Simone Bauer
Grünliberale | 03.03
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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Comment
No advantage for weddings over other forms of married life!
Pas d'avantage pour les mariages par rapport à d'autres formes de vie en couple!
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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Comment
Perhaps we should introduce a law stating that certain foods are harmful to health if consumed excessively, but this should remain the responsibility of the consumer.
Peut-être plutôt introduire une loi de marquage que certains aliments sont nuisifs pour la santé en consommant excessivement, mais cela doit rester à la responsabilité du consommateur.
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
As experience in the educational field has shown, an integrative school results in greater tolerance on the part of future society and fewer prejudices against pupils with disabilities. However, depending on the child's level of difficulty, it may be necessary to reinforce the support provided by a specialist.
Comme le montre l'expérience dans le milieu éducatif, une école intégrative a pour effet de plus de tolérence de la futur société et moins de prégujés sur des élèves en situation de handicape. Pourtant, un renforcement d'une personne spécialisée qui accompagnera l'élève concerné est nécessaire en fonction de la difficulté de l'enfant pour sa scolarité seraine.
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
More like standardization (national harmonization).
Plutôt une uniformisation (harmonisation nationale).
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 |
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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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Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
For decriminalization
Pour la décriminalisation
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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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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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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Comment
As a Swiss living in France, I see the unemployment rates compared to Switzerland and I'm convinced that it's largely due to the SMIC. Many sectors are affected by low wages and the SMIC skews the economic stakes negatively.
En tant que Suissesse en France je vois les taux de chômage par rapport à la Suisse et je suis convainque que c'est d'une grande partie à cause du SMIC. Plusieurs secteurs sont touchés par un salaire pas très élévé et le SMIC fait biaiser les enjeux economiques négativement.
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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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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Comment
On the other hand, we also need to think about the clean recycling of lithium batteries (+iron monofluoride +disulfide) used in electric vehicles.
Par contre, il faudrait aussi réfléchir au recyclage propre des piles au lithium (+monofluorure +disulfure de fer) des véhicules éléctriques.
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
This produces eternal waste and a considerably higher risk in the event of an accident.
Ceci produit des déchets éternels et un risque considérablement élévé en cas d'accident.
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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Comment
I think this is a matter of urgency, while always favouring real crockery and cutlery, including metal straws, over cardboard, because this also leads to the exploitation of wood (cardboard manufacture). In the EU, consumers have already become accustomed to these materials, and are returning to storing food in glasses and beeswax covers.
Je trouve que c'est une urgence indispensable, tout en favorisant toujours la vraie vaisselle et le couvert y compris des pailles en métal au carton, parce que ceci entraîne également à l'exploitation du bois (fabrication de cartons) Dans l'UE les consommateurs se sont déjà habitué à ces matériaux et reviennent vers la conservation dans des verres et des couvertures en cire d'abeilles.
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 |
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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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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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Comment
Not necessary and too expensive!
Pas nécessaire et trop coûteux!
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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Comment
I believe that the re-export of Swiss weapons is primarily a matter of business, not necessarily of peace. I'm more in favor of more diplomatic discussions with decisive candidates at the stakes of conflicts, such as the aggression against Ukraine. Heads of state need to reach agreements rather than escalate armed violence.
Je considère que la ré-exportation des armes suisses a pour premier objectif le business et pas forcément la paix. Je suis plutôt favorable à plus des discussions diplomatiques avec des candidates décisifs aux enjeux de conflits, comme l'agression contre l'Ukraine. Des chefs d'état doivent trouver des accords au lieu de faire dégénérer la violence armée.
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
I understand the anonymity. However, for security in a strategic public space, this recognition could be useful to avoid an attack on someone, e.g. in a crowd at a cultural or political event, or at airports. (useful for criminal prosecution)
Je comprends l'anonyma. Pourtant, pour la sécurité dans un espace stratégique public cette reconnaissance pourrait être utile afin d'éviter une attaque contre quelqu'un, p.ex. dans la foule d'un évènement culturel ou politique ou bien aux aéroports. (utilité pour la poursuite pénale)
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 |
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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
This has been an injustice and an emergency for decades! (I worked in export for 10 years and took a course in Zug on import-export laws and free-trade agreements)
C'est une injustice et une urgence depuis des décénnies! (j'ai travaillé dans l'exportation pendant 10 ans et suivi une formation à Zug sur les lois d'import-export et les accords de libre-échange)
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."
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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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Comment
Free market yes, but "fair play": I'm for a social and green economy that also considers the disadvantaged in times of need. I'm in favor of the free movement of people and as few restrictions as possible, so as not to impede the economic stakes. But I'm also in favor of slowing down, with care, in favor of the quality of life of all living beings on the planet.
Libre marché oui, mais "fair play" : je suis pour une économie sociale et verte qui considère aussi les défavorisé en cas de besoin. Je suis pour la libre circulation de personnes et le moins de restrictions possibles, à ne pas empêcher les enjeux économiques. Mais aussi pour le ralentissement avec prudence en faveur de la qualité de vie de tous les êtres vivants sur la planète.
