Barbara Dürr
Die Mitte | 02b.02
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
Work must be done on the problem of rising healthcare costs, and the center party's cost brake initiative must be implemented.
Gearbeitet werden muss an der Problematik der steigenden Gesundheitskosten, die Kostenbremse-Initiative der Mitte-Partei muss umgesetzt werden.
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
Reference to the initiative of the center party "Fair pensions".
Verweis auf die Initiative der Mitte Partei "Faire Renten".
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
I support the BVG reform, the reduction of the conversion rate and compensation measures for transition years.
Ich befürworte die BVG Reform, die Senkung des Umwandlungssatzes und Kompensationsmassnahmen für Übergangsjahrgänge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Non-profit housing construction is the responsibility of the cantons and municipalities.
Gemeinnütziger Wohnungsbau ist in der Kompetenz von Kantonen und Gemeinden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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; regional cooperation and intercantonal hospital planning must be promoted.
Gesundheitsversorgung ist Kompetenz der Kantone, regionale Zusammenarbeit und überkantonale Spitalplanung müssen gefördert werden.
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
In principle, the approach of the integrative school is to be welcomed. We know from experience that implementation is difficult.
Grundsätzlich ist der Ansatz der integrativen Schule zu begrüssen. Aus Erfahrung wissen wir, dass die Umsetzung schwierig ist.
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 Matura should be designed in such a way that Matura students can easily connect to universities. At the same time, the necessary attention should also be paid to vocational training.
Die Matura soll so gestaltet sein, dass die Maturanden problemlos den Anschluss an die Universitäten schaffen. Gleichzeitig soll auch der Berufsbildung die nötige Aufmerksamkeit geschenkt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Provided that they are specialists that cannot be found elsewhere.
Sofern es sich um Spezialisten handelt, die sonst nicht zu finden sind.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Use primarily for medical purposes, better youth and consumer protection
Einsatz vor allem für medizinische Zwecke, besserer Jugend- und Konsumentenschutz
Authorize active euthanasia
Would you be in favour of doctors being allowed to administer direct active euthanasia in Switzerland?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Active euthanasia should only be possible in exceptional cases under special conditions.
Aktive Sterbehilfe soll nur in Ausnahmefällen unter speziellen Bedingungen möglich sein.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
At this point in time, there are too many uncertainties and unanswered questions on this topic.
Zum momentanen Zeitpunkt gibt es zu viele Unsicherheiten und offene Fragen zu diesem Thema.
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
The many additional expenses for the Army, Covid 19 aid, child care, etc must be funded.
Die vielen Mehrausgaben für die Armee, die Covid-19-Hilfsgelder, die Kinderbetreuung etc müssen finanziert werden.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I prefer the counter-model of the center party. It provides for married couples to continue to file only one tax return. In principle, married couples should be treated equally to cohabiting couples.
Ich bevorzuge das Gegenmodell der Mitte Partei. Darin ist vorgesehen, dass verheiratete Paare weiterhin nur eine Steuererklärung einreichen. Grundsätzlich sollen verheiratete Paare gegenüber Paaren im Konkubinat gleichgestellt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The appropriate conclusions are to be drawn from the failure of CS.
Aus dem Scheitern der CS sollen die entsprechenden Schlüsse gezogen werden.
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
A lot of innovation is happening in the automotive industry, even without political pressure.
Es passiert viel Innovation der Automobilindustrie, auch ohne politischen Druck.
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 focus should be on incentives and target agreements.
Der Schwerpunkt soll auf Anreizen und Zielvereinbarungen liegen.
Make the rules for renewable energy less strict
Do you think it's fair that environmental and landscape protection rules are being relaxed to allow for the development of renewable energy?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The expansion of biogas plants and woodchip heating systems can thus be promoted.
Der Ausbau von Biogasanlagen und Holzschnitzelheizungen kann so gefördert werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More flexibility is needed in public transport (e.g. call cab, higher frequencies at rush hours).
