Stefan Huwyler
FDP.Die Liberalen | 03d.05
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
Instead, the state should fight unchecked premium growth.
Der Staat soll stattdessen das ungebremste Prämienwachstum bekämpfen.
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
This ceiling discriminates against married couples and is completely out of date.
Diese Plafonierung diskriminiert Ehepaare und ist völlig aus der Zeit gefallen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
This is the responsibility and decision-making power of the parents. Personally, I welcome children being vaccinated, but I reject compulsory vaccination.
Das liegt in der Verantwortung und Entscheidungsgewalt der Eltern. Persönlich begrüsse ich es, wenn Kinder geimpft werden, eine Impfpflicht lehne ich jedoch ab.
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
That is the consumers' own responsibility. I'm against a nanny state that tells people how they should live and what they should eat and drink.
Das liegt in der Eigenverantwortung der Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten. Ich bin gegen einen Nanny-Staat, der den Leuten vorschreibt, wie sie leben und was sie essen und trinken sollen.
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
In parallel, freedom of choice in health insurance must be expanded, with the possibility of greater cost sharing (with lower premiums at the same time).
Dazu muss parallel die Wahlfreiheit bei der Krankenkasse ausgebaut werden, mit der Möglichkeit von stärkerer Kostenbeteiligung (bei gleichzeitig tieferer Prämie).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The cantons have a duty here, especially with regard to cross-cantonal cooperation.
Hier sind die Kantone in der Pflicht, v.a. auch bezüglich kantonsübergreifender Zusammenarbeit.
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
I think this approach is wrong. Stronger students are bored, weaker students are additionally stigmatized. The overall level drops.
Ich halte diesen Ansatz für falsch. Stärkere Schülerinnen und Schüler sind gelangweilt, Schwächere werden zusätzlich stigmatisiert. Das Niveau insgesamt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But also do not lower!
Aber auch nicht senken!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
They can enter into a naturalization process and, after its successful completion, obtain the right to vote and stand for election at all levels (communal, cantonal, federal).
Sie können sich in einen Einbürgerungsprozess begeben und nach dessen erfolgreichen Abschluss das Stimm- und Wahlrecht auf allen Ebenen (Gemeinde, Kanton, Bund) erlangen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The condition is that certain groups in the population (such as families with children) are not disadvantaged as a result.
Bedingung ist, dass nicht bestimmte Gruppierungen in der Bevölkerung (etwa Familien mit Kindern) dadurch benachteiligt werden.
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
Income tax and property tax are already levied; an additional tax on top is completely superfluous.
Es werden bereits Einkommenssteuer und Vermögenssteuer erhoben, eine zusätzliche Steuer on top ist völlig überflüssig.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Such regulations can be circumvented without major problems. The self-image in the banking world must change in general, and the banks must assume responsibility for the system as a whole.
Solche Regulierungen können ohne grössere Probleme umgangen werden. Das Selbstverständnis in der Bankenwelt muss sich generell ändern, die Banken müssen Verantwortung übernehmen für das Gesamtsystem.
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
A prospering society and economy is dependent on functioning mobility in all areas: rail as well as road, public transport as well as private transport. The various forms of transport need to work together in an interlocking system.
Eine prosperierende Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft ist auf eine funktionierende Mobilität angewiesen, in allen Bereichen: Schiene ebenso wie Strasse, öV ebenso wie MIV. Es braucht ein Miteinander der verschiedenen Verkehrsformen, ein ineinandergreifendes System.
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
Bans do not solve problems. Especially in times of energy shortage, all forms of propulsion are needed.
Verbote lösen keine Probleme. Es braucht gerade in Zeiten von Energieknappheit alle Formen von Antrieben.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Provided that clear added value in energy production is demonstrated.
Sofern ein klarer Mehrwert bei der Energieproduktion nachgewiesen wird.
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
It is not foreseeable that the further increase in energy demand can be secured in the longer term without this form of production.
Es ist nicht absehbar, dass der weiter steigende Energiebedarf ohne diese Produktionsform längerfristig gesichert werden kann.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Provided that this is possible with reasonable effort throughout Switzerland and without stifling private life and the economy.
Sofern dies mit schweizweit vernünftigem Aufwand und ohne Abwürgen von Privatleben und Wirtschaft möglich ist.
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The voting age should be reached at the same time as coming of age, i.e. at 18. There are also various opportunities for young people to get involved and participate in public life before their 18th birthday. Good political education in elementary school is also crucial (as implemented in Aargau thanks to the initiative of the Jungfreisinnigen). Knowledge increases interest and thus also political participation.
Das Stimmrechtalter sollte gleichzeitig mit der Mündigkeit erreicht werden, also mit 18 Jahren. Es gibt auch vor dem 18. Geburtstag verschiedene Möglichkeiten für junge Leute, sich zu engagieren und am öffentlichen Leben teilzunehmen. Entscheidend ist zudem eine gute politische Bildung in der Volksschule (wie im Aargau dank der Initiative der Jungfreisinnigen umgesetzt). Wissen erhöht das Interesse und damit auch die politische Partizipation.
Introducing an optional financial referendum against federal spending
Should it be possible to hold a referendum on federal spending above a certain amount (optional financial referendum)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This is not necessary; the debt brake introduced by FDP Federal Councillor Kaspar Villiger ensures that the Federal Council and parliament must keep spending in check.
Dies ist nicht notwendig, die von FDP-Bundesrat Kaspar Villiger eingeführte Schuldenbremse sorgt dafür, dass Bundesrat und Parlament bei den Ausgaben Mass halten müssen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Stronger cooperation yes, accession to NATO no.
Stärkere Zusammenarbeit ja, Beitritt zur NATO nein.
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
Exceptions, e.g. at the national border, should be possible.
Ausnahmen, bspw. an der Landesgrenze sollen möglich sein.
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The bilateral approach should be continued and strengthened. EU accession, on the other hand, is out of the question.
Der bilaterale Weg soll weiter gegangen und gestärkt werden. Ein EU-Beitritt kommt hingegen nicht in Frage.
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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Comment
In terms of public safety, there is no absolute right to privacy. However, a surveillance state must be rejected with all vehemence.
Im Sinn der öffentlichen Sicherheit gibt es kein absolutes Recht auf Privatsphäre. Ein Überwachungsstaat ist jedoch mit aller Vehemenz abzulehnen.
Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Parent stays at home full time
What is your position the following statement: "It is best for a child, when one parent stays home full-time for childcare."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Childcare by parents, grandparents or other close relatives is ideal. However, it does not have to be provided by one parent full-time, but can be split so that both parents can also work.
Die Betreuung der Kinder durch Eltern, Grosseltern oder sonstige nahe Angehörige ist ideal. Sie muss aber nicht durch einen Elternteil in Vollzeit geleistet werden, sondern kann aufgeteilt werden, so dass beide Elternteile auch berufstätig sein können.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Intergenerational justice is central. Today, the younger generations finance the pensions of the older ones; this model cannot be considered in its current form - the younger ones foot the bill. A reform is urgently needed.
Generationengerechtigkeit ist zentral. Heute finanzieren die jüngeren Generationen die Renten der Älteren, dieses Modell kann in der heutigen Form nicht überlegen - die Jüngeren bezahlen die Zeche. Eine Reform ist dringend notwendig.
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