Marco Suter
Eidgenössisch-Demokratische Union | 08.10
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
For families or needy
Für Familien oder Bedprftigte
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
AHV pension is a social work that is distributed on several shoulders, takes into account all people...rich or poor and thus creates a balance.
AHV Rente ist ein Sozialwerk dass auf mehrere Schultern verteilt, alle Menschen berücksichtigt...Reich oder Arm und so einen Ausgleich schafft.
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
Definitely no! People who have worked in Switzerland should enjoy their pension, which is not rosy anyway.
Definitiv Nein! Menschen die in der Schweiz gearbeitet haben, sollen ihre Rente geniessen, die ja sowieso nicht rosig ist.
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
No, parent couples should take responsibility, this time is more than enough!
Nein, Elternpaare sollen Verantwortung übernehmen, diese Zeit ist mehr als genügend!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
No definitely not!!! Parents are capable of making this decision themselves! The state has to stay out of it!
Nein definitiv nicht!!! Eltern sind fähig diese Entscheidung selbst zu treffen! Der Staat hat sich da rauszuhalten!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
If this levy is passed on to the corporations on a massive scale, but they must not generate price surcharges that the customer has to pay.
Wenn diese Abgabe an die Konzerne massiv weitergeleitet werden, diese dürfen aber keine Preisaufschläge generieren, die der Kunde ausbaden kann.
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
Definitely not! Participation in health costs only for people who expose themselves to light psychological care!
Definitiv nicht! Beteiligung an Gesundheitskosten nur bei Menschen die sich leichten Psychologischen Betreuung aussetzen!
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
No way!
Nein auf gar keinen Fall!
Federal competence for national hospital planning
Should the federal government be given the authority to determine the hospital offering (national hospital planning with regard to locations and range of services)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Education
Inclusive schooling
According to the Swiss integrated schooling concept, children with learning difficulties or disabilities should be taught in regular classes. Do you approve of this concept?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It must not lead to a drop in the level of education because of these children.
Es darf nicht dazu führen, dass das Bildungsniveau wegen diesen Kindern sinkt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Absolutely not! Abuse is already open today door and gate!
Auf gar keinen Fall! Missbrauch ist heute schon Tür und Tor geöffnet!
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
No, we already have enough of such qualified workers, who themselves need integration help and have trouble making a living themselves. Produces costs for nothing!
Nein wir haben schon genug von solchen qualifizierten Arbeitskräften, wo selber Intergrations Hilfe brauchen und Mühe haben, den Lebensunterhalt selbst zu bewältigen. Produziert Kosten für nix!
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 it serves to help real refugees and deter economic migrants, by all means!
Wenn es dafür dient, echte Flüchtlinge zu helfen und Wirtschaftsflüchtlinge abzuschrecken, auf jeden Fall!
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
It takes more than ten years to live in Switzerland....commitment and integration
Da braucht es mehr als zehn Jahre in der Schweiz zu leben....Engagement und Integration
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
No drugs to the people
Keine Drogen an die Menschen
Authorize active euthanasia
Would you be in favour of doctors being allowed to administer direct active euthanasia in Switzerland?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Passive euthanasia in the form of painkillers is already used today- Not necessary
Passive Sterbehilfe in Form von Schmerzmitteln wird heute schon angewandt- Nicht nötig
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Masculine and feminine are fully sufficient, everything else serves to confuse people!
Maskulin und Feminin genügen vollends, alles andere dient der Verwirrung von Menschen!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
No way!
Nein auf gar keinen Fall!
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
Who pays the difference afterwards? In some way, redistribution will happen again! No thanks
Wer zahlt nachher die Differenz? Auf irgendeine Weise wird wieder umverteilt! Nein danke
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Only in the event of divorce
Erst bei einer Scheidung
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 no case
Auf gar keinen Fall
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
No in any case! SME can not pay such wages!
Nein auf gar keinen Fall! KMU kann die solche Löhne nicht bezahlen!
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
It is regulated enough!
Es ist genügend reguliert!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Electricity providers are weakened, which affects the security of the grid
Stromanbieter werden geschwächt, was sich auf die Sicherheit des Netzes auswirkt
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
Promote lucrative public transport
Lukrativer oeffentlicher Verkehr fördern
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
No in no case ! The e-mobile does not solve any problems, but creates new ones. Production and disposal worse environmental balance
Nein auf gar keinen Fall ! Das E- Mobil löst keine Probleme, sondern schafft Neue. Produktion und Entsorgung schlechtere Umweltbilanz
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 cleverly used can meet climate targets
Anreize clever eingesetzt werden die Klimaziele erfüllen können
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
No wind turbines are not sustainable renewables, have a very poor record
Nein Windräder sind keine nachhaltigen erneuerbaren Energien, haben eine sehr schlechte Bilanz
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
Devices that consume little electricity would solve the problem. Increasing the price of products that consume a lot of electricity
Geräte die wenig Strom verbrauchen, würden dass Problem lösen. Verteuern von Produkten die viel Strom verbrauchen
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
Definitely
Defintiv
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
Not the citizen should pay more, but the companies that produce such products that require too much energy.
