Benjamin von Falkenstein
Jungliberale | 23.04
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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Comment
Health insurance premium reductions should be used as selectively as possible to relieve the burden on those who really need it. First and foremost, however, policymakers should ensure that premiums fall.
Krankenkassen-Prämienverbilligungen sollen möglichst gezielt eingesetzt werden, um jene zu entlasten, die es wirklich nötig haben. In erster Linie sollte aber die Politik dafür sorgen, dass die Prämien sinken.
Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Reduce LPP pensions
As part of the reform of the BVG (occupational pension plan), pensions are to be reduced (lowering the minimum conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%). Are you in favor of this measure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Extend parental leave
Should paid parental leave be increased beyond today's 14 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I am in favor of parental leave. However, when implementing it, care must be taken to ensure that no major problems and costs arise for employers (especially smaller companies).
Ich befürworte eine Elternzeit. Bei der Umsetzung muss aber darauf geachtet werden, dass für die Arbeitgeber (besonders kleinere Unternehmen) keine grossen Probleme und Kosten entstehen.
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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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 |
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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 |
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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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Comment
We often hear from universities that students no longer have a proper command of the necessary skills. However, this must be ensured. One way to do this would be to possibly raise the requirements for the Matura. Not everyone has to attend a Gymnasium, because the Matura is by no means something better than a vocational apprenticeship.
Von Universitäten hört man häufig, die Studierenden würden die nötigen Kompetenzen nicht mehr richtig beherrschen. Dies muss aber sichergestellt werden. Ein Weg dazu, wäre eventuell die Anforderungen an die Maturität zu erhöhen. Es müssen nicht alle ein Gymnasium besuchen, denn die Matura ist keineswegs etwas Besseres als eine Berufslehre.
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
Scholarships in particular are important for equal opportunity.
Besonders Stipendien sind wichtig für die Chancengleichheit.
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
Naturalization should not become fundamentally easier. However, the residence period in the municipalities should be changed. Anyone who moves from Binningen (BL) to Basel-Stadt must today again wait a period until naturalization. This is pointless when moving within the same region. This regulation should therefore be abolished. The requirement for integration and language skills should still be rather high.
Die Einbürgerung soll nicht grundsätzlich leichter werden. Die Wohnsitzfrist in den Gemeinden sollte aber geändert werden. Wer von Binningen (BL) nach Basel-Stadt zieht, muss heute erneut eine Frist abwarten bis zur Einbürgerung. Bei Umzügen in der selben Region ist das sinnlos. Diese Regelung sollte also abgeschafft werden. Die Anforderung an die Integration und die Sprachkenntnisse sollen nach wie vor eher hoch sein.
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
Anyone who has lived in Switzerland for 10 years should have no trouble naturalizing. In my opinion, naturalization is the goal of successful integration.
Wer seit 10 Jahren in der Schweiz lebt, sollte keine Mühe haben sich einzubürgern. Die Einbürgerung stellt meiner Meinung nach das Ziel einer erfolgreichen Integration dar.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If that is increasingly a need of many people, you should be able to do that.
Wenn das zunehmend ein Bedürfnis vieler Menschen ist, soll man das tun können.
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 |
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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 |
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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
State minimum wages are a direct attack on social partnership. They also endanger jobs and internships for students in particular. They also inhibit job growth.
Staatliche Mindestlöhne sind ein direkter Angriff auf die Sozialpartnerschaft. Sie gefährden besonders auch Jobs und Praktika für Studierende. Zudem hemmen sie das Stellenwachstum.
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
Bonus bans are purely symbolic.
Bonusverbote sind rein symbolisch.
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
The federal government's pay equity analysis is hugely inaccurate. The tool used does not capture important factors. The unexplained portion is significantly lower than indicated by the federal government, and even then there is not necessarily discrimination. Before discussing stricter controls, which always mean an additional bureaucratic burden for companies, the federal government should provide a tool that is much more precise than the current one.
Die Lohngleichheitsanalyse des Bundes ist enorm ungenau. Das verwendete Tool erfasst wichtige Faktoren nicht. Der unerklärte Teil ist deutlich geringer als vom Bund angegeben und auch dann muss nicht zwingend eine Diskriminierung vorliegen. Bevor über strengere Kontrollen die stets einen bürokratischen Mehraufwand für die Unternehmen bedeutet diskutiert wird, müsste der Bund ein Tool zur Verfügung stellt, welches deutlich präziser ist als das aktuelle.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The construction of new nuclear power plants seems rather unrealistic to me. However, the existing nuclear power plants should continue to operate as long as they are safe.
Der Bau neuer AKW scheint mir eher unrealistisch. Die bestehenden AKW sollten aber so lange weiterbetrieben werden, wie sie sicher sind.
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
Rural regions, especially mountain areas, must not be left behind.
Ländliche Regionen, besonders Berggebiete dürfen nicht abgehängt werden.
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
As a city dweller, I have relatively few points of reference to wolves and bears. I would tend not to relax the protection regulations. But that should be regulated by the affected areas.
Als Städter habe ich relativ wenig Bezugspunkte zu Wölfen und Bären. Tendenziell würde ich die Schutzbestimmungen nicht lockern. Das sollten aber die betroffenen Gebiete regeln.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Agriculture is lavishly subsidized. Sustainability conditions could also be attached to these subsidies.
Die Landwirtschaft wir üppig subventioniert. An diese Subventionen könnten auch Nachhaltigkeits-Bedingungen geknüpft werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
At larger events, it makes perfect sense to introduce an obligation for deposit cups, etc.. However, I reject a general ban.
Bei grösseren Events ist es durchaus sinnvoll eine Pflicht für Pfandbecher etc. einzuführen. Ein generelles Verbot hingegen lehne ich ab.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The Schengen Agreement is of the utmost importance for Switzerland. We have to fend off the constant attacks of the SVP.
Das Schengen-Abkommen ist für die Schweiz von grösster Bedeutung. Wir müssen die ständigen Angriffe der SVP abwehren.
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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Comment
The social market economy is the system that works best. For those who fall through the system, there is a safety net that catches them.
Die soziale Marktwirtschaft ist das System das am besten funktioniert. Für jene, die durchs System fallen gibt es ein Sicherheitsnetz, welches sie auffängt.
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 always depends on the extent and the design of the redistribution.
Es kommt immer auf das Ausmass und die Ausgestaltung der Umverteilung an.
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
What is best for a child is very individual. It is up to the parents how they arrange childcare.
Was am besten für ein Kind ist, ist sehr individuell. Es ist Sache der Eltern, wie sie die Kinderbetreuung regeln.
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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Comment
Environmental protection does not have to go against the economy.
Umweltschutz muss nicht gegen die Wirtschaft gehen.
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"?
| 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 pension initiative wants to link the retirement age to life expectancy. This is necessary and also makes sense in order to secure the future of the AHV.
Die Renteninitiative möchte das Rentenalter an die Lebenserwartung knüpfen. Das ist nötig und auch sinnvoll um die Zukunft der AHV zu sichern.
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