Im ÖV braucht es mehr Flexibilität (z.B. Ruftaxi, stärkere Frequenzen zu den Stosszeiten).
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
There are businesses that rely on electricity, these would be disproportionately penalized.
Es gibt Betriebe, die auf Strom angewiesen sind, diese würden unverhältnismässig bestraft.
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
It must be possible to regulate large predators that cause great damage or have lost their shyness towards humans.
Grossraubtiere, die grossen Schaden anrichten oder die Scheu vor Menschen verloren haben, müssen reguliert werden können.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The regulations for receiving direct payments are already very strict. CH agriculture already has a high proportion of organically farmed areas. The degree of self-sufficiency must not be allowed to decrease further.
Die Vorschriften für den Erhalt von Direktzahlungen sind bereits sehr streng. Die CH Landwirtschaft hat bereits einen hohen Anteil an ökologisch bewirtschafteten Flächen. Der Selbstversorgungsgrad darf nicht weiter sinken.
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 a strict animal welfare law. The direct payment system also rewards particularly animal-friendly husbandry.
Die Schweiz hat bereits ein strenges Tierschutzgesetz. Das Direktzahlungssystem belohnt zudem eine besonders tierfreundliche Haltung.
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
see question 2 above. If Switzerland were to set aside 30% of its land area for biodiversity, more food would be imported, which would massively exacerbate the environmental and social problems in intensively used agricultural areas (e.g. Almeria in southern Spain).
siehe Frage 2 oben. Sollte die Schweiz 30% der Landesfläche für Biodiversität zur Verfügung stellen, würden mehr Nahrungsmittel importiert, was die Umwelt- und Sozialproblematik in intensiv genutzten Landwirtschaftsgebieten (Bsp Almeria in Südspanien) massiv verschärfen würde.
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
As a contribution to longer and therefore more sustainable use.
Als Beitrag für eine längere und damit nachhaltigere Nutzung.
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
Large projects such as e-voting should be tackled on a nationwide basis. Cantonal solutions are inefficient and expensive.
Grosse Projekte wie e-Voting sollen gesamtschweizerisch angegangen werden. Kantonale Lösungen sind ineffizient und teuer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Independent and neutral reporting needs the necessary financial resources.
Eine unabhängige und neutrale Berichterstattung braucht die nötigen finanziellen Mittel.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Lowering the voting age is unlikely to have the desired effect of getting young people more involved. There would then also be a contradiction between active and passive voting rights.
Die Senkung des Stimmrechtalters bringt wohl eher nicht den gewünschten Effekt, dass sich die Jugendlichen mehr engagieren. Es bestünde dann auch ein Widerspruch zwischen aktivem und passivem Wahlrecht.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The question must be decided on a case-by-case basis. I am rather critical of a general relaxation.
Die Frage muss von Fall zu Fall entschieden werden. Eine generelle Lockerung beurteile ich eher kritisch.
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
Automatic facial recognition in public spaces must be justified. The handling of the collected data requires precise rules.
Automatische Gesichtserkennung im öffentlichen Raum muss begründet sein. Der Umgang mit den gesammelten Daten bedarf genauer Regeln.
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
Continuation of bilateral relations must be promoted without jeopardizing wage levels and social welfare systems.
Weiterführung der bilateralen Beziehungen müssen gefördert werden, ohne dass das Lohnniveau und die Sozialwerke gefährdet werden.
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
Only if it is possible to exclude agriculture from the agreement.
Nur falls es möglich ist, die Landwirtschaft vom Abkommen auszuklammern.
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
Social market economy needs certain rules.
Soziale Marktwirtschaft braucht gewisse Regeln.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Every family should be able to choose the child care that suits them. There is no general right or wrong.
Jede Familie sollte die Kinderbetreuung wählen können, die für sie passt. Es gibt kein generelles Richtig-oder-Falsch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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
especially for cyber security
insbesondere für Cybersicherheit
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
Retirement age should be as flexible as possible.
Der Eintritt ins Rentenalter soll möglichst flexibel gestaltet sein.
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