Ulrich Fisch
Grünliberale | 16.01
Welfare state & family
Raise the retirement age to 67
Do you support an increase in the retirement age (e.g., to 67)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I support the indirect counter-proposal to the premium relief initiative.
Ich unterstütze den indirekten Gegenvorschlag zur Prämienentlastungsinitiative.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We urgently need a BVG reform. The excessively high conversion rate causes a non-transparent redistribution in the second pillar at the expense of the young and people with small pension assets.
Wir benötigen dringend eine BVG-Reform. Der zu hohe Umwandlungssatz verursacht eine intransparente Umverteilung in der zweiten Säule zu Lasten der Jungen und Personen mit kleinen Vorsorgevermögen.
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 of equal duration if both parents are employed (instead of maternity and paternity leave).
Ich bin für eine gleich lange Elternzeit, falls beide Elternteile erwerbstätig sind (anstelle Mutterschafts- und Vaterschaftsurlaub).
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
The public sector can ensure a healthy mix of housing options by issuing appropriate tenders.
Die öffentliche Hand kann durch entsprechende Ausschreibungen für eine gesunde Durchmischung des Wohnungsangebotes sorgen.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Personal responsibility in this area is important. But a targeted expansion of premium reductions is just as necessary to reduce the burden on households.
Eigenverantwortung in diesem Bereich ist wichtig. Aber ein gezielter Ausbau der Prämienverbilligung ist ebenso notwendig, damit die Belastung der Haushalte abnimmt.
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
It is not expedient to restrict the scope of action of the federal government and the cantons. In the event of a crisis, temporary measures are needed quickly.
Es ist nicht zielführend den Handlungsraum des Bundes und der Kantone einzuschränken. Bei Krisen braucht es rasch temporäre Massnahmen.
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
Supraregional hospital planning would make sense and help to target services more effectively and save costs.
Eine überregionale Spitalplanung würde Sinn machen und helfen die Leistungen gezielter einzusetzen und Kosten zu sparen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Unification would make sense, but an increase would not.
Eine Vereinheitlichung würde Sinn machen, eine Erhöhung aber nicht.
Equal opportunities in education
Should the state be more committed to equal educational opportunities (e.g., through subsidized remedial courses for students from low-income families)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Immigration & integration
Make naturalization requirements more flexible
Should the conditions for naturalization be relaxed (e.g., shorter residence period)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Increase the quota of third-country nationals for skilled workers
Should more qualified workers from non-EU/EFTA countries be allowed to work in Switzerland (increase third-country quota)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The quotas must be designed according to industry-specific needs. In addition, the administrative hurdles must be lowered.
Die Kontingente sind nach branchenspezifischen Bedürfnissen auszugestalten. Zudem müssen die administrativen Hürden gesenkt werden.
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
I welcome the EU states' reform plans for new asylum procedures at the external borders and more solidarity among the member states. However, I reject the implementation of asylum processes in centers outside Europe.
Ich begrüsse die Reformpläne der EU-Staaten zu neuen Asylverfahren an den Aussengrenzen und mehr Solidarität unter den Mitgliedstaaten. Die Durchführung von Asylprozessen in Zentren ausserhalb Europas lehne ich aber ab.
Voting rights for foreigners
Should foreign nationals who have lived in Switzerland for at least ten years be granted the right to vote and stand for election at the municipal level?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Alternatively, it would also be conceivable to dispense with the gender entry. It should not matter to the state which gender one belongs to.
Alternativ wäre es auch denkbar, dass man auf den Geschlechtseintrag verzichten könnte. Für den Staat sollte es keine Rolle spielen, welchem Geschlecht man angehört.
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
Given the structural deficit, tax cuts are not appropriate in the current fiscal situation. However, I support important tax reforms, such as individual taxation.
Angesichts des strukturellen Defizits sind Steuersenkungen in der aktuellen Finanzlage nicht angebracht. Ich unterstütze jedoch wichtige Steuerreformen, wie z.B. die Individualbesteuerung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Against the background of the OECD minimum taxation and the distribution of the additional revenue, this would make sense.
Vor dem Hintergrund der OECD-Mindestbesteuerung und der Verteilung der zusätzlichen Einnahmen würde dies Sinn machen.
Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Other models are needed here, such as mobility pricing and the promotion of public transport and bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Transalpine traffic belongs on the railways. Projects such as Cargo sous terrain are innovative projects for the future to move freight traffic away from the roads.
Es braucht hier andere Modelle wie z.B. Mobility Pricing und eine Förderung des öffentlichen Verkehrs und des Velo- und Fussverkehrs. Der alpenquerende Verkehr gehört auf die Schiene. Projekte wie Cargo sous terrain sind innovative Zukunftsprojekte, um den Güterverkehr weg von der Strasse zu bringen.
