Patrik Keller
Die Mitte | 04d.08
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
Health care should be financed in such a way that it does not need "artificial" benefits (and their administration).
Das Gesundheitswesen soll so finanziert sein, dass es keine "künstlichen" Vergünstigungen (und deren Administration) braucht.
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
If unmarried couples can get 200% AHV pension, this should also apply to married couples. Even more so if they also had children.
Wenn unverheiratete Paare auf 200% AHV-Rente kommen können, soll dies auch für verheiratete gelten. Erst recht, wenn sie auch noch Kinder hatten.
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 system of the conversion rate I feel as not fair. Firstly, because it is fixed on a cut-off date for always and secondly, because the longer you work, you have to expect a lower conversion rate!
Das System des Umwandlungssatzes empfinde ich als nicht fair. Erstens weil es an einem Stichtag für jeweils immer festlegt und zweitens weil je länger man arbeitet man mit einem tieferen Umwandlungssatz rechnen muss!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Vaccinations are a good thing, but don't fully work until they are done at a high rate.
Impfungen sind eine gute Sache, wirken aber erst dann vollständig wenn sie mit einer hohen Quote gemacht werden.
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
Sugary foods are too dominant in the offer, even if they taste so fine!
Zuckerhaltige Lebensmittel sind zu dominant im Angebot, auch wenn sie noch so fein schmecken!
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
Who really needs medical help should not have to calculate whether he can afford. However, it does not always need the doctor or the Naufnahme for every case. Here it would need certainly also more elegant offers.
Wer wirklich ärztliche Hilfe braucht soll nicht rechnen müssen ob er sich leisten kann. Jedoch braucht es auch nicht für jeden Fall immer den Doktor oder die Naufnahme. Hier bräuchte es sicher auch elegantere Angebote.
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 power of the Federal Council was sufficient to cope with the pandemic. Even more options would certainly have led to even more stress in some parts of the population.
Die Macht des Bundesrates war ausreichend um die Pandemie zu meistern. Noch mehr Möglichkeiten hätten sicher zu noch mehr Stress in einigen Bevölkerungsteilen geführt.
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
Integration of children with learning difficulties or disabilities is good as long as they are individual cases in the class. Likewise, there must be offers at every school to promote gifted children.
Integration von Kindern mit Lernschwierigkeiten oder Behinderung ist gut, solange es Einzelfälle in der Klasse sind. Ebenso muss es an jeder Schule Angebote geben um begabte Kinder zu fördern.
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
The requirements for the gymansiale Maturität should remain the same (high) and not adapt to the declining performance of the students.
Die Anforderungen an die gymansiale Maturität sollen gleich (hoch) bleiben und sich nicht den sinkenden Leistungen der Schüler anpassen.
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
Intelligent children who are willing to learn should be able to be supported regardless of their family or social environment. Foreign children should be able to reach a high "Swiss" language level at an early age as a basis for this.
Lernwilligie, intelligente Kinder sollen unabhängig von ihrem familiären oder sozialen Umfeld gefördert werden können. Ausländische Kinder sollen als Basis dazu schon früh ein hohes "schweizer" Sprachniveau erreichen können.
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
There should also be more incentives for companies to invest in the further training of their employees instead of only organizing personnel on a short-term basis.
Es soll auch wieder mehr Anreize geben, für Firmen in die Weiterbildung ihrer Mitarbeiter zu inverstieren anstatt Personal nur noch kurzfristig zu organisieren.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But only from 20 years.
Aber nur ab 20 Jahren.
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
By a few qualified physicians.
Durch wenige qualifizierte Ärzte.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
If the cantons do not have balanced financial power, it will not be possible to have the same expectations of the services a canton provides to its citizens.
Wenn die Kantone nicht über eine ausgeglichene Finanzkraft verfügen, wird man auch nicht die gleichen Erwartungen an die Leistungen eines Kantons gegenüber seinen Bürgern haben können.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Everyone should be able to choose their own electricity provider and electricity mix. However, only functioning electricity mixes should be offered (100% solar power, for example, would not work).
Jeder soll seinen Stromanbieter und Strommix selber wählen können. Jedoch sollen nur funktionierende Strommixe angeboten werden dürfen (100% Solarstrom würde zum Beispiel nicht gehen).
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Absolute wage equality will not be achieved in this way either, because this is not exactly comparable.
Eine absolute Lohngleichheit wird man auch so nicht erreichen, weil dies nicht exakt vergleichbar ist.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Traffic should flow at a reasonable rate, only then will the road benefit the economy and the people. The population is constantly increasing!
Verkehr soll in einem vernünftigen Masse fliessen, nur so nutzen die Strasse der Wirtschaft und den Menschen. Die Bevölkerung nimmt stetig zu!
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
The future will not be determined by whether Switzerland bans internal combustion engines, but by which form of energy for PW will prevail internationally.
Die Zukunft wird nicht dadurch bestimmt ob die Schweiz ein Verbot für Verbrennungsmotoren erlässt sondern, welche Energieform sich für PW international durchsetzen wird.
