Jeremy Borel
Junge Grünliberale | 14.01
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
Without compromising the quality of care, it goes without saying.
Sans péjorer la qualité des soins, cela va sans dire.
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
Flexibility is important.
La flexibilité est importante.
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
The conversion rate is too high. Young people ultimately suffer.
Le taux de conversion est trop élevé. Les jeunes en pâtissent in fine.
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
Parental leave is essential. Fathers are parents too! It's also proven to be good for the economy.
Un congé parental est essentiel. Les pères sont aussi des parents! Ce type de congé est, de plus, bénéfique à l’économie, comme prouvé.
Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
For public health. Consumers remain free to make their own purchases, while at the same time having an incentive to consume less of the sugar found in many industrial products.
Pour la santé publique. Les consommateurs restent libres de leurs achats tout en ayant un incitatif pour consommer moins du sucre présents dans maints produits industriels.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
According to art. 185 para. 3 of the Federal Constitution, the government has extraordinary powers in cases of emergency, provided certain conditions are met. This provision is particularly relevant in the case of serious crises such as Covid-19. To protect the population and its freedoms, we need to act accordingly in such situations. In any case, we live in a federal country, so the risk of abuse of this kind of power is virtually nil.
Selon l’art. 185 al.3 de la Constitution fédérale, le gouvernement dispose de pouvoirs extraordinaires en cas d’urgence, si tant est que certaines conditions soient remplies. Cette disposition est tout à fait pertinente dans la mesure où de graves crises, telle que celle du Covid-19, peuvent survenir. Pour protéger la population et ses libertés, il faut dans ces situations agir en conséquence. Nous vivons de toute façon dans un pays fédéral, le risque d’abus de ce genre de pouvoir est quasi nul.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The principle is sound and applicable in some cases, but in many cases it's a bad idea (students with particularly serious difficulties). We mustn't forget that education is a delicate task that requires the utmost comfort for all pupils.
Bon principe et applicable dans certains cas, cependant pour beaucoup de cas c’est une mauvaise idée (des élèves ayant des difficultés particulièrement conséquentes). Il ne faut pas oublier que l’éducation est une tâche délicate qui nécessite le plus grand confort pour tous les élèves.
Tighten the requirements for obtaining a high school diploma
Should the federal government raise the requirements for the gymnasiale matura?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Equal opportunities in education
Should the state be more committed to equal educational opportunities (e.g., through subsidized remedial courses for students from low-income families)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Very important. In some cantons (such as Geneva), the education system is in need of almost complete reform. Pupils are bearing the brunt. While waiting for the reforms - and even afterwards - help with repetition would be most welcome. Private tutoring can be very beneficial, thanks to individualized help.
Très important. Le système éducatif est dans certains cantons (comme Genève) à réformer dans sa quasi entièreté. En font les frais, les élèves. En attendant les réformes - et même après d’ailleurs - une aide pour les répétitoires serait la bienvenue. Les cours particuliers peuvent être très bénéfiques, grâce à l’aide individualisée.
Immigration & integration
Make naturalization requirements more flexible
Should the conditions for naturalization be relaxed (e.g., shorter residence period)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Increase the quota of third-country nationals for skilled workers
Should more qualified workers from non-EU/EFTA countries be allowed to work in Switzerland (increase third-country quota)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Asylum procedures outside Europe
Do you support efforts to house asylum seekers in centers outside Europe during the asylum procedure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Local politics is, as the title says, local! You don't need to have lived in Switzerland for 20 years to be part of a local community, and to have an interest in its quality of life.
La politique locale est, c’est dans le titre, locale! Pas besoin d’avoir vécu 20 ans en Suisse pour être inclu dans une communauté locale et en tout cas avoir un intérêt à la qualité de vie dans sa localité.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Authorize active euthanasia
Would you be in favour of doctors being allowed to administer direct active euthanasia in Switzerland?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Everyone is free to live, and everyone must be free to die.
Chacun est libre de sa vie, chacun doit être libre de sa mort.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I'd go even further: the abandonment of any mention of gender/sex in administrative acts.
j’irais plus loin même: l’abandon de la mention du genre/sexe dan les actes administratifs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Rather, a reallocation of expenditure.
Plutôt une réaffectation des dépenses.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce a national inheritance tax
Would you support the introduction of a national inheritance tax on all inheritances over one million Swiss francs? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthen financial equalization between the cantons
Should the differences between cantons with high and low financial capacity be further reduced through fiscal equalization?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Moderately. However, the money must be spent on forward-looking projects, such as the development of higher education in cantons where there is no satisfactory provision for young people. Switzerland is a tertiary-sector country, and investing in these areas will help secure our future.