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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Comment
Yes, as far as possible. I know that not everyone is equal. The state is not responsible for all injustices in a society. I also appeal to the responsibility of each citizen. When there is a need and distress, that's when the state must intervene and finance, but it's not the welfare state for those who abuse it. The term "compensate" disturbs me in this formulation, rather reduce the differences.
Oui, dans la mesure du possible. Je sais qu'il n'existe pas l'égalité de tous. L'Etat n'est pas responsable pour toutes les injustices dans une société. Je fais aussi appel à la responsabilité de chaque citoyen. Quand il y a une nécessité et de la détresse, c'est là ou l'Etat doit intervenir et financer, mais ce n'est pas non plus l'Etat providence pour ceux qui en abusent. Le terme "compenser" me dérange dans cette formulation, plutôt réduire les différences.
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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Comment
It's not up to politics to judge family organization. It's a matter for individuals and the job market for each parent who has brought a child into the world. If a parent, often the mother, but it can just as easily be a father, feels the need to stay at home - especially in the early years of their child/children's life - that's their choice and their right, within the limits of their financial situation. Otherwise, nothing would be preferable; long live diversity!
Ce n'est pas à la politique de juger sur l'organisation familiale. C'est quelque chose qui relève des individus et du marché de travail pour chaque parent qui a mis au monde un enfant. Si un parent, souvent la mère, mais cela peut aussi bien être un père, ressent le besoin de rester à la maison - surtout les premières années de la vie de son enfant/ses enfants - c'est son choix et son droit dans la mesure de la situation financière. Sinon, il n'y a rien qui serait préférable; vive la diversité!
Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
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Comment
I think there are enormous opportunities for the economy, education, science, health, privacy and the world of work. However, I would appeal for caution, as too much machinery is also subject to the risks of isolation, anonymity, bureaucracy and addiction. Too many screens are not good for our well-being, our eyes and our living together. Just like everywhere else, we need to strike a balance with common sense, reflection and prevention.
Je pense qu'il y a tout comme des chances pour l'économie, l'éducation, la science, la santé, la vie privée, le monde du travail des énormes chances. Pourtant, je ferais appel à la prudence, car trop de machineries font aussi l'objet de risques d'isolation, de l'anonymat, de bureaucratie et d'addiction. Trop d'écrans ne sont pas bien pour notre bien-être, nos yeux et notre vivre ensemble. Il faut comme partout, un équilibre avec un juste milieu, du bon sens, de la réfléxion et de la prévention
Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
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Comment
I believe that the long-term, welfare-enhancing effect of a positive society is to reintegrate delinquents into society, step by step. This starts with educating children. Punishment without saying why will make the offender angry, and will not result in obedience, but in the repetition of a possibly more serious act. Punish by saying why, but intelligently and with psychological support. Alternatively, assign tasks that will be useful to society/the environment.
Je pense que l'effet pour la longue durée et le bien-être d'une société positive est plutôt réintégrer des délinquents dans la société, petit à petit. Cela commence par l'éducation des enfants. Punir sans dire pourquoi, va mettre l'accusé en colère et n'aura pas l'effet d'obéir, mais de répéter un acte eventuellement plus grave. Il faut punir en disant pourquoi, mais intelligemment et avec un accompagnement psychologique. Sinon, donner des tâches qui seront utiles pour la société/l'environnement
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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Comment
I agree that greater environmental protection has not yet been achieved on average in Switzerland and other industrialized countries. Economic growth can come with it if society gradually changes its environmentally damaging habits. The State should promote infrastructures (e.g. bicycle paths, subsidies for mountain bikes or electric bikes, no more plastic cups and cutlery, etc., organic products that are not too expensive...).
Je suis d'accord que la plus forte protection de l'environnement n'a pas encore été aprouvé dans la moyenne en Suisse comme dans d'autres pays industrialisés. La croissance économique peut venir avec si la société change petit à petit ses habitudes nuisibles à l'environnement. L'Etat devrait promouvoir les infrastructures (ex. pistes cyclables, des subventions pour un vélo du type mountain bike ou éléctrique, des gobelets+couverts plus en plastique etc., des produits bio pas trop chers...).
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
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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
Living in France as a Swiss woman from abroad, I see more than ever the need to adapt and make the retirement age more flexible, taking into account industry-specific conditions. For more physical work, it can be adapted, but to ensure financing, it is also necessary to increase the retirement age for women in line with their life expectancy.
Vivant en France en tant que Suissesse de l'étranger, je vois plus que jamais qu'il est nécessaire d'adapter et de flexibiliser l'âge de la retraite en tenant compte des conditions spécifiques aux branches. Pour un travail plus physique il peut être adapté, mais afin d'assurer le financement, il est aussi nécessaire d'augmenter l'âge de retraite des femmes en fonction de leur espérance de vie.
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