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
Fossil fuels are finite. Other forms of energy are being sought and promoted internationally. I consider it difficult to define bans and restrictions now in such a way that they make sense for the private sector and the economy in the short and long term and do not unnecessarily restrict us because of new developments.
Fossile Treibstoffe sind endlich. Andere Energieformen werden international gesucht und gefördert. Verbote und Einschränkungen jetzt so zu definieren, dass sie für Private und Wirtschaft kurz- und langfristig sinnvoll sind und uns nicht wegen neuen Entwicklungen unnötig einschränken erachte ich als schwierig.
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
Energy = prosperity. Switzerland operates its existing power plants in an internationally exemplary manner and maintains them very well on an ongoing basis. The disposal of radioactive waste is basically solved and we have very good know-how and infrastructure regarding nuclear energy. In addition, nuclear energy in particular makes us independent and provides reliable electricity even in the winter months. Nuclear energy cannot simply be replaced by other forms of generation from one day to the next.
Energie = Wohlstand. Die Schweiz betreibt die bestehenden Kraftwerke international vorbildlich und hält diese laufend sehr gut im Stand. Die Entsorgung der radioaktiver Abfälle ist grundsätzlich gelöst und wir verfügen über ein sehr gutes Knowhow und Infrastruktur bezüglich Kernenergie. Zudem macht uns vor allem Kernenergie unabhängig und liefert auch im Winterhalbjahr zuverlässig Strom. Kernenergie kann man durch andere Erzeugungsformen eben nicht einfach von heute auf morgen ersetzen.
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
That's what makes Switzerland!
Das macht die Schweiz aus!
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
Private households consume only one third of Switzerland's electricity. To parameterize progressive electricity tariffs in a way that they really bring something and are not a hidden general electricity increase is difficult in my opinion. Much more important than further regulating private consumption is to be able to produce guaranteed cheap clean winter electricity.
Privathaushalte verbrauchen nur einen Drittel des CH-Stroms. Progressive Stromtarife so zu parametrieren, dass sie wirklich was bringen und nicht eine versteckte genrelle Stromerhöhung sind erachte ich als schwierig. Viel wichtiger als den Privatvebrauch weiter zu regulieren, ist es garantiert günstigen sauberen Winterstrom produzieren zu können.
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
The cantons concerned should primarily be able to regulate this.
Das sollen primär die betroffenen Kantone regeln können.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The current rules seem sufficient to me.
Die aktuellen Regeln scheinen mir ausreichend.
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
The right must be well formulated. A longer warranty is more customer-friendly than a right to repair, since overpriced spare parts and labor costs often make repair unattractive.
Das Recht muss gut formuliert sein. Eine längere Garantie ist kundenfreundlicher als ein Recht auf Reparartur, da überteuerte Ersatzteile und Arbeitskosten eine Reparatur häufig unattraktiv machen.
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
Technology is not standing still. 5G even reduces radiation exposure for the same amount of data.
Die Technik bleibt nicht stehen. 5G reduziert für die gleiche Datenmenge die Strahlenbelastung sogar.
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introducing an optional financial referendum against federal spending
Should it be possible to hold a referendum on federal spending above a certain amount (optional financial referendum)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Security & military
Increasing the size of the army to at least 120,000 soldiers
Are you in favor of expanding the army's target number of soldiers to at least 120,000?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Re-export of Swiss weapons
Should the Federal Council be allowed to authorize other states to re-export Swiss weapons in cases of a war of aggression in violation of international law (e.g., the attack on Ukraine)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Basically yes, as long as it is not a public event such as a concert or football match.
Grunsätzlich ja, so lange es sich nicht um öffentliche Veranstaltungen wie zum Beispiel Konzerte oder Fussballspiele handelt.
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The advantages of Schnengen cooperation outweigh the disadvantages.
Die Vorteile der Schnengen-Zusammenarbeit überwiegen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The times of the cold war with our role between East and West are over. So is the world in which we could act as a small neutral country with everyone as we needed to. I believe that we have to show our colors politically more internationally without forgetting our humanitarian tradition.
Die Zeiten des kalten Krieges mit unserer Rolle zwischen Ost und West ist vorbei. Ebenso die Welt in dem man als kleines neutrales Land mit allen handeln konnte wie man es brauchte. Ich glaube, dass wir politisch international mehr Farbe bekennen müssen ohne jedoch unsere humantäre Tradition zu vergessen.
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."
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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."
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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".
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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"?
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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)"?
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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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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
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Comment
Much better than a fixed retirement age would be basically 40 years to have paid amounts for a full pension. An increase in the retirement age also affects the generation of the 1970s who were probably the first to pay in full AHV and PK!
Viel besser wie ein fixes Rentenalter wäre Grundsätzlich 40 Jahre Beträge bezahlt zu haben für eine volle Rente. Eine Erhöhung des Rentenalters trifft gerade auch die Generation der 1970er Jahrgänge welche wohl als erste vollständig AHV und PK einbezahlt haben!
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