Michael Teixeira Queiros
Junge Grünliberale | 14.05
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
The cantons and the Confederation must play a greater role in reducing health insurance premiums, and work together to better control overall healthcare costs.
Les cantons et la Confédération doivent davantage participer aux réductions des primes d'assurance-maladie et travailler ensemble pour un meilleur contrôle des coûts globaux de la santé.
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
Removing the ceiling reinforces the advantage of marriage over other lifestyle models.
La suppression du plafonnement renforce l'avantage du mariage par rapport à d'autres modèles de vie.
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
For decades, the excessively high conversion rate has led to an opaque redistribution in the second pillar. Young people and people with small pension assets, particularly women, are paying the price.
Le taux de conversion trop élevé provoque depuis des décennies une redistribution opaque dans le deuxième pilier. Ce sont les jeunes et les personnes disposant d'un petit patrimoine de prévoyance, en particulier les femmes, qui en paient le prix.
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
It makes more sense to opt for the parental leave variant, with the same duration for both parents, provided both are working.
Il est davantage pertinent d'opter pour la variante du congé parental de même durée pour les deux parents, à condition que les deux travaillent.
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
The construction of social housing is an important instrument of social policy. However, it is more of a communal and cantonal prerogative.
La construction de logements sociaux est un instrument important de la politique sociale. Toutefois, il s'agit plutôt d'une prérogative communale et cantonale.
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
In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen that the Confederation, cantons and service providers have a decisive role to play in building confidence among the population and in logistics. In this way, a higher vaccination rate can be achieved through prevention and persuasion.
Dans le contexte de la pandémie de Covid-19, nous avons vu que la Confédération, les cantons et les prestataires de services ont un rôle décisif à jouer dans l'instauration d’un climat de confiance au sein de la population et dans la logistique. En ce sens, il sera possible d'obtenir un meilleur taux de vaccination par un travail de prévention et de persuasion.
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 cost of the tax will be passed on to the consumer, and is not aimed at agri-food groups, who are responsible for the composition of the products they put on the market.
Le coût de la taxe sera reporté sur le consommateur et ne vise pas les groupes agroalimentaires qui sont responsables de la composition des produits qu'ils mettent sur le marché.
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
The increase in the minimum deductible must be accompanied by a series of targeted measures to reduce premiums for the lowest incomes.
L'augmentation de la franchise minimale doit être accompagnée par une série de mesures ciblées qui tendent à réduire les primes des revenus les plus modestes.
Limit the powers of the Federal Council in the event of a pandemic
Should the Federal Council's ability to restrict private and economic life in the event of a pandemic be more limited?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The Covid-19 experience shows that, in the event of a crisis, the Confederation and the cantons must be able to resort to temporary measures quickly, but that politics must be able to play a corrective role. It makes no sense to proactively limit room for maneuver
L'expérience de la Covid-19 montre qu'en cas de crise, la Confédération et les cantons doivent pouvoir recourir rapidement à des mesures temporaires, mais que la politique doit pouvoir jouer un rôle correctif. Il n'est pas judicieux de limiter de manière proactive la marge de manœuvre
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 public expects the Federal Council to take effective measures to keep healthcare costs affordable. The definition of hospital provision is more a matter for the cantons.
La population attend du Conseil fédéral qu'il prenne des mesures efficaces pour que les coûts de la santé restent abordables. La définition de l'offre hospitalière est davantage du ressort des cantons.
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
Integrative schools must focus on children's individual needs. This must be accompanied by a strengthening of the quality of the school system and the skills of teachers.
L'école intégrative doit être axée sur les besoins individuels des enfants. Cela doit s'accompagner d'un renforcement de la qualité du système scolaire et des compétences des enseignant·e·s.
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
A standardization of requirements is more desirable than an increase in requirements, which have already proved their worth.
Une uniformisation des exigences est davantage souhaitable qu'une augmentation des exigences qui font d'ailleurs leur preuve.
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
We need to nurture the talents and potential of all children, so that every one of them has the opportunity to lead an independent life. That's why we need to develop targeted support for pupils from socially disadvantaged families, for example in the context of early childhood support.
Nous devons encourager les talents et les potentiels de tous les enfants, afin que chacun d'entre eux ait la possibilité de mener une vie autonome. C'est pourquoi il est nécessaire de développer de manière ciblée l'aide aux élèves issus de familles socialement défavorisées, par exemple dans le cadre de l'aide à la petite enfance.