Modérément. L’argent doit être cependant dépensé dans des projets d’avenir, tels le développement de la haute éducation dans les cantons n’étant pas pourvus d’une offre satisfaisante pour les jeunes. La Suisse est un pays de secteur tertiaire, investir dans les domaines correspondants nous servira à garantir notre futur.
Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ban new registrations of combustion engine vehicles from 2035
Should Switzerland ban the registration of new passenger cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
But not exclusively.
En priorité, pas exclusivement.
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
Other locations for energy production remain relevant. The roofs of buildings, for example, lend themselves wonderfully well to the installation of solar panels.
D’autres endroits pour la production d’énergie restent pertinents. Les toitures des bâtiments par exemple se prêtent merveilleusement bien à l’aménagement de panneaux solaires.
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
Not relevant. Other energy sources will be better and quicker to implement.
Pas pertinent. D’autres sources d’énergies seront mieux et plus rapidement mises en place.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
WARNING: a reform of the entire agricultural market is necessary, however, if the ecological transition is to be bearable. Innovation, access to innovation, transparency of large retailers' margins, ensuring fair practices in the agri-food trade - all this and much more is necessary for sustainable agriculture!
ATTENTION: une réforme de l’ensemble du marché agricole est cependant nécessaire afin que la transition écologique soit supportable. L’innovation, l’accès à l’innovation, la transparence des marges des grands distributeurs, assurer des pratiques loyales dans le commerce agroalimentaire, tout ceci et bien plus est nécessaire à une agriculture durable!
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
Not a priority, but yes, if farmers are not too badly affected.
Pas une priorité mais oui si les agriculteurs ne sont pas trop affectés dans leurs activités.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Circularizing the economy is essential and beneficial.
Circulariser l’économie est essentiel et bénéfique.
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
Not a spending priority. An army is expensive.
Pas une priorité en termes de dépenses. Une armée ça coûte cher.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Free movement of people, a precious freedom.
Libre circulation des personnes, une liberté précieuse.
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Beware, however, of ecological and health criteria, as in all new agri-food agreements.
Attention cependant aux critères écologiques et sanitaires comme dans tout nouvel accord agroalimentaire.
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A free market requires a framework to prevent abuse. A duopoly market like Coop-Migros contravenes the rules of the free market.
La liberté du marché est indissociable d’un cadre empêchant les abus. Un marché duopolique comme Coop-Migros contrevient aux règles du libre marché.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Ensuring dignity for all and equal opportunities (which de facto requires some expenditure and therefore taxes), but not a strictly redistributive aim.
Assurer la dignité à chacun et l’égalité des chances (ce qui de facto nécessite quelques dépenses et donc des impôts/taxes), mais pas avoir une visée strictement redistributive.
Parent stays at home full time
What is your position the following statement: "It is best for a child, when one parent stays home full-time for childcare."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
What a peremptory assumption.
Bien péremptoire comme assomption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Great opportunities, but also great responsibilities.
De grandes opportunités mais de grandes responsabilités à prendre.
Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Economic prosperity and free markets are compatible with environmental protection. They should not be pitted against each other. Insofar as it is the preservation of the environment that ensures long-term prosperity, I would say that I "rather agree" with the statement, even if it puts forward an opposition that has no basis in fact.
La prospérité économique et le libre marché sont compatibles avec la protection de l’environnement. Il ne faut pas les opposer. Dans la mesure où c’est plutôt la préservation de l’environnement qui permet d’assurer une prospérité à long terme, je réponds “plutôt d’accord“ avec l’affirmation, même si elle met en avant une opposition qui n’a pas lieu d’être.
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
Ideally: invest in research in this field (for a pesticide-free Switzerland) and help farmers acquire new technologies (again, for a pesticide-free Switzerland).
Idéalement: investir dans la recherche dans le domaine (pour une Suisse sans pesticides) et l’aide à l’acquisition de nouvelles technologies par les agriculteurs (à nouveau, pour une Suisse sans pesticides).
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
Above all, the retirement age needs to be made more flexible: everyone should be able to retire when they wish, provided they have paid in enough. The trend is that people will still need to retire later than 65 if the system is to be balanced. The important thing remains flexibility. Freedom of choice and a social system are not incompatible.
L’âge de la retraite doit surtout être flexibilisé: chacun doit pouvoir partir quand il le souhaite pourvu qu’il ait suffisamment côtisé. Tendanciellement, les gens auront tout de même besoin de partir à la retraite plus tard que 65 ans pour que le système soit équilibré. L’important reste la flexibilisation. Liberté de choix et système social ne sont pas incompatibles.
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