Nicole Barandun
Die Mitte | 06.02 | Elected
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 regulation dates back to a time when wives were often not gainfully employed. It is unfair to discriminate one family model (marriage) against other partnerships (cohabitation).
Diese Regelung stammt aus einer Zeit, in welcher Ehefrauen oft nicht erwerbstätig waren. Es ist ungerecht, ein Familienmodell (Ehe) gegenüber anderen Partnerschaften (Konkubinat) zu benachteiligen.
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 minimum conversion rate must be adjusted to reflect realities.
Der Mindestumwandlungssatz muss den Realitäten angepasst werden.
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
An extension must be carefully considered. Paternity leave can be granted (but must also be taken) when the wife starts working again. SMEs have special needs here, especially when they face a more challenging situation in small companies due to a lack of compensation options (small teams and shortage of skilled workers).
Ein Ausbau muss sorgfältig geprüft werden. Ein Vaterschaftsurlaub kann dann gewährt werden, (muss aber auch dann genommen werden), wenn die Ehefrau wieder mit der Arbeit beginnt. KMU haben hier besondere Bedürfnisse, vor allem wenn sie in kleinen Betrieben aufgrund fehlender Kompensationsmöglichkeiten (kleine Teams und Fachkräftemangel) vor einer anspruchsvolleren Situation stehen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
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Comment
Health care costs are already a heavy burden on many
Die Gesundheitskosten belasten viele schon stark
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 has limits where instruction is impaired or the child can no longer be adequately supported in the group.
Es hat dort Grenzen, wo der Unterricht beeinträchtigt wird, oder das Kind nicht mehr ausreichend im Verbund gefördert werden kann.
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
It is good the way it is, but at the same time the dual vocational apprenticeship and the vocational baccalaureate must also be promoted.
Es ist gut so, wie es ist, aber gleichzeitig muss auch die duale Berufslehre und die Berufsmatura gefördert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Support classes (e.g. preparation for the Gymi exam) should take place for all in the class group.
Förderunterricht (z.B. Vorbereitung der Gymiprüfung) sollte für alle im Klassenverbund stattfinden.
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 |
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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
However, I am in favor of a shorter period for naturalization, provided that the other criteria (integration) are met.
Ich befürworte jedoch eine kürzere Frist für die Einbürgerung, sofern die übrigen Kriterien (Integration) erfüllt sind.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Authorize active euthanasia
Would you be in favour of doctors being allowed to administer direct active euthanasia in Switzerland?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, I support the current legal situation regarding euthanasia. It may be that individual exceptions should be possible for medical reasons.
Ich befürworte aber die aktuelle gesetzliche Situation zur Sterbehilfe. Es mag sein, dass aus medizinischen Gründen einzelne Ausnahmeregelungen möglich sein sollten.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
An inheritance tax is known primarily in those countries that do not have a wealth tax. An inheritance tax is particularly difficult in the context of family businesses.
Eine Erbschaftssteuer kennen vor allem diejenigen Länder, die keine Vermögenssteuer haben. Eine Erbschaftssteuer ist vor allem auch im Kontext von Familienunternehmen schwierig.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Minimum wages are to be negotiated between the social partners. A general minimum wage does not cover possible special cases (integration; apprenticeship of older persons).
Mindestlöhne sollen zwischen den Sozialpartnern ausgehandelt werden. Ein genereller Mindeslohn bildet allfällige Spezialfälle (Integration; Anlehre älterer Personen) nicht ab.
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
I believe that the controls are adequate, but they should definitely be continued.
Ich bin der Meinung, dass die Kontrollen angemessen sind, sie sind aber auf jeden Fall weiterzuführen.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Rather, new approaches such as mobility pricing should be explored.
Eher sollten neue Ansätze wie Mobilitypricing geprüft werden.
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
But e-mobility should be promoted more, e.g. also through more charging stations in public spaces.
Aber E-Mobilität sollte mehr gefördert werden, z.B. auch durch mehr Ladestationen im öffentlichen Raum.
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
In my opinion, both instruments are needed. The primary instrument is incentives, and the secondary instrument is prohibitions where incentives prove insufficient.
Es braucht meines Erachtens beide Instrumente. Primär ist auf Anreize zu setzen und in zweiter Linie gilt es, mittels Verboten einzuwirken, wo Anreize sich als nicht genügend erweisen.
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 |
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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
If we want to avoid a pull of the urbenen areas, living, working and living in the countryside must remain attractive
Will man einen Sog der urbenen Gebiete vermeiden, muss Wohnen, Arbeiten und Leben auf dem Land attraktiv bleiben
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
Possible for private individuals; in industry, it would be better to work with target agreements, which is already being done successfully.
Für Private möglich, in der Industrie sollte eher mit Zielvereinbarungen gearbeitet werden, was ja schon erfolgreich gemacht wird.
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I think it would be difficult to impose very strict guidelines. Organic farming must be promoted more strongly and, as before, construction activity must be strictly limited to designated and developed settlement areas.
Ganz strikte Vorgaben halte ich für schwierig. Bio Landwirtschaft muss stärker gefördert werden und wie gehabt ist Bautätigkeit strickt auf ausgeschiedenen und erschlossenen Siedlungsraum zu beschräken.
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There are enough alternatives for this
Dazu bestehen genügend Alternativen
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
I am in favor of exempting companies from the levy, or if they are subject to the levy, the levy should not be linked to sales.
Ich befürworte die Abgabebefreiung von Unternehmen bzw. wenn sie abgabepflichtig sind, sollte die Abgabe nicht an Umsatz gekoppelt sein.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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Comment
The focus should be on helping people to help themselves.
Wobei Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe im Vordergrund stehen sollte.
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
A family may very well support the child in their own household, and in other households children benefit from care. It is also up to the family to agree on the living model together.
Eine Familie fördert das Kind sehr wohl im eigenen Haushalt, in anderen Haushalten profitieren Kinder von Betreuung. Es ist zudem Sache der Familie, das Lebensmodell gemeinsam abzusprechen.
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
Punishment is important, especially in the case of sexual offenses, it is often too lax. But punishment cannot be the only goal, and reintegration is important. However, where there is a danger to the public, stricter measures must be taken.
Die Bestrafung ist wichtig, Gerade bei Sexualdelikten ist sie häufig zu lasch. Strafe kann aber nicht das einzige Ziel sein und Wiedereingliederung ist wichtig. Dort wo eine Gefahr für die Öffentlichkeit besteht, muss aber strenger hingeschaut werden.
Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Sustainable and long-term growth is only possible if we live up to our responsibility to the environment.
Nachhaltiger und langfristiges Wachstum ist nur möglich, wenn wir unserer Verantwortung der Umwelt gegenüber gerecht werden.
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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Comment
Education and research are our most powerful resources
Bildung und Forschung sind unsere schlagkräftigsten Ressourcen
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, payments should become more transparent.
Die Zahlungen sollten aber transparenter werden.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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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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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 aim is to stabilize healthcare costs. In the short term, however, many elderly people and families are dependent on premium reductions.
Ziel ist eine Stabilisierung der Gesundheitskosten. Kurzfristig sind jedoch viele ältere Menschen und Familien auf Prämienverbilligungen angewiesen.
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