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
It makes no sense to reduce the minimum period of residence required for ordinary naturalization just a few years after the much-debated total revision of the Naturalization Act.
Il n'est pas judicieux de réduire la durée de séjour minimale requise pour la naturalisation ordinaire quelques années seulement après la révision totale et ardemment débattue de la Loi sur la naturalisation.
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
Third-country nationals graduating from a Swiss university or college must be able to make professional use of the expertise they have acquired in Switzerland, and make it available to society and the economy. Quotas must also be tailored to the specific needs of the various economic sectors.
Les personnes originaires de pays tiers qui obtiennent un diplôme d'une haute école ou d'une école supérieure en Suisse doivent pouvoir utiliser professionnellement l'expertise qu'elles ont acquise sur le territoire helvétique afin de la mettre à disposition de la société et de l'économie. En outre, les contingents doivent être aménagés en fonction des besoins spécifiques des divers secteurs économiques.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Asylum procedures must take place in administrative centers located at least within Europe, to ensure efficient, neutral and humane processing of asylum applications.
Les procédures d'asile doivent se dérouler dans des centres administratifs situés a minima dans le territoire de l'Europe pour s'assurer un traitement efficace, neutre et humain de la demande d'asile.
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
The aim is to discuss the issue in the cantons and communes, with a view to bringing it to the national level in the near future.
Il s'agit d'en débattre dans les cantons et les communes afin de mener le sujet au National dans un futur proche.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
As repression has proved ineffective in dealing with drug addicts and drug trafficking, it would be better to legalize soft drugs such as cannabis, and tax them in the same way as tobacco and alcohol, without neglecting the protection of minors and prevention.
La répression ne s’avérant pas efficace face aux toxicomanes et au trafic de stupéfiants, il vaudrait mieux légaliser les drogues douces comme le cannabis, et les imposer fiscalement, comme le sont aujourd’hui le tabac et l’alcool, sans négliger la protection des mineurs et la prévention.
Authorize active euthanasia
Would you be in favour of doctors being allowed to administer direct active euthanasia in Switzerland?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It is important to live in a pluralistic society that emphasizes freedom and individual responsibility. This freedom can only be restricted if it threatens the freedom or integrity of others.
Il est important de vivre dans une société pluraliste qui met l’accent sur la liberté et les responsabilités individuelles. Cette liberté ne peut être restreinte que si elle menace la liberté ou l’intégrité d’un·e tiers·ce.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It would also be a good idea to drop any reference to gender.
L'abandon de la mention du genre est également souhaitable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
No matrimonial model (and therefore no lifestyle choice) should be discriminated against.
Aucun modèle de matrimonial (et donc de choix de vie) ne doit subir de discrimination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Given the structural deficit, tax cuts are not appropriate in the current financial situation. However, there is an urgent need to support tax reforms such as individual taxation.
Compte tenu du déficit structurel, les baisses d'impôts ne sont pas appropriées dans la situation financière actuelle. Toutefois, il est urgent de soutenir des réformes fiscales comme l'imposition individuelle.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Individual taxation can create the optimum conditions for both spouses to be gainfully employed, increase women's participation in the workforce and thus contribute to Switzerland's prosperity. All this without creating undesirable additional burdens for families with unequal incomes.
L'imposition individuelle peut créer les conditions optimales pour qu’une activité lucrative soit exercée par les deux conjoint-e-s, augmenter la participation des femmes au marché du travail et contribuer ainsi à la prospérité de la Suisse. Tout cela sans entraîner de charges supplémentaires indésirables pour les familles dont les revenus sont inégaux.
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
This question depends very much on the layout (for example, will other taxes be reduced/adapted or not in return, will SMEs be taken into account, etc.).
Cette question dépend beaucoup de l'aménagement (par exemple, d'autres impôts seront-ils réduits/adaptés ou non en contrepartie, tiendra-t-on compte des PME, etc.).
Strengthen financial equalization between the cantons
Should the differences between cantons with high and low financial capacity be further reduced through fiscal equalization?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The current distribution of revenues is fair. It does not require adjustment.
La répartition actuelle des recettes est équitable. Elle ne nécessiste pas d'ajustement.