Nicht der Bürger soll mehr zahlen, sondern die Konzerne die solche Produkte produzieren die zu viel Energie benötigen
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
Nature is the last place where we should save
Natur ist das letzte wo wir sparen sollten
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The federal government should help farms to produce organically, not punish them! Because without agriculture we are nothing!
Bund soll Betrieben helfen ökologisch zu produzieren, sie nicht bestrafen! Denn ohne Landwirtschaft sind wir nix!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Definitely ! Devices must be repairable, if possible over decades...this promotes sustainability
Definitiv ! Geräte müssen reparierbar sein, möglichst über Jahrzehnte...das fördert Nachhaltigkeit
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
Definitely not, because the power companies do not grant any responsibility about health safety!!!!
Defintiv nicht, weil die Stromkonzerne keine Verantwortung über gesundheitliche Sicherheit gewähren!!!!
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
Every person is entitled to make up his own mind - democracy lives from different opinions and ideas. We do not need fact checkers who reflect the agenda of the mainstream of the state! See dictatorial conditions China
Jeder Mensch ist mündig sich ein Bild zu machen - Demokratie lebt von unterschiedlicher Meinungen und Ideen. Wir brauchen keine Fakten Checker die die Agenda des Mainstream des Staates reflektieren! Siehe dikatorische Verhältnisse China
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
Because the media, television and radio one-sided, biased represent the agenda of the state and have completely forgotten to produce neutral, serious reporting with pros and cons! See last 3 years pandemic! Agitation on unvaccinated
Weil die Medien, Fernseh und Radio einseitig, voreingenommen die Agenda des Staates vertreten und komplett verlernt haben neutrale, seriöse Berichterstattung mit Pro und Contra zu produzieren! Siehe letzten 3 Jahre Pandemie! Hetze auf Ungeimpfte
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
At this age, the maturation process is still underway. Manipulations of parties are then open door and gate
In diesem Alter ist der Reifeprozess immer noch im Gang. Manipulationen von Parteien sind dann Tür und Tor geöffnet
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
To protect the population in case of crisis! Blackout
Zum Schutz der Bevölkerung im Krisenfall! Blackout
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
No in any case
Nein auf gar keine Fall
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Definitely not
Definitv nicht
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
Not a transparent person
Kein gläserner Mensch
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
Unconditional
Unbeding
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
No role model - EU destroys Germany! Those who choose closer relations will find themselves in the EU sooner than they would like.
Kein Vorbild - EU zerstört Deutschland! Wer engere Beziehungen wählt, wird sich schneller in der EU befinden als ihm lieb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The last few years have shown what a state is capable of! It is not that simple!
Die letzten Jahre haben gezeigt, wozu ein Staat fähig ist! So einfach ist das nicht!
Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It is not right to introduce Marxist patterns of behavior, this leads to the destruction of the middle class
Es ist nicht rechtens marxistische Verhaltensmuster einzuführen, dies führt zur Zerstörung des Mittelstandes
Parent stays at home full time
What is your position the following statement: "It is best for a child, when one parent stays home full-time for childcare."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A child will develop better if it finds parents at home. It generates strong children who, trust, are loved, who are cared for. These give social personalities capable of enriching society in adulthood.
Ein Kind wird sich besser entwicklen, wenn es Elternteile zu Hause vorfindet. Es generiert starke Kinder, die, vertrauen geliebt werden, die umsorgt werden. Diese geben soziale Persönlichkeiten ab, die fähig sind im Erwachsenenalter die Gesellschaft zu bereichern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Digitization used carefully, without making people transparent. In other words, only as much digitization as necessary.
Digitalisierung sorgfälltig eingesetzt, ohne den Menschen gläsern zu machen. Sprich, nur so viel Digitalisierung wie nötig
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Everyone must take responsibility for their own lives - punishment serves as a deterrent to crime. Focus on reintegration produces offenders who are never held accountable.
Jeder Mensch muss Verantwortung über sein Leben tragen - Bestrafung dient als Abschreckung von Kriminalität. Fokus auf Wiedereingliederung produziert Täter die nie zur Verantwortung gezogen werden.
Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Sensible environmental protection where sustainable work is done at all consumer levels. Corporations in the responsibility to produce sustainably!
Sinnvoller Umweltschutz wo nachhaltig auf allen Verbraucherebenen gearbeitet wird. Konzerne in die Verantwortung nachhaltig zu produzieren!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Less sets incentives to take his life into his own hands and not to sit on the state!
Weniger setzt Anreize sein Leben selbst in die Hand zu nehmen und dem Staat nicht auf der Pelle zu sitzen!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Rather less, what has come out the last years, confirms today's result! Utopian ideas in every wind direction that confuses a society instead of strengthening it.
Eher weniger, was die letzen Jahre rausgekommen ist, bestätigt das heutige Resultat! Utopische Ideen in jede Windrichtung die eine Gesellschaft verwirrt, statt sie zu stärken
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Farmers help build the bridge to organic agriculture
Bauern helfen die Brücke in eine ökologische Landwirtschaft zu schlagen
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Road safety important
Sicherheit der Strassen wichtig
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Different cultures and opinions have ignition potential
Unterschiedliche Kulturen und Meinungen haben Zündstoff Potential
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
65 years is quite enough
65 Jahre genügen vollkommen
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