Dimitri Witzig
Jungsozialist*innen | 12.12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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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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
Any tax linked to consumption is fundamentally unsolidary(er) than funding through regular taxes/other revenue sources.
Jegliche an den Konsum geknüpfte Steuer ist grundsätzlich unsolidarisch(er) als die Finanzierung über reguläre Steuern/andere Einnahmequellen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Basic planning by the federal government makes sense and does justice to the real mobility of today's society. However, as cantons, there must be the possibility to finance additional resources - beyond the minimum offer of the federal government.
Eine Grundplanung durch den Bund ist sinnvoll und wird der realen Mobilität der heutigen Gesellschaft gerecht. Es muss jedoch die Möglichkeit bestehen als Kantone zusätzliche Ressourcen - über das Mindestangebot des Bundes hinaus - zu finanzieren.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
However, attention must continue to be paid to the protection of the company's own wages by the accompanying measures.
Es ist dabei jedoch weiterhin auf den Schutz der eigenen Löhne durch die flankierenden Massnahmen zu achten.
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
I myself work in the asylum sector and I am clearly of the opinion that this system cannot function under humane conditions. The countries concerned at the external border of the EU are already violating human rights in a blatant way on a daily basis.
Ich arbeite selber im Asylbereich und bin klar der Meinung, dass dieses System nicht funktionieren kann unter menschenwürdigen Bedingungen. Die betroffenen Länder an der EU-Aussengrenze sind bereits jetzt täglich dabei Menschenrechte auf krasse Weise zu verletzen.
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
At the municipal level, even an earlier right of co-determination would be desirable. People live in the locality, pay taxes there.
Auf Gemeindeebene wäre sogar ein früheres Mitbestimmungsrecht gewünscht. Die Leute leben in der Ortschaft, zahlen dort Steuern.
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
However, it must be ensured that no pressure is exerted on the persons concerned if treatments would cost too much or the like, as unfortunately examples from other countries have currently shown.
Es ist dabei jedoch darauf zu achten, dass kein Druck auf die betroffenen Personen ausgeübt wird, wenn Behandlungen zu viel kosten würden o.Ä.,, wie leider Beispiele aus anderen Ländern aktuell gezeigt haben.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Finances & taxes
Reduce taxes at the federal level
Do you support tax cuts at the federal level over the next four years?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Introduce a national inheritance tax
Would you support the introduction of a national inheritance tax on all inheritances over one million Swiss francs? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, the exemption amount may well be higher, e.g. 5/10 million francs. Also a special allowance for e.g. SMEs.
Der Freibetrag dürfte jedoch durchaus auch höher sein, z.B. 5/10 Millionen Franken. Ebenfalls ein spezieller Freibetrag für z.B. KMU.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Both are needed to even come close to achieving the climate targets that have been set. Of course, it is also necessary to work with incentives and target agreements.
Es braucht beides um die gesetzten Klimaziele auch nur annähernd erreichen zu können. Es gilt natürlich AUCH mit Anreizen und Zielvereinbarungen zu arbeiten.
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
Solutions that do not require any relaxation of environmental protection are to be the primary basis. A careful weighing of interests must be carried out in each case.
Es ist primär auf Lösungen abzustützen, welche keine Lockerung des Umweltschutzes benötigen. Es ist jeweils eine sorgfältige Interessenabwägung vorzunehmen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
A progression in consumption (also of electricity) is rarely/never as solidary as a progression on other levels (e.g. taxes). Therefore rather no.
Eine Progression bei Konsum (auch von Strom) ist selten/nie gleich solidarisch, wie eine Progression auf anderen Ebenen (z.B: Steuern). Darum eher Nein.
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The influence of plastic on climate protection is often greater in the subjective perception than the actual effect. Climate protection does not mean that vegetables are no longer packed and that tubes are no longer used. In principle, however, progress is possible here as well.
Der Einfluss von Plastik ist für den Klimaschutz ist in der subjektiven Wahrnehmung oft grösser, als der eigentliche Effekt. Klimaschutz heisst nicht, dass Gemüse nicht mehr eingepackt ist und man keine Röhrli mehr verwendet. Grundsätzlich ist jedoch trotzdem auch hier Fortschritt möglich.
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
This is a capped "no-Billag" relaunch. Public media must be able to continue to function strongly and independently.
Dies ist eine verkappe "No-Billag"-Neuauflage. Die öffentlichen Medien müssen weiterhin stark und unabhängig funktionieren können.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
People at the age of 16 can start an apprenticeship, have often received political knowledge at school. They are ready to make political decisions. They are also still affected by political decisions for a very long time.
Menschen im Alter von 16 Jahren können eine Lehre beginnen, haben oft in der Schule auch schon politisches Wissen bekommen. Sie sind bereit politische Entscheidungen zu treffen. Sie sind ebenfalls noch sehr lange von den Entscheidungen der Politik betroffen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Depending on the war, a balancing of interests must be carried out.
Es gilt je nach Krieg eine Interessenabwägung vorzunehmen.
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
Relations with the EU are essential for Switzerland. These must be further strengthened. Isolation will not work in the long term. Any possible accession to the EU would have to be carefully worked out.
Die Beziehungen zur EU sind essentiell für die Schweiz. Diese müssen weiter gestärkt werden. Eine Isolation funktioniert langfristig nicht. Ein allfälliger Beitritt zur EU müsste sorgfältig ausgearbeitet sein.
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Relations with the EU are essential for Switzerland. These must be further strengthened. Isolation or focusing only on free trade will not work in the long term. Any possible accession to the EU would have to be carefully worked out.
Die Beziehungen zur EU sind essentiell für die Schweiz. Diese müssen weiter gestärkt werden. Eine Isolation bzw. nur Fokussierung auf Freihandel funktioniert langfristig nicht. Ein allfälliger Beitritt zur EU müsste sorgfältig ausgearbeitet sein.
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
The gap is constantly widening. A market economy needs social policy measures and solidarity mechanisms so that all/most can benefit.
Die Schere öffnet sich konstant weiter. Eine Marktwirtschaft braucht sozialpolitische Massnahmen und Solidaritätsmechanismen, damit alle/die meisten profitieren können.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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Comment
Reintegration into society is highly desirable even for the taxpayer.
Die Wiedereingliederung in die Gesellschaft ist selbst für den Steuerzahler sehr erstrebenswert.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Organic agriculture with high environmental standards (and good working conditions) is very desirable for Switzerland and should/can also be promoted.
Eine ökologische Landwirtschaft mit hohen Umweltstandards (und guten Arbeitsbedingungen) ist für die Schweiz sehr erstrebenswert und soll/kann auch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Switzerland's road network is reaching its capacity limits. The solution is not to build more highways, but to strengthen public transport and alternative mobility concepts.
Das Strassennetz der Schweiz stösst an die Kapazitätsgrenzen. Die Lösung ist nicht der Bau von mehr Autobahnen, sondern die Stärkung des öffentlichen Verkehrs und alternativ Mobilitätskonzepte.
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The term public safety is unclear. If it means preventive measures against sexualized violence: Significantly more. If it simply means an increase in the police budget: significantly less.
Der Begriff der öffentlichen Sicherheit ist unklar. Wenn damit Präventivmassnahmen gegen sexualisierte Gewalt gemeint sind: Deutlich mehr. Wenn damit einfach eine Erhöhung des Polizeibudgets gemeint ist: Deutlich weniger.
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
An increase in AHV pensions is needed. The marital status should no longer have any influence on the AHV pension.
Es braucht eine Erhöhung der AHV_Renten. Der Zivilstand sollte keinen EInfluss auf die AHV-Rente mehr haben.
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