Nico Veronica
Die Junge Mitte | 11.06
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 |
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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 is the demand made by Die Mitte with its "Fair Pensions" initiative.
Diese Forderung stellt Die Mitte mit ihrer «Faire-Renten»-Initiative.
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 center is in favor of the current BVG reform, against which the SP has launched a referendum. It provides for a reduction in the conversion rate in order to stop the redistribution from young to old. However, compensatory measures are planned for transitional years in order to offset any pension losses.
Die Mitte befürwortet die aktuelle BVG-Reform, gegen welche die SP das Referendum ergriffen hat. Darin ist eine Senkung des Umwandlungssatzes vorgesehen, um die Umverteilung von Jung zu Alt zu stoppen. Für Übergangsjahrgänge, sind jedoch Kompensationsmassnahmen vorgesehen, um allfällige Renteneinbussen zu kompensieren.
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
In particular, Die Junge Mitte is actively committed to expanding parental leave (at least 20 weeks).
Insbesondere Die Junge Mitte engagiert sich aktiv für einen Ausbau der Elternzeit (mind. 20 Wochen).
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 promotion of non-profit housing is the task of the cantons and municipalities. The federal government has already granted a framework credit of CHF 250 million for this purpose in 2020 as part of the "Fonds de roulement".
Die Förderung des gemeinnützigen Wohnungsbaus ist Aufgabe der Kantone und Gemeinden. Der Bund hat hierfür 2020 bereits einen Rahmenkredit von 250 Millionen Franken im Rahmen des «Fonds de roulement» gesprochen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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
With the cost brake initiative, we are demanding measures from all players. Patients must also be prepared to take a step if necessary. For MItte, however, the measures of all other players are in the foreground.
Mit der Kostenbremse-Initiative fordern wird Massnahmen von allen Akteuren. Auch die Patienten:innen müssen notfalls bereit sein einen Schritt zu machen. Für die MItte stehen aber die Massnahmen aller anderen Akteure im Vordergrund.
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
Health care is the responsibility of the cantons. Nevertheless, it is also important to increasingly promote intercantonal cooperation in this area, for example in hospital planning. This is the only way to further reduce healthcare costs without sacrificing quality.
Die Gesundheitsversorgung ist Sache der Kantone. Dennoch gilt es auch vermehrt die überkantonale Zusammenarbeit in diesem Bereich bspw. bei der Spitalplanung zu fördern. Nur so können wir die Gesundheitskosten weiter senken ohne Qualität einzubüssen.
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
An integrative school is to be welcomed in principle. The practice of the last years shows that the implementation is very difficult.
Eine integrative Schule ist grundsätzlich zu begrüssen. Die Praxis der letzten Jahre zeit, dass die Umsetzung grosse Schwierigkeiten bereitet.
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 requirements for the gymnasiale Matura are a matter for the cantons. For Die Mitte, however, it is important that vocational training continues to be given equal consideration alongside high school education and remains attractive to all.
Die Anforderungen an die gymnasiale Matura ist Sache der Kantone. Für Die Mitte ist jedoch wichtig, dass neben der gymnasialen Ausbildung auch die Berufsbildung weiterhin gleiche Berücksichtigung findet und für alle attraktiv bleibt.
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 |
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Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
At this point in time, the center refrains from tax cuts, as the federal government is confronted with many additional expenditures, for example in the areas of the army, childcare, etc.
Zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt sieht die Mitte von Steuersenkungen ab, da der Bund mit vielen Mehrausgaben beispielsweise in den Bereichen Armee, Kinderbetreuung etc. konfrontiert ist.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce a national inheritance tax
Would you support the introduction of a national inheritance tax on all inheritances over one million Swiss francs? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Lessons must be learned from the failure of Credit Suisse. A fundamental realignment of banking and supervisory legislation is needed. This should be aimed in particular at the newly created, internationally system-relevant big bank, according to the principle: the bigger a bank, the more strongly it is regulated.
Es gilt die Lehren aus dem Scheitern der Credit Suisse zu ziehen. Es braucht eine grundlegende Neuausrichtung der Banken- und Aufsichtsgesetzgebung. Diese soll insbesondere auf die neu geschaffene, international systemrelevante Grossbank abzielen, nach dem Grundsatz: Je grösser eine Bank, desto stärker reguliert.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
At present, it appears that the automakers themselves are aiming for a phase-out by 2035. In this respect, the need for political action is not compelling.
Momentan zeichnet sich ab, dass die Automobilhersteller selbst einen Ausstieg bis 2035 anstreben. Insofern ist der politische Handlungsbedarf nicht zwingend gegeben.
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
The Climate Protection Act, which was also clearly approved by the center party base on June 18, 2023, provides for incentives and target agreements. Further measures may be possible, but further measures should only be necessary if the climate targets are missed.
Das Klimaschutzgesetz, welches am 18. Juni 2023 deutlich auch von der Basis der Mitte-Partei angenommen wurde, sieht Anreize und Zielvereinbarungen vor. Weitere Massnahmen können möglich sein, weitere Massnahmen sollen aber nur dann nötig sein, sollten die Klimaziele verfehlt werden.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Switzerland already has one of the strictest animal protection laws in the world. Further adjustments in the area of farm animal husbandry are therefore not currently planned.
Die Schweiz hat bereits heute eines der strengsten Tierschutzgesetze der Welt. Weitere Anpassungen im Bereich der Nutztierhaltung sind daher aktuell nicht vorgesehen.
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
A key success factor for an ecologically sustainable economy is the promotion of circular economy. Here, the center supports measures that improve the longevity of equipment or its reuse.
Ein wesentlicher Erfolgsfaktor für eine ökologisch nachhaltige Wirtschaft ist die Förderung von Kreislaufwirtschaft. Hier unterstützt die Mitte Massnahmen, welche die Langlebigkeit von Geräten oder deren Wiederverwendung verbessern.
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
A key success factor for an ecologically sustainable economy is the promotion of circular economy. Here, the center supports measures that improve the longevity of equipment or its reuse.
Ein wesentlicher Erfolgsfaktor für eine ökologisch nachhaltige Wirtschaft ist die Förderung von Kreislaufwirtschaft. Hier unterstützt die Mitte Massnahmen, welche die Langlebigkeit von Geräten oder deren Wiederverwendung verbessern.
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 |
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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".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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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."
| 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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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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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 |
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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"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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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)"?
| 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 |
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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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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
The cantons should provide the same amount of funding for individual premium reductions as the federal government. This is also in line with the counter-proposal to the SP's premium reduction initiative, which the center in parliament supports in this way. However, the primary goal is to get to the root of the problem of rising healthcare costs. For this, the center's cost brake initiative is needed.
Die Kantone sollen gleich viel Mittel für die individuelle Prämienverbilligung wie der Bund zur Verfügung stellen. Dies entspricht auch dem Gegenvorschlag zur Prämienentlasstungsinitiative der SP, den die Mitte im Parlament so unterstützt. Vorrangiges Ziel ist es jedoch die Problematik der steigenden Gesundheitskosten an der Wurzel zu packen. Hierfür braucht es die Kostenbremse-Initiative der Mitte.
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