Christina Furrer
Evangelische Volkspartei | 07.02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
I absolutely support the initiative "Yes to fair AHV pensions also for married couples - finally abolish discrimination against marriage". It demands the deletion without replacement of the ceiling of 150% for married couples' pensions in the AHV.
Die Initiative " Ja zu fairen AHV-Renten auch für Ehepaare - Diskriminierung der Ehe endlich abschaffen" unterstütze ich unbedingt. Sie verlangt in der AHV die ersatzlose Streichung der Plafonierung von Ehepaarrenten auf 150%
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 reduction is justifiable, including compensatory measures such as lowering the barriers to entry so that part-time workers can also build up pensions, etc.
Die Senkung ist vertretbar, dazu gehören die Ausgleichsmassnahmen wie die Senkung der Einstiegshürden, damit auch Teilzeitarbeitende Renten bilden können etc.
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
- For strong families!
- Für starke Familien!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The Federal Council has tried to act with a sense of proportion and thus adopted a moderate course.
Der Bundesrat hat versucht, mit Augenmass zu handeln und so einen moderaten Kurs eingeschlagen.
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
In view of the sharp rise in costs, we can no longer afford the "cantonal spirit" that leads to inefficiency. Take regional conditions into account wherever possible.
Angesichts der stark steigenden Kosten können wir uns den "Kantönligeist", der zu Ineffizienz führt, nicht mehr. Nach Möglichkeit die regionalen Gegebenheiten berücksichtigen.
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
Integration is demanding and absolutely requires sufficient resources and support from teachers, otherwise the burden on teachers is too great. I am basically in favor of integration, but there are also situations where this is difficult and other solutions have to be found -> exceptions must be possible
Die Integration ist anspruchsvoll und erfordert unbedingt genügend Ressourcen und Unterstützung der Lehrpersonen, ansonsten ist die Belastung für die Lehrpersonen zu gross. Ich bin grundsätzlich für Integration, es gibt aber auch Situationen, bei denen dies schwierig ist und andere Lösungen zu finden sind -> Ausnahmen müssen möglich sein
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
As a fan of the dual education system, which is recognized worldwide, I also strongly support the vocational training path. Those young people who aspire to a university education should complete a gymnasiale Matura. If tertiary education can be achieved through vocational education, this path should be prioritized more.
Als Fan des dualen Bildungssystems, das weltweit anerkannt ist, unterstütze ich auch sehr den Berufsbildungsweg. Es sollen jene Jugendlichen eine gymnasiale Matura absolvieren, die eine universitäre Ausbildung anstreben. Wenn eine Tertiärausbildung über die Berufsbildung erreicht werden kann, soll dieser Weg eher priorisiert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I am cautious about a general relaxation.
Bei einer generellen Lockerung bin ich vorsichtig.
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
The shortage of skilled workers in Switzerland is a significant problem in various industries.
Der Fachkräftemangel in der Schweiz ist in verschiedenen Branchen ein erhebliches Problem.
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
Asylum applications should be processed correctly according to the rule of law, and those who have a correct reason for seeking asylum should also be granted asylum in Switzerland.
Asylgesuche sollen rechtsstaatlich korrekt durchgeführt werden, und wer einen korrekten Asylgrund hat, soll auch in der Schweiz Asyl erhalten.
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
I am in favor of linking voting and electoral rights to citizenship.
Ich bin für eine Koppelung des Stimm- und Wahlrechts an das Bürgerrecht.
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
simply for the (few) people who are biologically neither clearly "male" nor "female",
einfach für die (wenigen) Personen, die biologisch weder klar "männlich" noch "weiblich" sind,
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
Even without tax cuts, the federal government has to put together austerity packages.
Denn schon ohne Steuersenkungen muss der Bund Sparpakete schnüren.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The initiatives "Yes to fair AHV pensions also for married couples - finally abolish discrimination against marriage! - and "Yes to fair federal taxes also for married couples - finally abolish discrimination against marriage!" are the target-oriented ways to eliminate tax injustices for married couples.
Die Initiativen "Ja zu fairen AHV-Renten auch für Ehepaare - Diskriminierung der Ehe endlich abschaffen! - und "Ja zu fairen Bundessteuern auch für Ehepaare - Diskriminerung der Ehe endilche abschaffen!" sind die zielführenden Wege, um die Steuer-Ungerechtigkeiten für Ehepaare zu beseitigen.
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
In 2012, the EPP and its partners launched an initiative for inheritance tax reform. This provided for taxation of inheritances exceeding 2 million.
Die EVP hat 2012 zusammen mit Partnern eine Initiative für eine Erbschaftssteuerreform lanciert. Diese sah vor, Erbschaften zu besteuern, die über 2 Mio gingen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The differences in the tax burden are partly huge, because cantons like ZG and NW have such low tax rates. A tightening of the fiscal equalization, so that the tax rates are aligned, makes perfect sense.
