Janis Widmer
Die Mitte | 04d.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 |
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Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Comment
The idea of an inclusive school is a positive one. However, the fact is that not every child with learning difficulties is helped by attending the regular school classes. If a child cannot follow the regular school lessons, he is constantly separated from the class with his own learning plan. This not only leads to a disconnection from the class, but is also an extra workload for the busy teachers/special educators. Each child should therefore be assessed individually.
Die Idee der integrativen Schule ist positiv zu bewerten. Jedoch ist es so, dass nicht jedem Kind mit Lernschwierigkeiten der Besuch der regulären Schulkassen hilft. Falls ein Kind dem normalen Schulunterricht nicht folgen kann, ist er ständig mit einem eigenen Lernplan von der Klasse separiert. Dies führt nicht nur zu einer Abkoppelung von der Klasse, sondern ist auch ein Mehraufwand für die ausgelasteten Lehrpersonen/Heilpädagogen. Jedes Kind sollte daher einzeln beurteilt werden.
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
The performance requirement for the gymnasiale Matura is the responsibility of the cantons. In my opinion, it is important that both the Matura and vocational education remain attractive to all individuals. However, based on my own experience from cantonal school, I am in favor of a slight increase in the requirements for the gymnasiale Matura.
Die Leistungsanforderung für die gymnasiale Matura ist Aufgabe der Kantone. Meines Erachtens ist es wichtig, dass sowohl die Matura wie auch die Berufsbildung weiterhin für alle Personen attraktiv bleibt. Aufgrund meiner eigenen Erfahrungen aus der Kantonsschule befürworte ich jedoch eine leichte Anhebung der Anforderungen für die gymnasiale Maturität.
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
Education is one of, if not the most important good that our state provides. Every citizen should have equal and fair access to it. It must not be the case that children can be promoted more than others because of the wealth of their parents. These have consequently an advantage to reach higher education. Therefore, the state should work for equal educational opportunities.
Bildung ist eines, wenn nicht das wichtigste Gut, was unser Staat bereitstellt. Hierbei sollte jeder Bürger einen gleichen und fairen Zugang haben. Es darf nicht sein, dass Kinder aufgrund des Reichtums der Eltern stärker gefördert werden können als andere. Diese haben folglich einen Vorteil, an höherer Bildung zu gelangen. Daher soll sich der Staat für gleiche Bildungschancen einsetzen.
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 |
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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 |
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Comment
In my opinion, foreigners should be allowed to participate in decision-making at the municipal level, provided that they have already been resident in this municipality for a longer period of time.
Ausländer/-innen sollen meines Erachtens auf Gemeindeebene mitbestimmen dürfen, sofern sie bereits eine über eine längere Zeit in dieser Gemeinde wohnhaft sind.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Comment
In my opinion, a third gender can be introduced. However, before that, the consequences under civil law in various areas of society (labor law, compulsory military service, etc.) must first be clarified and declared.
Meines Erachtens kann ein drittes Geschlecht eingeführt werden. Jedoch müssen davor zuerst die zivilrechtlichen Konsequenzen in diversen Gesellschaftsbereichen (Arbeitsrecht, Wehrpflicht, etc.) abgeklärt und deklariert werden.
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 |
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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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Comment
I support the center's "Fair Taxes" initiative, which calls for an alternative tax code. With this calculation, married couples must continue to file only one tax return. However, can benefit from the calculation method of individual taxation.
Ich befürworte die Initiative der Mitte "Faire Steuern", welche eine alternative Steuerbereichnung fordert. Mit dieser Berechnung müssen verheiratete Paare weiterhin nur eine Steuererklärung einreichten. Können jedoch von der Berechnungsmethode der Individualbesteuerung profitieren.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
Of course, the highways are of great importance for the transport of goods. However, as long as the highways are constantly expanded so that they are free of traffic jams, the attractiveness of the private use of the car does not decrease. Consequently, more and more people will continue to use the car instead of public transport.
Natürlich sind die Autobahnen für den Transport von Güter von grosser Bedeutung. Solange die Autobahnen jedoch stetig ausgebaut werden, damit diese staufrei sind, sinkt die Attraktivität der privaten Nutzung des Autos nicht. Somit werden folglich immer noch mehr Menschen auf das Auto anstatt auf das ÖV setzten.
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 |
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Comment
At the present time, the construction of a nuclear power plant is not an issue. However, Switzerland should continue to monitor this technology, as it can produce climate-friendly electricity. In the future, we may have to rely on additional electricity from nuclear power plants.
Zum aktuellen Zeitpunkt ist der Bau eines Atomkraftwerkes kein Thema. Jedoch sollte die Schweiz diese Technologie weiterhin beobachten, da dadurch klimafreundlicher Strom produziert werden kann. In Zukunft könnte es sein, dass wir auf zusätzlichen Strom aus Kernkraftwerken angewiesen 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
I support the voting age of 16 at the cantonal level. We encourage our children in political education at school. They should also be able to participate in certain direct democratic institutions.
Ich befürworte das Stimmrechtsalter 16 auf der kantonalen Ebene. Wir fördern in der Schule unsere Kinder in der politischen Bildung. Diese sollen somit auch bereits an gewissen direktdemokratischen Institutionen teilhaben können.
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 |
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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 |
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Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
For me, the term encompass is too vague.
Mir ist der Begriff umfassen zu vage formuliert.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
Everyone benefits from the free market economy. However, since we do not judge our prosperity objectively but subjectively, the poorest people in Switzerland are significantly wealthier today than they were 100 years ago. Nevertheless, they will not be satisfied with their prosperity, because other people are wealthier. Therefore, inequality must not increase too much.
Alle profitieren von der freien Marktwirtschaft. Da wir jedoch unseren Wohlstand nicht objektiv sondern subjektiv beurteilen Die ärmsten Personen der Schweiz sind heute deutlich wohlhabender als vor 100 Jahren. Trotzdem werden sie mit ihrem Wohlstand nicht zufrieden sein, da andere Leute wohlhabender sind. Deshalb darf die Ungleichheit nicht zu stark ansteigen.
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".
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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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Comment
It is a special concern for me to socially revaluate the educational work, whether it is done by the man or the woman!
Mir ist es ein besonderes Anliegen die Erziehungsarbeit, ob diese nun vom Mann oder der Frau erledigt wird, gesellschaftlich aufzuwerten!
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"?
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
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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"?
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
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Comment
Cybersecurity should be promoted.
Die Cybersicherheit sollte gefördert werden.
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
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Comment
At the present time, I am not in favor of raising the retirement age. In the future, however, demographic change and the steady increase in life expectancy will mean that we will have to talk about it.
Zur aktuellen Zeit befürworte ich eine Erhöhung des Rentenalters nicht. In Zukunft wird aufgrund des demographischen Wandels und der stetigen Erhöhung der Lebenserwartung jedoch darüber gesprochen werden müssen.
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