Jérôme Fontana
Grünliberale | 25.06
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
By "means", I mean "means of controlling and hunting down abuses in the system".
Par moyens, je comprend ici "moyens de contrôle et de chasse aux abus dans le système".
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
A married couple should not receive less than another couple simply because of their marital status. This is absurd.
Un couple marié ne doit pas recevoir moins qu'un autre couple seulement en raison du statut marital. C'est une absurdité.
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
No, the cost of living has already risen dramatically. The first to suffer are pensioners. Reducing their pension means putting their heads under even more water.
Non, le coût de la vie a déjà terriblement augmenté. Les premiers à en souffrir sont notamment les retraités. Diminuer leur rente c'est leur mettre encore plus la tête sous l'eau.
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
As the people of Geneva voted, YES to real parental leave (https://24semaines.ch/). The fertility rate in Switzerland is very low (1.39% in 2022). We need real incentives to counter this trend.
Comme cela a été voté par le peuple genevois, OUI à un véritable congé parental (https://24semaines.ch/). Le taux de fécondité en Suisse est très bas (1.39% en 2022) Il nous faut de réelles mesures incitatives pour contrer cette tendance.
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
Vaccination is both a health and a social advance. The COVID crisis showed us that there was no health catastrophe following mass vaccination of the population with a vaccine that is much more recent than those with which we have been vaccinating our children for decades.
La vaccination est un progrès sanitaire autant qu'une avancée sociale. La crise du COVID nous a démontré qu'il n'y a pas eu de catastrophe sanitaire suite à la vaccination massive de la population avec un vaccin bien plus récent que ceux avec lesquels nous vaccinons nos enfants depuis des décennies.
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
The proportion of overweight and obese children in Switzerland is around 20%. This figure has been stable for over 20 years. This figure is set to fall, and excess sugar plays a role in this health catastrophe that affects far more than just our children. The problem is not sugar itself, but the fact that it is present in almost everything we eat (as a preservative, flavor enhancer, etc.). Less sugar is better for the health of all Swiss people.
La part d'enfant souffrant de surpoids ou d'obésité en Suisse est d'à peu près 20%. Ce chiffre est stable depuis plus de 20 ans. Ce chiffre devrait diminuer et l'excès de sucre joue un rôle dans cette véritable catastrophe sanitaire qui touche bien au-delà de nos enfants. Le problème n'est le sucre en soit, mais le fait qu'il soit présent dans quasi tout ce qu'on mange (comme conservateur, exhausteur de goût, etc). Moins de sucre est meilleur pour la santé de tous les Suisses.
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
Let's get rid of the excesses of the healthcare system and insurance companies before we make policyholders pay (again).
Faisons la chasse aux excès du système de santé et des assurances avant de faire casquer (à nouveau) les assurés.
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 Confederation should introduce a regional approach to hospital planning. A measure between a vision for the whole of Switzerland (perhaps too big) and the current cantonal-centric vision (too small).
La Confédération devrait mettre en place une logique régionale de la planification hospitalière. Une mesure entre une vision de toute la Suisse (peut-être trop grande) et celle actuelle centrée sur les cantons (trop petite).
Education
Inclusive schooling
According to the Swiss integrated schooling concept, children with learning difficulties or disabilities should be taught in regular classes. Do you approve of this concept?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Tighten the requirements for obtaining a high school diploma
Should the federal government raise the requirements for the gymnasiale matura?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Switzerland's wealth lies in its people. We must do everything we can to strengthen them! Our future depends on it.
La richesse de la Suisse, ce sont nos bras et nos cerveaux. Nous devons mettre en oeuvre tous les moyens possibles pour renforcer ces derniers !!! Notre future en dépend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Married couples are clearly penalized at present. Individual taxation is a no-brainer.
Les couples mariés sont clairement pénalisés actuellement. L'imposition individuelle est une évidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Provided that real measures and investments are put in place to support the electrification of motorized transport in Switzerland. Unfortunately, this is not the case today.
Sous condition que de vraies mesures et de vrais investissements soient mis en place pour accompagner l'électrification du transport motorisé en Suisse. Aujourd'hui ce n'est malheureusement pas le cas.
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
Basing the success of policy measures on incentives alone is illusory. As is a policy of restrictions. It's not the carrot or the stick, but both, with the carrot first.
