Giulio Spano
Jungsozialist*innen | 18.04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Reduce LPP pensions
As part of the reform of the BVG (occupational pension plan), pensions are to be reduced (lowering the minimum conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%). Are you in favor of this measure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Extend parental leave
Should paid parental leave be increased beyond today's 14 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
According to the recommendations of science, vaccines should be available to all population groups. I am rather critical of consequences such as fines in the case of mandatory vaccination. However, the highest priority is to protect vulnerable people in our society.
Gemäss den Empfehlungen der Wissenschaft sollen Impfstoffe allen Bevölkerungsgruppen zur Verfügung stehen. Konsequenzen wie z.B. Bussen im Falle einer Impfpflicht stehe ich eher Kritisch gegenüber. Jedoch ist es die höchste Priorität vulnerable Personen in unserer Gesellschaft zu schützen.
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
Introducing such a tax would disproportionately hit low-income people the hardest. The reduction of sugar content in food can and should be promoted through other measures.
Eine Einführung einer solchen Steuer würde die Personen mit niedrigem Einkommen unverhältnismässig am stärksten treffen. Die Reduktion des Zuckergehalts in Lebensmitteln kann und soll über andere Massnahmen gefördert werden.
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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Comment
In the event of a pandemic, it is important to act quickly. However, the measures that severely restrict people's private lives should be pronounced with restraint and proportionality.
Im Falle einer Pandemie ist es wichtig, dass schnell gehandelt wird. Die Massnahmen welche die Einschränkungen des Privatleben der Menschen stark einschränkt, sollen aber mit Zurückhaltung und Verhältnismässigkeit ausgesprochen werden.
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 |
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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 |
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Equal opportunities in education
Should the state be more committed to equal educational opportunities (e.g., through subsidized remedial courses for students from low-income families)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Immigration & integration
Make naturalization requirements more flexible
Should the conditions for naturalization be relaxed (e.g., shorter residence period)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Increase the quota of third-country nationals for skilled workers
Should more qualified workers from non-EU/EFTA countries be allowed to work in Switzerland (increase third-country quota)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Asylum procedures outside Europe
Do you support efforts to house asylum seekers in centers outside Europe during the asylum procedure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Voting rights for foreigners
Should foreign nationals who have lived in Switzerland for at least ten years be granted the right to vote and stand for election at the municipal level?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
Already earlier! People work here, pay taxes here and are a part of our society here. To have a say in life here is unjust and undemocratic.
Bereits früher! Die Menschen arbeiten hier, bezahlen hier Steuern und sind hier ein Teil unserer Gesellschaft. Das Leben hier mitzubestimmen ist ungerecht und undemokratisch.
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 |
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Comment
In this area, too, people should be allowed to make their own decisions. However, no one may be forced to do so. (e.g. through excessive treatment costs for illnesses).
Auch in dieser Thematik soll der Mensch selbstbestimmt entscheiden dürfen. Allerdings darf niemand dazu gedrängt werden. (z.B. durch zu hohe Behandlungskosten bei Krankheiten)
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Reality is not gender binary, so a third official gender is to be introduced. In the long term, however, gender registration is to be abolished completely.
Die Realität ist nicht Geschlechter-Binär, daher soll ein drittes amtlichtes Geschlecht eingeführt werden. Langfristig soll der Geschlechtseintrag jedoch komplett abgeschafft werden.
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
The rich and companies pay more due to progressive rates, which is why the federal tax is one of the most solidarity-based taxes. A reduction of this tax would make the rich even richer and weaken the public service.
Reiche und Unternehmen zahlen aufgrund progressiver Tarife mehr, daher ist die Bundessteuer eine der solidarischsten Steuern. Eine Reduktion dieser Steuer würde die Reichen noch reicher werden lassen und den Service public schwächen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The exemption amount should also be higher, or the inheritance tax more progressive, and the tax factor on very high inheritances should be significantly higher than those on low contributions.