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
The introduction of a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000 would not take into account the differentiated realities of each canton and economic sector. Measures to protect wages and support low-income earners (family allowances, premium reductions, etc.) must also be pursued.
L'introduction d'un salaire minimum national de 4000 CHF ne prendrait pas en compte les réalités différenciées de chaque canton et de chaque branche économique. Par ailleurs, il convient aussi de poursuivre les mesures pour protéger les salaires et soutenir les personnes à bas revenus (allocations familiales, réductions de primes, etc.).
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
The example of Crédit Suisse has shown that it is vital to strengthen the powers of the supervisory authorities and adapt the laws to avoid a repeat of such a crisis in the future.
L'exemple du Crédit Suisse a démontré qu'il est grandement nécessaire de renforcer le pouvoir des autorités de surveillance et d'adapter les lois pour éviter la répétition d'une telle crise à l’avenir.
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
Total market opening is not advisable because of the risk of political slippage and regulation that would undermine efforts to achieve energy transition.
L'ouverture totale du marché n'est pas opportune en raison du risque de dérapage politique et d'une régulation qui fragiliserait les efforts pour la transition énergétique.
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Building standards must take local conditions into account. Requirements should be reviewed and adapted where necessary, without jeopardizing the quality of life of local residents.
Les normes de construction doivent tenir compte des conditions locales. Les prescriptions devraient être examinées et adaptées si nécessaire, sans toutefois mettre en danger la qualité de vie des habitants.
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
As a minimum, companies (with 50 or more employees) should be required to recognize equal pay within their organization, to standardize instruments and to communicate them internally to their employees. Compliance with this requirement is a sine qua non when awarding public contracts. Last but not least, the public sector must assume its role as a role model, measuring equal pay on a regular basis and taking action where necessary.
Il faut que les entreprises (à partir de 50 collaborateurs) soient tenues au minimum de reconnaître l'égalité salariale dans leur entreprise, des instruments standardisés et de les communiquer en interne à leurs collaborateurs. Le respect de l'égalité salariale des entreprises est une condition sine qua non lors de l'attribution de marchés publics. Enfin, l'administration publique doit assumer son rôle de modèle : elle mesure régulièrement l'égalité salariale et prend des mesures si nécessaire.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Widening stretches of freeway will create a draught that will increase car traffic. And yet, if we are to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the proportion of cars on our roads must be reduced.
L'élargissement des tronçons d'autoroute créera un appel d'air qui augmentera le trafic automobile. Or, sa part doit tendre vers une diminution si nous voulons atteindre la neutralité carbone d'ici à 2050.
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
We need to align ourselves with European standards, which call for a ban on the registration of combustion engine cars from 2035. This is a crucial step towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Nous devons nous aligner sur les normes européennes qui prévoient l'interdiction d'immatriculer des voitures de moteur à combustion à partir de 2035. Il s'agit d'une étape cruciale pour atteindre la neutralité carbone d'ici à 2050.
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
What's really needed is a mix that enables everyone to change their lifestyle in a sustainable way. It therefore makes sense to use incentives first, followed by prescriptions and bans where necessary.
En réalité, il faut un mixte qui permette à tout un chacun de changer durablement son mode de vie. Par conséquent, il est judicieux de recourir en premier lieu à des incitations, puis à des prescriptions et des interdictions si nécessaire.
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
The protection of water, biodiversity, landscape or heritage can take precedence over the development of renewable energies, if the intervention causes non-reversible and disproportionate damage and the benefit of additional electricity production is very low, whereas the benefit of protection is very high.
La protection des eaux, de la biodiversité, du paysage ou du patrimoine peut primer sur le développement des énergies renouvelables, si l'intervention cause un dommage non réversible et disproportionné et l'utilité de la production d'électricité supplémentaire est très faible alors que l'utilité de la protection est très élevée.
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
There is no other way but to transform our energy supply towards renewable energies without nuclear power.
Il n'y a pas d'autre voie que celle d'une transformation conséquente de notre approvisionnement en énergie vers des énergies renouvelables qui se passent du nucléaire.
Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Rural (and outlying) regions must not be neglected by the state. For example, alternatives must be found to the closure of post offices.
Les régions rurales (et périphériques) ne doivent pas être délaissées par l'État. Par exemple, il faut trouver des alternatives à la fermeture des bureaux de poste.