Baser le succès des mesures d'une politique sur l'incitation uniquement est illusoire. Comme est illusoire une politique de restrictions. Ce n'est pas la carotte ou le bâton mais les deux avec la carotte dans un premier temps.
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, when it comes to protecting the environment, but yes when it comes to the landscape. Our mountain landscapes are already artificialized by human action.
Non, quand il s'agit de protection de l'environnement mais oui s'il s'agit du paysage. Nos paysages de montagne sont déjà des paysages artificialisés par l'action humaine.
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
But if the answer were yes, which investor would take the risk? No one would. Not to mention the procedures that would take decades before the first stone was laid. Not to mention the fact that those who say yes are not necessarily in favor of the plant being built in their canton... In short, building a new nuclear power plant in Switzerland is an illusion.
Mais si la réponse était oui, quel investisseur prendrait le risque? Aucun. Sans parler des procédures qui prendraient des décennies avant que la première pierre soit posée. Sans compter que ceux qui disent oui ne sont pas forcément pour que la centrale se construise dans leur canton... Bref, construire une nouvelle centrale nucléaire en Suisse est illusoire.
Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We have a progressive income tax system. Why do we have progressive electricity costs?
Nous avons une progressivité de l'impôt sur le revenu. Pourquoi une progressivité de coûts de l'électricité?
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
Biodiversity is in crisis in Switzerland (as on the rest of the planet). Large predators are part of our ecosystem. They need more protection, not less.
La biodiversité est en crise en Suisse (comme sur le reste de notre planète). Les grands prédateurs font partie de notre écosystème. Il ne leur faut pas moins mais plus de protection.
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
A Switzerland that protects its biodiversity will be better equipped to face future environmental challenges. It will be more resilient, and therefore more prosperous. Protecting our biodiversity is good for our quality of life and our economy.
Une Suisse qui protège sa biodiversité pourra mieux affronter les défis environnementaux futurs. Elle sera plus résiliente donc prospère. Protéger notre biodiversité c'est favoriser notre qualité de vie et notre économie.
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Plastic is a scourge for both our environment and our personal health, and one that we need to curb as much as possible.
Le plastique est un fléau pour notre environnement comme pour notre santé personnel et qu'il nous faut juguler au maximum.
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
Consumer protection measures in Switzerland are far too weak. They need to be strengthened.
Les mesures de protection des consommateurs sont en Suisse bien trop faible. Il faut les renforcer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Let's develop skills before numbers.
Développons les compétences avant le nombre de nos soldats.
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Re-export of Swiss weapons
Should the Federal Council be allowed to authorize other states to re-export Swiss weapons in cases of a war of aggression in violation of international law (e.g., the attack on Ukraine)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Insofar as the State plays its regalian and supervisory role alongside.
Dans la mesure où l'Etat joue son rôle régalien et de contrôle à côté.
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 |
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Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This assertion/question is misleading, because it turns out that better environmental protection forces our companies to be more efficient, and therefore more competitive, in the long run. Not to mention the long-term gains from the introduction of technologies and production tools that must drastically respect the environment. Protecting the environment comes at a cost, but it's also an opportunity and a form of progress!
Cette assertion/question est trompeuse parce qu'il s'avère qu'une meilleure protection de l'environnement force nos entreprises à être plus efficientes donc plus compétitives au final. Sans parler des gains sur le long terme de la mise en place des technologies et des outils de production qui se doivent de respecter de manière drastique l'environnement. Protéger l'environnement à un coût qui s'avère être aussi une chance et un progrès!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Switzerland has no oil (or gas), so let's invest in our brains, i.e. in research.
En Suisse on a pas de pétrole (ni de gaz), alors investissons dans nos cerveaux, càd, dans la recherche.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More rail, fewer roads.
Plus de rail, moins de routes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Above all, increase cyber defence!
Augmenter dans la cyber-défense surtout!
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
The State (and the Cantons) should create more tax-free measures when it comes to money set aside for retirement. A simple example would be to increase the tax exemption ceiling for the 3rd pillar! Another example would be to tax-exempt the 2B, as in Fribourg and Geneva!
L'Etat (et le Cantons) devraient créer davantages de mesures de défiscalisation lorsqu'il s'agit d'argent mis de côté pour la retraite. Un exemple simple parmi d'autres, augmenter de plafond de défiscalisation du 3e pilier !!! Autre exemple, défiscaliser le 2B comme à Fribourg et Genève!
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