Der Freibetrag dürfte auch höher sein, bzw. die Erbschaftssteuer progressiver und der Steuerfaktor auf sehr hohe Erbschaften sollte deutlich höher sein als jene auf tiefe Beiträge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
It is not the building regulations that are to blame for the excessively high rental costs, but land ownership. Care must be taken to ensure that existing housing is affordable and not always new buildings.
Nicht die Bauvorschriften sind Schuld an den zu hohen Mietkosten, sondern das Grundeigentum. Es muss dafür gesorgt werden, dass bestehender Wohnraum bezahlbar ist und nicht immer nur Neubauten erstellt werden.
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
In addition, public transport is to be massively expanded. At the same time, it must be ensured that public transport is affordable for everyone.
Zusätzlich soll der öffentliche Verkehr massiv ausgebaut werden. Dabei muss sichergestellt werden, dass der ÖV bezahlbar für alle Menschen ist.
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 |
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Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Television and radio fees should be affordable for everyone. The popular initiative that wants to reduce these fees to 200 francs, however, aims to attack the public media. Especially in our multilingual canton, this can lead to the flow of information becoming one-sided and thus undemocratic.
Die Fernseh- und Radiogebühren sollen für alle Menschen bezahlbar sein. Die Volksinitiative welche diese Gebühren auf 200 Franken reduzieren will, zielt aber darauf ab, die öffentlichen Medien anzugreifen. Gerade in unserem mehrsprachigen Kanton kann dies dazu führen, dass der Informationsfluss einseitig und somit undemokratisch wird.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
However, joining the EU now would be a mistake and would have a major impact on public services and labor law. A rebuilding is needed, away from a neoliberal EU.
Ein EU-Beitritt zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt wäre allerdings ein Fehler und hätte grosse Auswirkungen auf öffentliche Dienstleistungen und das Arbeitsrecht. Es braucht einen Neu-Aufbau, weg von einer neoliberalen EU.
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
In today's system, free trade agreements often serve as an instrument to maintain the power of wealthy states and thus cement an imbalance of power.
Freihandelsabkommen dienen im heutigen System oftmals als Machterhaltungsinstrument wohlhabender Staaten und zementieren somit ein Machtungleichgewicht.
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
International corporations and thus the super-rich are getting even richer, while hundreds of millions of people are dying of hunger. Reality shows that this thesis is not true.
Internationale Konzerne und somit die Superreichen werden so noch reicher, während Hunderte Millionen von Menschen an Hunger sterben. Die Realität zeigt auf, dass diese These nicht stimmt.
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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Comment
Reconciling family and work is central to equality. Today, women take on the majority of unpaid care work. In return, they reduce their workload, forego further training and career advancement or are prevented from doing so. This has its price: they have a lower income and later a lower pension.
Die Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf ist zentral für die Gleichstellung. Heute übernehmen Frauen den Grossteil der unbezahlten Care-Arbeit. Sie reduzieren dafür ihr Erwerbspensum, verzichten auf Weiterbildung und Karriereaufstieg oder werden daran gehindert. Das hat seinen Preis: Sie verfügen über ein tieferes Einkommen und später über eine tiefere Rente.
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
With clear regulations. Local, ecological agriculture with high environmental standards and better working conditions (especially with regard to the pensions of women* in agriculture) should be promoted.
Mit klaren Vorschriften. Lokale, ökologische Landwirtschaft mit hohen Umweltstandards und besseren Arbeitsbedingungen (gerade was die Renten der Frauen* in der Landwirtschaft anbelangt) sollen gefördert werden.
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
In order not to exacerbate social inequality in the fight against climate heating, investments by the federal government are necessary with regard to the mobility of the Swiss population.
Um im Kampf gegen die Klimaerhitzung die soziale Ungleichheit nicht zu verschärfen sind Investitionen des Bundes im Bezug auf die Mobilität der Schweizer Bevölkerung notwendig.
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 |
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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
Higher pensions are needed for all and an adjustment to inflation.
Es braucht höhere Renten für alle und eine Anpassung an die Teuerung.
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