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
It all depends on the type of electricity consumed and the social accounting guarantees offered by such a solution.
Tout dépend du type d'électricité consommé et des garanties de comptabilité sociale offertes par une telle solution.
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
These are not relaxations, but a real plus for biodiversity and animal protection.
Ce ne sont pas des assouplissements, mais un véritable plus pour la biodiversité et la protection des animaux qui est nécessaire.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In order to improve the quality and increase the quantity of compensation areas, other instruments need to be created to achieve the Environmental Objectives for Agriculture, e.g. incentive taxes on imports of fodder, pesticides and antibiotics.
Pour améliorer la qualité des surfaces de compensation et d’en augmenter la quantité, il faut créer d’autres instruments afin de réaliser les Objectifs environnementaux pour l’agriculture, par ex. par des taxes d’incitation sur les importations de fourrage, de pesticides et d’antibiotiques ou autres.
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Better standards of animal husbandry and care are needed. Among other things, this means ensuring that animals are regularly taken out into the open air, that herds are kept to a maximum size, that slaughtering limits their suffering, and that imports of animals and animal products must be declared.
Il faut de meilleures normes concernant la détention des animaux et des soins qui leur sont prodigués. Cela signifie entre autres qu'il faut garantir des sorties régulières des animaux en plein air, une taille maximale des troupeaux, un abattage qui limite leurs souffrances ainsi qu'une obligation de déclaration pour l'importation d'animaux et de produits d’origine animale.
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
This objective is even promoted by the UN.
Cet objectif est même promu par l'ONU.
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
If reuse systems and sector-specific solutions don't bear fruit, we'll have to discuss bans or deposit fees. In Switzerland, 14,000 tonnes of plastic are still dumped into the environment every year.
Si les systèmes de réutilisation et les solutions sectorielles ne portent pas leurs fruits, nous devrons discuter d'interdictions ou de taxes de dépôt. En Suisse, 14'000 tonnes de plastique sont encore déversées chaque année dans l'environnement.
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
In this sense, I fully support the parliamentary initiative to "Develop the circular economy in Switzerland".
En ce sens, je soutiens pleinement l'initiative parlementaire pour "Développer l'économie circulaire en Suisse".
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The fifth generation of mobile networks is the logical next step in the development of this technology. Like each of the previous generations, from 2G to 4G, 5G brings major advances in the efficiency of mobile communications. Radiation exposure and energy consumption - particularly for mobile phones - can be reduced in most cases.
La cinquième génération de réseau mobile est la suite logique du développement de cette technologie. Comme chacune des générations précédentes, de la 2G à la 4G, la 5G apporte des avancées majeures dans l'efficacité des communications mobiles. L'exposition aux radiations et la consommation d'énergie, en particulier celle des natels – peuvent être, dans la plupart des cas, réduites.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Legislative reforms are needed to ensure the rapid development of digital infrastructure, which is the only way to lay the foundations for the efficient use of resources in transport, energy supply and agriculture. A distinction needs to be made between (public) infrastructure and (private) operation. Switzerland has a lot of catching up to do in this respect, especially in rural areas.
Des réformes législatives sont nécessaires au développement rapide de l'infrastructure numérique, seule à même de poser les bases d’une utilisation efficace des ressources dans les domaines du transport, de l'approvisionnement en énergie et de l'agriculture. Il convient de faire une distinction entre l'infrastructure (publique) et l'exploitation (privée). La Suisse a beaucoup de retard à rattraper en la matière, surtout dans les zones rurales.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In the event of market failure, cartel law must be applied systematically. On the other hand, reserve regulation that could have negative effects (e.g. by hampering innovation) should be avoided.
En cas de défaillance du marché, une application systématique de la loi sur les cartels doit être appliquées. En revanche, une réglementation de réserve qui pourrait avoir des effets négatifs (par exemple, en entravant l'innovation) est à éviter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Media diversity, quality journalism and regional media are essential for a direct, federal and multilingual democracy like Switzerland. When it comes to media support, innovations are certainly needed, but not such drastic cuts.
La diversité des médias, le journalisme de qualité et les médias régionaux sont essentiels pour une démocratie directe, fédérale et plurilingue comme la Suisse. En matière de soutien aux médias, il faut incontestablement des innovations, mais pas des réductions aussi drastiques.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Young people need to be able to influence decisions affecting their future at an early age (e.g. pension provision, environmental, climate and energy policy). At the same time, civic education courses and the federal campaign to raise awareness of citizens' rights should be further promoted.
