Raphaël Houriet
Junge Grünliberale | 14.03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Reduce LPP pensions
As part of the reform of the BVG (occupational pension plan), pensions are to be reduced (lowering the minimum conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%). Are you in favor of this measure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Yes, the Geneva Vert'liberals' plan to increase paternity leave to 8 weeks, with two removable weeks, was an electoral success. It should be promoted at federal level.
Oui. Le projet des Vert'libéraux genevois d'augmenter le congé paternité à 8 semaines avec deux semaines amovibles a été un succès électoral. Il faut le promouvoir au niveau fédéral.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
While it is essential to maintain a certain level of public housing, we need to do more to promote middle-class home ownership by offering other types of housing. In 2016, while Switzerland had less than 40% home ownership, Geneva had just 18%.
S'il est indispensable de maintenir un certain taux de logements d'utilité publique, il faut davantage promouvoir l'accès à la propriété à la classe moyenne en proposant d'autres typologies de logement. En 2016, alors que la Suisse comptait moins de 40% de propriétaires, Genève n'en avait que 18%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Quite yes, because I'm personally very committed to public health issues and physical and mental well-being. However, the main focus should be on an effective information policy.
Plutôt oui, car je suis personnellement très attaché aux questions de santé publique et au bien-être physique et mental. L'accent doit toutefois surtout être mis sur une politique informative efficace.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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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Comment
I think it's a good idea to maintain the principle of subsidiarity when it comes to hospital provision.
Le maintien du principe de subsidiarité dans le domaine de l'offre hospitalière me paraît pertinent.
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
Disability is an ill-defined concept. When children considered disabled are able to follow the curriculum of ordinary classes, I'm in favor of integrating them. If their disability genuinely prevents them from following the curriculum, they should be given special attention in specialized classes.
Le handicap est une notion mal définie. Lorsque des enfants considérés comme handicapés sont en mesure de suivre le programme des classes ordinaires, je suis favorable à ce qu'ils les intègrent. Si leur handicap les empêche véritablement de suivre les programmes, ils devraient faire l'objet d'un suivi particulier dans des classes spécialisées.
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
In my opinion, the generalist approach of the maturité gymnasiale should be accompanied by requirements that are not too high, as they could lead to failure, with students who are excellent in a particular field and who could go on to excel at university.
L'approche généraliste de la maturité gymnasiale doit selon moi être accompagnée d'exigences pas trop élevées, car elles pourraient mener à l'échec, des étudiants qui sont excellents dans un domaine en particulier et qui pourraient s'illustrer à l'Université.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I'm open to reducing the timeframe, to 8 years for example, but not the conditions, as I believe that proper integration is essential.
Je suis ouvert à une réduction du délai, par exemple à 8 ans, mais pas des conditions, car une bonne intégration est selon moi indispensable.
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
Yes, when necessary, for example if there is a shortage of skilled workers, which is currently the case in many areas of Switzerland. Priority should be given to people educated at Swiss universities, as they have already begun their integration and it is counterproductive to train qualified personnel at our universities, who would then go and work abroad.
Plutôt oui lorsque cela s'avère être nécessaire, par exemple s'il y a une pénurie de main-d'oeuvre qualifiée, ce qui est actuellement le cas en Suisse dans de nombreux domaines. Il faut prioriser les personnes ayant suivi une formation dans les universités suisses, car elles ont déjà débuté leur intégration et il est contre-productif de former du personnel qualifié dans nos hautes écoles, qui irait ensuite travailler à l'étranger.
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
Rather yes, even if reluctantly. The current repressive policy is dysfunctional.
Plutôt oui, même si c'est à contrecoeur. La politique répressive actuelle est dysfonctionnelle.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I'm rather in favor of the principle of a tax on inheritances, which by definition are not the result of individual efforts. However, I am opposed to the introduction of an additional tax. It should be introduced in return for a reduction in wealth tax.
Je suis plutôt favorable au principe d'un impôt sur les successions, qui ne sont par définition pas le fruit d'efforts individuels. Je suis toutefois opposé à l'introduction d'un impôt additionnel. Celle-ci devrait s'effectuer en contrepartie d'une baisse de l'impôt sur la fortune.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I was in favor of the introduction of a minimum wage in Geneva, even if exceptions need to be made, in particular for work experience schemes, to avoid their disappearance. However, this measure must be left to the cantons.
J'étais favorable à l'introduction du salaire minimum à Genève, même s'il convient de prévoir des exceptions, notamment pour les stages de réinsertion, afin d'éviter leur disparition. Cette mesure doit toutefois être du ressort des cantons.
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
Quite yes, but the government needs to introduce incentives to make green energies more competitive and attractive.
Plutôt oui, mais l'Etat doit mettre en place des mesures incitatives, afin que de rendre les énergies vertes plus compétitives et attractives.
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
Quite yes, but we need to make sure that the necessary investments have been made, so that the number of rechargeable charging stations is sufficient, especially in more isolated regions.
Plutôt oui, mais il faut s'assurer que les investissements nécessaires aient été effectués, afin que le nombre de bornes rechargeables soit suffisant, notamment dans les régions plus isolées.
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
Incentives and target agreements should not be relied upon exclusively, as prohibitions are sometimes unavoidable. However, incentives should be used as often as possible.
Il ne faut pas miser exclusivement sur des incitations et des conventions d'objectifs, car il arrive que les interdictions soient inévitables. Il convient toutefois de recourir aux incitations le plus souvent possible.
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
On the whole, mitigating global warming, combating the production of greenhouse gases and therefore the energy transition must be priority objectives. However, a case-by-case approach must be adopted. If a renewable energy plant were to cause considerable damage to local biodiversity, it would have to be reconsidered. We need to adopt a pragmatic approach.
Dans l'ensemble, l'atténuation du réchauffement climatique, la lutte contre la production de gaz à effet de serre et donc la transition énergétique doivent être les objectifs prioritaires. Toutefois, il convient de suivre une logique de cas par cas. Si une installation d'énergies renouvelables devait entraîner des dégâts considérables sur la biodiversité locale, il faudrait reconsidérer sa réalisation. Il faut adopter une approche pragmatique.
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
Quite the contrary, until new technologies make it possible to limit the risks and costs currently associated with this form of energy. It should be remembered that a new power plant will not solve the short-term energy crisis. However, existing plants should not be dismantled, at least not yet.
Plutôt non, tant que de nouvelles technologies ne permettent pas de limiter les risques et coûts actuellement associés à cette forme d'énergie. Il faut rappeler qu'une nouvelle centrale ne répondra pas à la crise énergétique de court terme. Il ne faut toutefois pas démonter le parc existant, du moins pas encore.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
In my opinion, the Swiss army needs to be improved qualitatively rather than quantitatively.
L'armée suisse doit selon moi davantage être améliorée sur le plan qualitatif que quantitatif.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I'm in favor of renegotiating an institutional agreement 2.0.
Je suis favorable à la renégociation d'un accord institutionnel 2.0.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Current expenditure is to be maintained, but subject to a number of conditions, including environmental benefits.
Les dépenses actuelles doivent être maintenues, mais soumises à un certain nombre de conditions, notamment à des prestations environnementales.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Rail transport will play a vital role in the fight against climate change, and it is therefore essential to increase its frequency and accessibility.
Le transport ferroviaire va avoir un rôle indispensable dans la lutte contre le dérèglement climatique et il est par conséquent indispensable d'en augmenter la fréquence et l'accessibilité.
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
Yes, but with a number of criteria taken into account, particularly in terms of hardship.
Oui, mais avec la prise en compte de certains compte de plusieurs critères, notamment de la pénibilité.
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