a task for the cantons and municipalities. What's more, our population has been growing (and becoming denser) for years: subsidizing housing helps some people, but prevents the system from balancing out.
Tâche des cantons et des communes. De plus, on a une démographie qui croît (et se densifie) depuis des années: subventionner des logements aide certaines personnes mais empêche le système de s'équilibrer.
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
The system seems to be working well today. What's more, after the pandemic and the (very strong) incentives to get vaccinated, priority should be given to restoring confidence, calm and cohesion on this subject.
Le système semble bien fonctionner aujourd'hui. De plus après la pandémie et les (très fortes) incitations à se faire vacciner, la priorité devrait être donnée à retrouver la confiance, le calme et la cohésion sur ce sujet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
But we need to do better than last time: in particular, we need to be better prepared and not repeat a task force (that didn't convince us).
Mais il faut faire mieux que la dernière fois: en particulier être mieux préparé et ne pas refaire une task force (ça n'a pas convaincu).
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
The task of the cantons.
Tâche des cantons.
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
It's hard to say without practical experience. But it would seem, given the experience in the canton of Vaud, that it's not so easy to implement.
Difficile de se prononcer sans expérience pratique dans le domaine. Mais il semblerait, vu l'expérience dans le canton de Vaud, que ça ne soit pas si facile à mettre en œuvre.
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
However, this remains the responsibility of the cantons. As far as the Gymnasium is concerned, we need to look at the following indicator: success rate of students in their first year of university, absolute and relative to students from other systems (other cantons and other countries). We should also ask for feedback from former Gymnasium students 1, 3, 5 years after the Matura (or after the first year of university, the Master's degree, the first years of work) to better understand needs.
Ceci reste cependant du ressort des cantons. Concernant le gymnase, il faut regarder l'indicateur suivant: taux de réussite des élèves en première année d'université, absolu et relativement aux étudiants venants d'autres systèmes (autres cantons et autres pays). Il faut également demander des feedbacks des anciens étudiants de gymnase 1, 3, 5 ans après la maturité (ou après la première année d'université, le master, les premières années de travail) pour mieux comprendre les besoins.
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
This is a matter for the cantons and municipalities. Above all, what form would such support take? Private or local initiatives seem more likely to succeed (in responding adequately to needs, generating commitment on the part of students, and using financial and human resources more effectively).
Reste du ressort des cantons et des communes. Surtout, quelle forme un tel soutient prendrait-il? Des initiatives privées ou locales semblent plus susceptibles de réussir (à répondre adéquatement aux besoins, à générer de l'engagement de la part des élèves et à utiliser les ressources financières et humaines plus efficacement).
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
However, more efficient and transparent procedures are needed: for example, a student coming from Asia to do a thesis in Switzerland (with an appointed supervisor, a university contract and a duration limited to a few years) shouldn't have too many administrative problems.
Cependant, il faut des procédures plus efficaces et transparentes: par exemple un étudiant venant d'Asie faire une thèse en Suisse (avec un superviseur attitré, un contrat de l'université et une durée limitée à quelques années) ne devrait pas avoir trop d'ennuis administratifs.
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
I'm not sure I understand, but it seems to me that European borders have to be respected: for everyone's safety.
Pas certain de comprendre, mais il me semble que les frontières européennes se doivent d'être respectées: pour la sécurité de tous.
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
A matter for the communes. A federal law has no business issuing constraints of this kind.
Ressort des communes. Une loi fédérale n'a pas à émettre des contraintes de la sorte.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If cannabis use is correlated with unhappiness (mental illness, school failure, etc.), then legalization would only increase the quantity of such problems. Do we really want to impose such consequences on ourselves for a few financial gains and a little more consistency (why cannabis and not tobacco) and a hypothetical reduction in the black market?
Si la consommation de cannabis est corrélée avec du mal-être (maladie mentale, échecs scolaires et autres), alors une légalisation ne ferait qu'augmenter la quantité de tels problèmes. Est-ce qu'on veut vraiment s'imposer de telles conséquences pour quelques gains financiers et un peu plus de cohérence (pourquoi le cannabis et pas le tabac) et une hypothétique diminution du marché noir?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Federal spending will increase over the next few years, in an environment of rising interest rates (currently almost 2% for one-year bonds). Wait and see if future budgets stabilize.
Les dépenses de la Confédération vont augmenter ces prochaines années, dans un environnement où les taux augmentent (presque 2% actuellement pour les obligations à un an). Attendre de voir si les prochains budgets se stabilisent.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, married couples should no longer be penalized.
Cependant, les couples mariés ne doivent plus être pénalisés.
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
What would we do with the money? If the aim is to finance a particular area (e.g. ecology), it's best to build a tax mechanism specifically for this purpose.
Que ferait-on de cet argent? Si le but est de financer un domaine particulier (e.g. écologie), mieux vaut construire un mécanisme fiscal spécifiquement dans ce but.
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
If the aim is to finance certain types of project (e.g. rail transport), it's better to create concrete projects (at national or regional level) and then ask the cantons with the greatest financial capacity to contribute more.