Les jeunes doivent pouvoir influencer très tôt les décisions qui concernent leur avenir (p. ex. prévoyance vieillesse, politique environnementale, climatique et énergétique). Parallèlement, il convient de promouvoir davantage les cours d'éducation citoyenne et la campagne fédérale de sensibilisation aux droits citoyens.
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
The financial referendum strengthens direct democracy and increases citizen participation in political decision-making. However, certain criteria, such as a minimum amount or duration of expenditure, must be met for federal spending to be subject to such a referendum.
Le référendum financier renforce la démocratie directe et accroît la participation du citoyen dans les décisions politiques. Toutefois, certains critères, tels qu'un montant ou une durée minimale de la dépense, doivent toutefois être remplis pour que les dépenses de la Confédération puissent faire l'objet d'un tel référendum.
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
Switzerland's defensive army is certainly necessary. However, this militia army must above all be organized in a cost-effective and logistically efficient way.
L'armée défensive de la Suisse est assurément nécessaire. Toutefois, cette armée de milice avant tout se doit d'être organisée de façon efficace quant aux coûts et à la logistique.
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
Switzerland must continue not to join any military alliance. However, in order to guarantee the country's global defense capability in the event of an attack in the current context, Switzerland must participate in the European security architecture by strengthening its cooperation with the EU and NATO.
La Suisse doit continuer à ne pas s'affilier à une alliance militaire. Toutefois, afin de pouvoir garantir une capacité de défense globale du pays en cas d'attaque dans le contexte actuel, la Suisse doit participer à l'architecture de sécurité européenne en renforçant sa coopération avec l'UE et l'OTAN.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Under specific conditions, Switzerland must allow the re-export of weapons to democratic states that are victims of attacks in violation of international law.
Sous des conditions bien précises, la Suisse doit permettre la réexportation du matériel d'armement vers des États démocratiques qui sont victimes d’attaques en violation du droit international.
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
Trust must be placed in people who respect our laws, and privacy must be guaranteed.
La confiance doit être accordée aux personnes qui respectent nos lois et la vie privée doit être garantie.
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This would be a considerable step backwards, and would have a negative impact on Switzerland as a whole.
Il s'agirait d'un retour considérable en arrière qui impactera négativement la Suisse dans sa globalité.
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
It is important to continue working with our most important economic partner.
Il est important de continuer la collaboration avec notre premier partenaire économique.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Only if the agreement includes social and environmental guarantees, and imported products comply with European standards.
Uniquement si l'accord comprend des garanties sociales et environnementales, et que les produits importés respectent les normes européennes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It goes without saying that, in a modern, liberal economic system, Swiss companies operating abroad must respect fundamental principles of international law such as democracy, human rights and environmental protection.
Il est évident que, dans un système économique libéral et moderne, les entreprises suisses actives à l'étranger doivent respecter les principes fondamentaux de droit international tels que la démocratie, les droits de l'homme et la protection de l'environnement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This decision would mean the end of the bilateral agreements with the EU.
Cette décision serait la fin pure et simple des accords bilatéraux avec l'UE.
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Neutrality is not an end in itself. It must always be seen as an instrument of foreign and security policy. If neutrality can no longer guarantee Switzerland's security to a sufficient extent, and can no longer contribute to Switzerland's foreign policy objectives, it must be called into question, or at least adapted.
La neutralité n'est pas une fin en soi. Elle doit toujours être considérée comme un instrument de la politique étrangère et de la politique de sécurité. Si la neutralité ne peut plus garantir la sécurité de la Suisse dans une mesure suffisante et ne peut plus contribuer aux objectifs de la politique étrangère de la Suisse, elle doit être remise en question ou du moins adaptée
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".
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Parent stays at home full time
What is your position the following statement: "It is best for a child, when one parent stays home full-time for childcare."
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Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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
The retirement age needs to be adapted and made more flexible to the individual situation of each worker, taking into account industry-specific conditions.
Il est nécessaire d'adapter et de flexibiliser l'âge de la retraite en fonction de la situation individuelle de chaque travailleur et en tenant compte des conditions spécifiques aux branches.
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