Ban new registrations of combustion engine vehicles from 2035
Should Switzerland ban the registration of new passenger cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A large number of manufacturers will only produce cars without combustion engines before 2035. As early as 2020, Amag, for example, as the largest Swiss importer, has explicitly spoken out in favor of a ban. A ban would mean binding and planning security for the industry.
Eine Vielzahl von Herstellern wird bereits vor 2035 nur noch Autos ohne Verbrennungsmotoren produzieren. Bereits 2020 hat sich z. B. die Amag als grösster Schweizer Importeur explizit für ein Verbot ausgesprochen. Ein Verbot würde für die Branche Verbindlichkeit und Planungssicherheit bedeuten.
Achieve climate targets through incentives
To achieve climate targets, should incentives and target agreements be relied on exclusively, rather than bans and restrictions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The climate targets are to be achieved primarily with incentives and only where not otherwise possible with regulations and prohibitions.
Die Klimaziele sollen in erster Linie mit Anreizen und nur wo nicht anders möglich mit Vorschriften und Verboten erreicht werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Research should continue, i.e. there should be no ban on technology. However, with the current state of research, the construction of new nuclear power plants is not economical. The waste problem has not been solved either.
Es soll weiter geforscht werden, d.h. es soll kein Technologieverbot geben. Mit dem heutigen Stand der Forschung ist aber der Bau neuer Atomkraftwerke nicht wirtschaftlich. Die Abfallproblematik ist ebenso nicht gelöst.
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
It depends on the design (green power vs. dirty power, ensuring social compatibility, etc.), in principle I support such an incentive.
Es kommt auf die Ausgestaltung an (Grüner Strom vs. Dreckstrom, Gewährleistung der Sozialverträglichkeit etc.), grundsätzlich befürworte ich einen solchen Anreiz.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
If reusable systems and industry solutions do not bear fruit, we will have to discuss bans or depot fees. In Switzerland, 14,000 tons of plastic still end up in the environment every year.
Wenn Mehrwegsysteme und Branchenlösungen nicht fruchten, werden wir über Verbote oder Depot-Gebühren diskutieren müssen. Noch immer gelangen in der Schweiz pro Jahr 14’000 Tonnen Plastik in die Umwelt.
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Strengthening the circular economy
Stärkung der Kreislaufwirtschaft
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More studies have been conducted on 5G than on any other predecessor standard. The vast majority of these studies clearly show that the health of humans and animals continues to be guaranteed with this technology. The federal government's expert report also concludes that there are currently no scientific reasons that would justify a 5G moratorium.
Zu 5G wurden mehr Studien erstellt als bei allen anderen Vorgänger-Standards. Die überwiegende Mehrheit dieser Studien zeigt klar auf, dass mit dieser Technologie die Gesundheit von Mensch und Tier weiterhin gewährleistet ist. Auch der Expertenbericht des Bundes kommt zum Schluss, dass derzeit keine wissenschaftlichen Gründe vorliegen, die ein 5G-Moratorium rechtfertigen würden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In the event of market failure, the Cartel Act must be applied consistently. I reject regulation in advance, which can have a negative impact (e.g. inhibiting innovation).
Bei Marktversagen braucht es eine konsequente Anwendung des Kartellgesetzes. Eine Regulierung auf Vorrat, die sich negativ auswirken kann (bspw. Innovationshemmung), lehne ich ab.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It needs a lean and cost-efficient army.
Es braucht eine schlanke und kosteneffiziente Armee.
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 |
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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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Comment
Redistribution is a necessary means. It is done to reduce income and wealth disparities. But equalization is an extreme term in this context.
Umverteilung ist ein notwendiges Mittel. Sie erfolgt zur Reduktion der Einkommens- und Vermögensunterschiede. Ausgleichen ist aber ein extremer Begriff in diesem Kontext.
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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Comment
Ambitious environmental protection and a strong economy go hand in hand. In the medium to long term, poor environmental protection also has a negative impact on the economy or economic growth (destruction of natural resources, loss of biodiversity, damage to health, etc.).
Ambitionierter Umweltschutz und eine starke Wirtschaft gehen Hand in Hand. Mittel- bis langfristig wirkt sich mangelhafter Umweltschutz auch negativ auf die Wirtschaft bzw. das Wirtschaftswachstum aus (Vernichtung von natürlichen Ressourcen, Verlust an Biodiversität, gesundheitliche Schäden etc.)
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
There is a need to make the retirement age more flexible, taking into account industry-specific conditions.
Es braucht eine Flexibilisierung des Rentenalters unter Berücksichtigung der branchenspezifischen Verhältnisse.
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