Si le but est de financer certains types de projet (e.g. transport ferroviaire), mieux vaut créer des projets (au niveau national ou régional) concrets et ensuite demander aux cantons à forte capacité financière d'y contribuer plus.
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
Always the same arguments for and against. It seems to me that collective labor agreements manage the situation reasonably well (balance between wages and the number of jobs provided).
Toujours les mêmes arguments pour et contre. Il me semble que les conventions collectives de travail gèrent raisonnablement bien la situation (équilibre entre salaires et quantité d'emplois fournis).
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
No need for more laws. Just more resources (financial, technological and human) for regulators (e.g. FINMA).
Pas besoin de plus de lois. Juste plus de moyens (financiers, technologiques et humains) pour les régulateurs (e.g. FINMA).
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
Who has time to choose an electricity supplier?
Qui a le temps pour choisir son fournisseur d'électricité?
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
Quality of life and land preservation. What's more, some labels (e.g. Minergie) are privately owned.
Qualité de vie et préservation du territoire. De plus certains labels (e.g. Minergie) sont du ressort privés.
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
In principle, how can we be against such equality? But in practice, I wonder about the modalities. Who would carry out this control? The Swiss Confederation?
Sur le principe, comment être contre une telle égalité? Mais en pratique je m'interroge sur les modalités. Qui procéderait à ce contrôle? La Confédération?
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 few exceptions (where freeways are clearly undersized), we need to favour "intelligent" solutions (speed modulation, multi-modality) that can be deployed in a few months, rather than "heavy" solutions that will take years to implement. However, we mustn't forget that good transport infrastructure (including roads) is crucial to the economy, and we mustn't be ideological either.
A quelques exceptions près (où les autoroutes sont clairement sous-dimensionnées), il faut privilégier des solutions "intelligentes" (modulation de la vitesse, multi-modalités) déployables en quelques mois, plutôt que des solutions "lourdes" qui mettront des années à se réaliser. Il ne faut cependant pas oublier que des bonnes infrastructures de transport (routes comprises) sont cruciales pour l'économie, et il ne faut pas être idéologue non plus.
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
We made the mistake of "all oil" a few decades ago, do we want to make the mistake of "all lithium" today? Solutions exist in the private (Tesla) and public (electrical infrastructures) sectors and are gradually being adopted: let's give them time to unfold, correct and adapt.
On a fait l'erreur du "tout pétrole" il y a quelques décennies, est-ce qu'on veut faire l'erreur du "tout lithium" aujourd'hui? Les solutions existent dans le secteur privé (Tesla) et public (infrastructures électriques) et sont progressivement adoptées: laissons-leur le temps de se déployer, se corriger et s'adapter.
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
We can't afford not to take action. In any case, we already have restrictions in place (on water consumption in certain communes).
Il ne faut pas se priver de moyens d'actions. De toute façon, on a déjà des restrictions en cours (sur la consommation d'eau dans certaines communes).
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
If there's too much local resistance to certain projects (e.g. wind turbines), what's the point of relaxing the laws?
S'il y a trop de résistance locale contre certains projets (e.g. éolienne), à quoi cela servirait-il d'assouplir les lois?
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
We must not deprive ourselves of the means to act. However, the economic interest will probably never be sufficient to launch such projects.
Il ne faut pas se priver de moyens d'actions. Cependant, l'intérêt économique ne sera probablement jamais suffisant pour lancer de tels projets.
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
Of course it is. It's part of national cohesion: it's a success and a source of pride.
Évidemment. Cela fait partie de la cohésion nationale: c'est un succès et une fierté.
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Too many conflicts and tensions with farmers due to the increasing wolf population.
Trop de conflits et de tension avec les agriculteurs à cause de l'augmentation de la population de loup.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We're moving in the right direction. Enough farms are already transforming their methods. Why add constraints? To force the hand of the few farms that haven't yet made the transition?
On va dans le bon sens. Suffisamment d'exploitations transforment déjà leurs méthodes. Pourquoi rajouter des contraintes? Pour forcer la main aux quelques exploitations qui n'ont pas encore fait la transition?
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
With the initiative on intensive livestock farming, we have seen that standards in Switzerland are already above the European average.
Avec l'initiative sur l'élevage intensif, on a vu que les normes en Suisse sont déjà au-dessus de la moyenne européenne.
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
Why 30%?
Pourquoi 30%?
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
Change the legal framework to modify incentives. In particular, programmed obsolescence.
Modifier le cadre légal pour modifier les incitations. En particulier, obsolescence programmée.
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
We don't know enough about cybersecurity, cloud services and hardware production chains. That said, we need to remain at the cutting edge of technology, both in terms of research and economics.
On ne maîtrise pas assez la cybersécurité, les services clouds et les chaînes de production du matériel. Ceci-dit nous nous devons de rester à la pointe de la technologie, tant dans le domaine de la recherche que sur le plan économique.
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
When you consider who the cloud contracts went to (USA and China), it's hard to trust the Swiss Confederation in this area. However, the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology certainly have an important role to play in this field. There is an urgent need to raise the level of competence of all players in the field of cybersecurity.
