Michael Hug
Liberal-Demokratische Partei Basel-Stadt | 03.03
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
Yes. In a lecture on tax law, we were even told - slightly ironically - to get divorced again after retirement.
Ja. In einer Vorlesung zum Steuerrecht wurde uns - leicht ironisch - sogar gesagt, sich nach der Pensionierung wieder scheiden zu lassen.
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
We already have the problem that pensions are falling. We have to work longer.
Wir haben bereits heute das Problem, dass die Renten sinken. Wie müssen länger arbeiten.
Extend parental leave
Should paid parental leave be increased beyond today's 14 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I think parental leave is a good thing. In general, much longer paid leave also carries risks for employees, in my opinion. Finding employment can be made more difficult as a result. Employers have the problem of having to do without people for a long time, which is difficult not only financially, especially in times of shortage of skilled workers.
Elternzeit finde ich eine gute Sache. Generell viel längerer bezahlter Urlaub birgt meines Erachtens auch Risiken für Angestellte. Anstellungen finden, können dadurch erschwert werden. Die Arbeitsgeber haben das Problem lange auf Personen zu verzichten, was gerade in Zeiten des Fachkräftemangels nicht nur finanziell schwierig ist.
Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I think more of subject assistance that is also verifiable. Social housing is important, but the current models usually benefit the "wrong" people.
Ich halte mehr von Subjekthilfen, die auch überprüfbar sind. Sozialer Wohnraum ist wichtig, nur kommt er durch die heutigen Modelle meist den „falschen“ zugute.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
There is already a large offering in Basel-Stadt.
In Basel-Stadt gibt es bereits ein grosses Angebot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Deadline may be shortened. However, criteria of assessment must remain high.
Frist kann verkürzt werden. Kriterien der Beurteilung müssen jedoch hoch bleiben.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If the conditions in these centers are humane, then yes.
Wenn die Bedingungen in diesen Zentren menschenwürdig sind, dann ja.
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
This leads to a loss of incentive for naturalization.
Dies führt zu einem Verlust des Anreizes für eine Einbürgerung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Many rights and obligations are linked to the biological sexes (compulsory military service, tournaments in sports, quotas on boards of directors, etc). First, a clear regulation must apply in each of these areas before a third gender is introduced.
Viele Rechte und Pflichten knüpfen an die biologischen Geschlechter an (Militärdienstpflicht, Turniere im Sport, Quoten in Verwaltungsräten etc). Zunächst muss in diesen Bereichen jeweils eine klare Regelung gelten, ehe ein drittes Geschlecht eingeführt wird.
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
Yes, with a simultaneous reduction in administration.
Ja, bei gleichzeitigem Abbau der Verwaltung.
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
No. I think inheritance tax makes sense to consider, but only from a higher amount. Moreover, assets have already been taxed several times.
Nein. Erbschaftsteuer finde ich sinnvoll zu überlegen, jedoch erst ab einem höheren Betrag. Zudem ist es so, dass Vermögen schon mehrfach versteuert wurden.
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
This is the task of the social partners.
Dies ist Aufgabe der Sozialpartner.
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
Banks are already the most tightly regulated. Legal prohibitions alone will not necessarily change this situation. Moreover, a large number of players are successful in the market without excesses.
Die Banken werden bereits heute am schärfsten reguliert. Gesetzliche Verbote alleine verändern diese Situation nicht zwingend. Ausserdem ist ein grosser Teil der Player ohne Exzesse erfolgreich am Markt.
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
At least in the canton of Basel-Stadt, some instruments already exist for this purpose. It does not need more.
Zumindest im Kanton Basel-Stadt bestehen schon einige Instrumente dazu. Es braucht nicht mehr.
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
Internal combustion engines can still function more efficiently by then. Electric cars need about - depending on the model - 160'000 KM until they are more ecological than combustion engines.
Verbrennungsmotoren können bis dann noch effizienter funktioneren. Elektroautos benötigen etwa - je nach Modell - 160‘000 KM bis sie ökologischer sind als Verbrennermotoren.
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
Where market failures exist, the state must intervene. Emissions that have not been priced in must be presented as true costs. Many cheap items are far too cheap and they don't need to be.
Wo Marktversagen bestehen, muss der Staat eingreifen. Nicht eingepreiste Emissionen müssen kostenwahr dargestellt werden. Viele Billigartikel sind viel zu günstig und sie braucht es auch nicht.
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
Our hydroelectric power plants, for example, must be able to be expanded. Not everything should be full of wind turbines.
Unsere Wasserkraftwerke bspw. müssen ausgebaut werden können. Hingehen soll nicht alles voller Windräder stehen.
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
At the very least, further research is to be conducted on the technology.
Zumindest soll weitere an der Technologie geforscht werden.
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
This will become increasingly easier via digitization. If peripheral areas are well supplied, this will also lead to less pressure on the centers in the area of housing.
Dies wird immer einfacher werden über die Digitaliserung. Wenn Randgegenden gut versorgt sind, führt dies auch zu weniger Druck auf die Zentren im Bereich Wohnungen.
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
If complied with, these are already very far-reaching.
Wenn eingehalten, sind diese bereits sehr weitreichend.
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
It is preferable to build very densely in the cities.
Lieber baut man dafür in den Städten sehr dicht.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Question posed a little too openly. We need to renew our agreements and maintain good relations. I don't see joining the EU.
Frage etwas zu offen gestellt. Wir müssen unsere Abkommen erneuern und gute Beziehungen halten. Einen EU-Beitritt sehe ich nicht.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It depends on the design. Excessive and unrealistic effort should be rejected.
Kommt auf die Ausgestaltung draufan. Übermässiger und unrealistischer Aufwand ist abzulehnen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
question suggests that sanctions were never imposed in the past. Neutrality has always been a fuzzy concept.
Frage suggeriert, dass in der Vergangenheit nie Sanktionen verhängt wurden. Neutralität war immer schon ein schwammiger Begriff.
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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Comment
In principle, this should not be an argument for the state to have an insight into all areas of life. Fundamental rights must be protected. There is a danger if the state has data that is stolen or misused, for example.
Grundsätzlich darf dies kein Argument sein, dass der Staat in alle Bereiche des Lebens einblick erhält. Grundrechte sind zu wahren. Gefahr besteht, wenn der Staat Daten hat, welche bspw. gestohlen oder zweckentfremdet werden.
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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Comment
Everyone is already profiting. Market failures must be prevented.
Profitieren bereits alle. Marktversagen müssen verhindert werden.
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
It already does so very strongly. The extent is the limiting factor here.
Tut er bereits sehr stark. Das Ausmass ist hier der limitierende Faktor.
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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Comment
Much more decisive is the type of education.
Viel entscheidender ist die Art der Erziehung.
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
Criminal law must be tightened up. However, reintegration is also important. This is in line with our humanistic principle in society.
Das Strafrecht muss verschärft werden. Die Wiedereingliederung ist jedoch ebenfalls wichtig. Das entspricht unserem humanistischen Grundsatz in der Gesellschaft.
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
To a certain extent, that may be true. However, I am in favor of investing more in research. For this, we need money from the economy.
Bis zu einem gewissen Grad mag das stimmen. Ich bin jedoch dafür, dass wir vorallem vermehrt in die Forschung investieren. Für dies benötigen wir Geld aus der Wirtschaft.
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 |
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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"?
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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
It needs a change in the system. Simply more money is not the solution.
Es braucht eine Änderung des Systems. Einfach mehr Geld ist nicht die Lösung.
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