Simon Murith
Die Mitte | 18.05
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Le fait de toucher 150% d’AVS pour un couple marié, plutôt que 200%, est discriminatoire et est un héritage dépassé d’une époque où seule une des deux personnes du couple travaillait. Il faut mettre fin à cette inégalité.
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
Compte tenu de la pyramide des âges (augmentation des retraités + réduction des actifs), le 2ème pilier doit être assaini pour être pérennisé. Dans ce cadre, une faible baisse du taux de conversion constitue une mesure opportune. Elle doit cependant être prise dans un paquet qui inclut parallèlement l'augmentation des bas salaires (augmentation qui induirait également une augmentation des cotisations sociales et bénéficierait aussi au 2ème pilier).
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
Je suis plutôt en faveur d'un système qui égaliserait le congé du père avec celui de la mère. Un système de congé parental resterait à l'heure actuelle un système où le père risque de prendre moins de congé que la mère, avec pour conséquence que celle-ci reste de fait en dehors du circuit professionnel, comme aujourd'hui.
Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Plutôt qu'une obligation, on pourrait introduire des incitatifs, par exemple en ce qui concerne la prise en charge des maladies contractées en raison d'une non-vaccination volontaire.
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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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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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
Il faut également augmenter l'attrait de l'apprentissage et créer des filières dans les métiers de la transition (notamment, une filière dans les métiers du solaire, accessible par l'apprentissage).
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Compte tenu de très faible taux de natalité en Suisse, nous avons besoin d'une main-d'oeuvre étrangère dans tous les domaines et niveaux de formation.
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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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
L'euthanasie active directe consiste en une intervention médicale qui cause la mort d'une personne à sa demande. C'est un acte extrême, qui va à l'encontre du serment des médecins et de la déontologie médicale. De mon point de vue, l'euthanasie active directe doit restée interdite, du moment que le suicide assisté et l'euthanasie passive (abstention/retrait thérapeutique) sont autorisés, respectivement ne sont pas punis.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
N'étant pas personnellement concerné, je suis d'avis que les personnes restent libres et ne me sens pas habilité à fermer la porte à un troisième genre pour les personnes qui se sentent concernées.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
L'imposition individuelle pose des difficultés pratiques, notamment lorsque le couple à des enfants. Elle implique aussi une augmentation de la bureaucratie (doublement des déclarations à faire et analyser), ce d'autant si le changement se fait uniquement au niveau fédéral, l'imposition cantonale/communale restant sur la base d'une imposition commune. Je suis en faveur du calcul alternatif de l'impôt, qui réduit la discrimination fiscale des couples mariés, sans ces désavantages.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Un salaire minimum constitue une distorsion sur la marché du travail et pénalise, selon les études, les travailleur.euses les moins qualifié.e.s, l'argument du salaire n'étant plus relevant. Autrement dit, les personnes qui devraient être protégées se retrouvent avec un risque de chômage augmenté. Il faut plutôt une collaboration constructive entre les syndicats et le patronat, pour des conventions collectives propres et adaptées à chaque secteur.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Il faut tout de même pouvoir répondre aux objectifs de densification du milieu bâti (cf. nouvelle LAT de 2014), surtout dans les milieux urbains.
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 |
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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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Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Il faut cependant tenir compte des besoins de l'économie.
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
Le monde agricole est en mutation et les agriculteur.trice.s en sont les principaux acteurs. Il faut les accompagner, pour aller vers une agriculture productrice et responsable. Attention à ne pas être contre-productif et à créer une augmentation des prix des produits locaux, alors que les produits étrangers sont moins chers mais de moins bonne qualité. A l'échelle du consommateur, il devrait y avoir une sensibilisation et des incitations à acheter des produits locaux.
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
C'est un engagement déjà pris et il faut atteindre cet objectif d'ici 2030.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Plus que les risques pour la santé, la technologie 5G utilise beaucoup plus energivore. C'est à contre-courant avec la baisse de consommation demandée pour avoir un approvisionnement énergétique souverain et assuré et pour se passer des énergies fossiles (qui vont disparaître tôt ou tard s'agissant du pétrole).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Il faut surtout inciter les jeunes électeurs et électrices à aller voter dès qu'ils et elles en ont le droit!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Les relations Suisse-UE seraient alors définitivement mortes, avec des conséquences désastreuses pour notre économie, le tourisme (les européen.ne.s devront avoir un visa s'ils et elles veulent venir en Suisse), la collaboration scientifique et sécuritaire, et, plus globalement, la mobilité de la population, pour le travail, la formation ou les loisirs.
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
On perdrait un contrôle sur la qualité des produits agricoles disponibles et cela nuirait à l'agriculture locale.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Les relations Suisse-UE seraient alors définitivement mortes, avec des conséquences désastreuses pour notre économie, le tourisme (les européen.ne.s devront avoir un visa s'ils et elles veulent venir en Suisse), la collaboration scientifique et sécuritaire, et, plus globalement, la mobilité de la population, pour le travail, la formation ou les loisirs.
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
La neutralité n'est pas une notion juridiquement définie et et dont la définition évolue au fil du temps et du contexte. La neutralité ne peut en aucun cas justifier une absence de réaction face à la violation du droit international, de l'intégrité territoriale d'un Etat souverain ainsi que de la sécurité et la stabilité internationales. Ainsi considéré, le principe de neutralité reviendrait à nous rendre complices de celui qui applique la loi du plus fort et devrait être abandonné.
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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Comment
Une telle affirmation justifierait de donner une emprise totale à l'Etat sur notre vie privée et sur nos données, ce qui n'est pas admissible.
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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Comment
De mon point de vue, l'économie de libre marché est un modèle viable, à l'exception de certains domaines qui doivent rester régulés/publics (en particulier l'école et la santé). Une intervention peut être indiquée dans certains cas, afin de promouvoir des intérêts prépondérants (par ex. augmentation de la TVA pour financer l'AVS).
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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Comment
L'Etat doit intervenir de façon subsidiaire par rapport au système économique, par le biais de son système social.
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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Comment
C'est le choix des familles de s'organiser comme elles le veulent (et le peuvent). Il n'y a pas de jugement de valeur à avoir sur ce point, ni de décision politique.
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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Comment
La numérisation est une opportunité, mais elle a aussi des inconvénients: il faut former la population à son bon usage, lutter contre les abus (dépendance, fake news, ...), limiter la pollution numérique et l'énergie utilisée.
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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Comment
La politique carcérale doit être un mélange de punition et de réintégration, pour éviter les récidives. La punition est également un aspect important pour les victimes et la population, qui se sentent ainsi entendues et protégées.
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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Comment
Protection de l'environnement et croissance économique ne sont pas inconciliable. Je suis convaincu que l'environnement et le climat peuvent être protégés dans un modèle de croissance. Cependant, le système et la société doivent s'adapter pour mieux tenir compte de l'environnement et du climat. Il faut se préparer aujourd'hui à vivre dans un monde où nous aurons moins, ce qui n'implique pas d'être en décroissance.
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"?
| 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 |
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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"?
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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
Avant une prise en charge supplémentaire des couts de la santé, il faut prendre des mesures rapides et efficaces pour limiter l’augmentation des coûts (dossier électronique, mise sur le marché de plus de génériques, réglementations sur le prix des médicaments, …). Sinon, les coûts vont continuer de grimper et seront davantage financés via l'impôt par la classe moyenne, qui s’appauvrira.