Quand on voit à qui les contrats de cloud sont allés (USA et Chine), difficile de faire confiance à la Confédération dans ce domaine. Cependant les EPF et HES ont certainement un rôle important à jouer dans ce domaine. Il est urgent d'élever le niveau de compétence de tous les acteurs dans le domaines de la cybersécurité.
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 rules are important, but we mustn't delude ourselves about our ability to impose them on the major platforms. The fight against misinformation and content control are too sensitive issues.
Les règles de transparence sont importantes mais il ne faut pas se leurrer sur notre capacité à les imposer aux grandes plateformes. La lutte contre la désinformation et le contrôle des contenus sont des thèmes trop sensibles.
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
We have a good public service.
Nous avons un bon service public.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introducing an optional financial referendum against federal spending
Should it be possible to hold a referendum on federal spending above a certain amount (optional financial referendum)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We have a good government and satisfactory budget management. And it seems to me that such referendums already exist (e.g. on fighter jets).
Nous avons un bon gouvernement et une gestion satisfaisante des budgets. Et d'ailleurs, il me semble que de tels référendum existent déjà (e.g. sur les avions de combat).
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
I don't know what the plans or needs are. In principle, I'd start by improving quality (how we employ recruits) and diversity (increasing the number of women) before increasing the workforce.
Je ne connais pas les plans ou les besoins. A priori je commencerai par améliorer la qualité (comment on emploie les recrues) et la diversité (augmenter le nombre de femmes) avant d'augmenter les effectifs.
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
We're already doing this. For the cyber-army, this collaboration is decisive. What's more, Austria also collaborates closely without being a member: we wouldn't be alone.
Nous le faisons déjà. Pour la cyber-armée, cette collaboration est déterminante. De plus l'Autriche a aussi une collaboration étroite sans être membre: nous ne serions pas les seuls.
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
It's tricky to do a case-by-case analysis in this field without discrediting yourself.
Délicat de faire du cas-par-cas dans ce domaine sans se discréditer.
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
Security is at a satisfactory level in Switzerland, and it seems to me that this would be the only argument in favor of such systems. What's more, when you consider who the Confederation has awarded cloud contracts to, how can you be in favor?
La sécurité est à un niveau satisfaisant en Suisse, et il me semble que ça serait le seul argument en faveur de tels systèmes. De plus quand on voit à qui les contrats de clouds ont été attribués par la Confédération, comment être favorables?
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
We've already broken enough agreements (or negotiations) as it is.
On a déjà rompu assez d'accords (ou négociations d'accords) comme ça.
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
As long as we preserve our sovereignty.
Tant qu'on préserve notre souveraineté.
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
In principle, an important outlet for our industry. But these are no longer the times for liberalization in agriculture.
A priori un débouché important pour notre industrie. Mais les temps ne sont plus à plus de libéralisation dans l'agriculture.
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
In principle, yes. Let's enforce Swiss law, let's follow OECD standards, let's take inspiration from EU standards, but let's not be overzealous. Switzerland is too small. What's more, other countries are sovereign states and are responsible for enforcing their own laws.
En principe oui. Faisons respecter le droit suisse, suivons les normes de l'OCDE, inspirons nous de celles de l'UE, mais ne faisons pas d'excès de zèle. La Suisse est trop petite. De plus les autres états sont des états souverains et sont responsables de faire appliquer leur loi sur leur territoire.
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
We've already given up enough agreements as it is.
On a déjà renoncé à assez d'accords comme ça.
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
Too hot a topic at the moment. But it's true that there's a fundamental debate to be had on the issue and that we're losing credibility by applying double standards (not necessarily with neighboring countries, with which we're naturally aligned, but with distant, extra-European countries, which don't necessarily share the same moral standards as we do).
Sujet trop chaud en ce moment. Mais c'est vrai qu'il y a un débat de fond sur la question à avoir et que nous perdons de la crédibilité à faire du deux poids deux mesures (pas forcément auprès des pays voisins, avec qui nous sommes naturellement alignés, mais auprès des pays lointains, extra-européen, qui ne partagent pas forcément les mêmes normes morales que nous).
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
Fallacious argument.
Argument fallacieux.
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
Switzerland is a case in point. But we mustn't be ideological and apply economic theories to the letter, without regard for the realities of the country.
La preuve par l'exemple de la Suisse. Mais il ne faut pas être idéologue et appliquer des théories économiques à la lettre, sans regard pour les réalités du pays.
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
However, a social safety net and quality basic services are important.
Cependant un filet social et des services de bases de qualités sont importants.
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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Comment
It's all in the way you move forward.
Tout est dans la façon d'avancer.
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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Comment
The economy is capable of playing by the rules. But we can't be contradictory and outsource industries that pollute too much (e.g. concrete) abroad.
L'économie est capable de se conformer aux règles du jeux. Mais on ne peut pas être contradictoires et externaliser les industries trop polluantes (e.g. le béton) à l'étranger.
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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Comment
We have an excellent academic ecosystem.
Nous avons un écosystème académique excellent.
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
Risk of inflation. More money injected without correcting the system would contribute to higher costs.
Risque d'être inflationniste. Plus d'argent injecté sans corriger le système contribuerait à la hausse des coûts.
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