Die Unterschiede bei der Steuerbelastung sind teils riesig, da Kantone wie ZG und NW so tiefe Steuersätze kennen. Eine Verschärfung des Finanzausgleichs, damit sich die Steuersätze angleichen, macht durchaus Sinn.
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
In principle, minimum wages are a must, but they also prevent internships. A solution must be found so that such can continue to be offered.
Grundsätzlich sind Mindestlöhne ein Muss, sie verhindern aber auch Praktikumsstellen. Damit solche weiterhin angeboten werden können, muss eine Lösung gefunden werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Utilization figures yes, noise protection rather no In order to protect cultivated land, densification is needed.
Ausnutzungsziffern ja, Lärmschutz eher nein Um Kulturland zu schützen, braucht es eine Verdichtung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
New or wider roads bring more traffic and lead to renewed loss of cultivated land; exceptions, e.g. with tunnels, can make sense.
Neue bzw breitere Strassen bringen mehr Verkehr und führen zu erneutem Kulturlandverlust, Ausnahmen zB mit Tunneln können sinnvoll sein.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Incentives and target agreements are preferable in principle, but they are sometimes expensive and do not achieve the desired effect as quickly. In some cases, bans can be more sensible and efficient (cf. ban on CFCs).
Anreize und Zielvereinbarungen sind grundsätzlich zu bevorzugen, sind teils aber teuer und erzielen nicht so schnell einen gewünschten Effekt. Punktuell können Verbote sinnvoller und effizienter sein (vgl Verbot FCKW)
Make the rules for renewable energy less strict
Do you think it's fair that environmental and landscape protection rules are being relaxed to allow for the development of renewable energy?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Authorize the construction of new nuclear power plants
Should the construction of new nuclear power plants in Switzerland be allowed again?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
hardly realizable and partly not fair (e.g. disadvantages for those who are not connected to a district heating network, which they cannot influence themselves)
kaum umsetzbar und teils nicht fair (zB hat Nachteile, wer nicht an ein Fernwärmenetz angeschlossen wird, was man nicht selber beeinflussen kann)
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
30% is considered necessary by experts, and the EU has set this as a target. Switzerland is currently at just under half. Care must be taken to ensure that primarily areas are taken that are not needed for agricultural production.
30% wird von Experten als notwendig erachtet, Die EU hat dies als Ziel festgesetzt. Die Schweiz ist zZt bei knapp der Hälfte. Es ist darauf zu achten, dass primär Flächen genommen werden, die nicht für die landwirtschaftliche Produktion benötigt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Good and objective journalism has its price and is important for a functioning democracy; it is also part of a contemporary public service package.
guter und sachlicher Journalismus hat seinen Preis und ist wichtig für eine funktionierende Demokratie, gehört auch zu einem zeitgemässen Paket des Service public.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
At the moment, the target number is 100,000 and the actual number is 140,000. It is therefore already exceeded.
Momentan ist der Sollbestand bei 100'000 Angehörigen und der Effektivbestand bei 140'000 Angehörigen. Es wird also bereits überschritten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
To identify criminals, vandals, etc., this can be a useful tool.
Zur Ermittlung von Straftätern, Vandalen etc. kann dies ein hilfreiches Mittel sein.
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
The relationship with the EU must be improved. Access to important education programs, electricity agreements etc are no longer guaranteed. The EVP National Council members see the need for action, as the current situation is negative for Switzerland.
Die Beziehung zur EU muss wieder besser werden. Der Zugang zu wichtigen Bildungsprogrammen, Stromabkommen etc sind nicht mehr gewährleistet. Die EVP-Nationalratsmitglieder sehen Handlungsbedarf, da die derzeitige Situation für die Schweiz negativ ist.
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Parent stays at home full time
What is your position the following statement: "It is best for a child, when one parent stays home full-time for childcare."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
If anything, expansion in the direction of organic production needs more resources.
Der Ausbau in Richtung ökologischer Produktion braucht eher mehr Mittel.
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
With the YES to AHV 21 in the referendum in 2022, the AHV is unfortunately only secured until 2030. In the medium term, we cannot avoid an increase due to the demographic development (low birth rates, longer life expectancy). Certain cushions are needed (e.g. for construction workers).
Mit dem JA zur AHV 21 in der Volksabstimmung im 2022 ist die AHV leider nur bis 2030 gesichert. Mittelfristig kommen wir nicht um eine Erhöhung herum, aufgrund der demografischen Entwicklung (tiefe Geburtenraten, längere Lebenserwartung). Es braucht gewisse Abfederungen (zB. für Bauarbeiter)
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