Farid Safi
Mouvement Citoyens Genevois | 09.06
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
A genuine reform of the health insurance system is needed to make healthcare more accessible to the entire population. To reduce premiums, we need to develop best practices such as telemedicine, and draw on health insurance reserves.
Il faut une véritable réforme de l'assurance maladie pour rendre les soins plus accessibles à l'ensemble de la population. La baisse des primes passe par le développement de bonnes pratiques comme la télé-médecine et la sollicitation des réserves des caisses maladie.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Absolutely, this is essential for people suffering from inadequate housing. Public housing must be able to provide decent, affordable housing for people of modest means. Projects of this nature must be at the heart of regional planning strategies.
Tout à fait, cela est essentiel pour les personnes souffrant de mal-logement. Les logement d'utilité publique doivent pouvoir fournir des logements décents et abordables aux personnes les plus modestes. Les projets de cette nature doivent être au centre des stratégies d'aménagement du territoire.
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
The battlefield against sugar overconsumption lies in prevention. From elementary school onwards, every child should have a clear understanding of the food pyramid, and be educated about the necessary nutritional intake.
Le champ de bataille contre la surconsommation de sucre se trouve dans la prévention. Chaque enfant doit avoir dès l'école primaire une compréhension claire de la pyramide des aliments et être éduqué sur les apports nutritionnels nécessaires.
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 |
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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
Access to healthcare is a right for everyone. However, the definition of hospital provision must remain the prerogative of the cantons. However, the Confederation could be given a supporting role (e.g., coordinating HR needs).
L'accès aux soins est un droit pour toutes et tous. Cependant, la définition de l'offre hospitalière doit demeurer l'apanage des cantons. La Confédération pourrait néanmoins disposer d'une compétence d'appui (ex. coordination des besoins RH)
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
It should be promoted as much as possible. In practice, it is not uncommon for a child to be in a special class, but to spend part of the week in an ordinary class. The school's duty is to enroll as many children as possible in ordinary classes, while reserving the necessary time for those who need it (speech therapy, psychomotricity, etc.).
Il faut la promouvoir autant que possible. En pratique, il n'est pas rare qu'un enfant soit en classe spécialisée mais passe des moments de la semaine dans une classe ordinaire. L'école se doit de scolariser au maximum les enfants dans des classes ordinaires, tout en réservant à ceux qui en ont besoin les moments de prise en charge nécessaires (logopédie, psychomotricité, etc.).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
These aids must be available throughout compulsory schooling.
Ces aides doivent être disponibles le long de la scolarité obligatoire.
Immigration & integration
Make naturalization requirements more flexible
Should the conditions for naturalization be relaxed (e.g., shorter residence period)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
My own wife is a foreigner. Although she is already integrated, she needs several years to master the language, develop a network and demonstrate her integration into her neighborhood. So there's no reason to make the minimum residence period shorter.
Ma propre épouse est étrangère. Bien qu'elle soit déjà intégrée, elle a besoin de plusieurs années pour maitriser la langue, développer un réseau et démontrer son intégration à son quartier. Il n'y a donc pas lieu de rendre le délai minimal de résidence plus court.
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
Quotas must always be used on a case-by-case basis, according to the needs of the economy. Employment priority must always be given to residents.
Les contingents doivent toujours être sollicités de façon circonstancielle, selon les besoins de l'économie. La priorité de l'emploi doit toujours être donnée aux résidents.
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
Centers outside Europe make it possible in advance to exclude people wishing to come to Europe not because they need protection, but for economic reasons. On the other hand, Switzerland and other European countries have a humanitarian responsibility to ensure that fundamental rights are respected in these centers.
Les centres hors d'Europe permettent par avance d'exclure les personnes souhaitant venir en Europe non pas par besoin de protection mais pour raisons économiques. La responsabilité humanitaire de la Suisse et des pays européens est par contre de veiller au respect des droits fondamentaux dans ces centres.
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
Yes to communal voting rights from 10 years' residence in the canton. On the other hand, eligibility must always be reserved for Swiss citizens.
Oui au droit de vote communal à partir de 10 ans de résidence sur le canton. Par contre, l'éligibilité doit toujours être réservée aux Suisses.
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 |
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Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Being able to have a child is a blessing from Nature, not a "right" as such. This is why same-sex couples cannot claim exactly the same rights as heterosexual couples. On the other hand, we must fight against the discrimination they may suffer (e.g. aggression, harassment, etc.).
Pouvoir faire un enfant est une bénédiction de la Nature, pas un "droit" en tant que tel. C'est pourquoi les couples de même sexe ne peuvent pas prétendre exactement aux mêmes droits que les couples hétérosexuels. Il faut par contre lutter contre les discriminations dont ils peuvent être victimes (ex. agressions, harcèlement, etc.).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Stricter capital requirements are essential.
Les exigences plus strictes en matière de fonds propres sont en effet essentielles.
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 |
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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
Incentives must take precedence over prohibitions.
Les incitations doivent avoir priorité sur les interdictions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The ecological services required must always be included in the calculation of direct aid, but only as part of it.
Les prestations écologiques requises doivent toujours faire partie du calcul des aides directes mais n'en être qu'une partie seulement.
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
Swiss rules in this area are already strict. What we need to do is help farms implement them.
Les règles suisses en la matière sont déjà strictes. Il faut plutôt accompagner les exploitations sur leur mise en oeuvre.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Switzerland must absolutely make use of its neutrality through its good offices and mediation and conciliation initiatives. It must remain equidistant from NATO and the other major powers.
La Suisse doit absolument faire usage de sa neutralité par ses bons offices et initiatives de médiation et de conciliation. Elle doit rester à équi-distance de l'OTAN et des autres grandes puissances.
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
No, by no means. These re-authorizations undermine Switzerland's neutrality and credibility in the field of mediation.
Non, en aucun cas. Ces réautorisations nuisent à la neutralité et à la crédibilité suisse en matière de médiation.
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
We need to pursue the bilateral route, without automatic adoption of European law or subordination to the EU Court of Justice.
Il faut poursuivre la voie bilatérale, sans reprise automatique du droit européen et sans subordination à la Cour de Justice de l'UE.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Having one of the parents work part-time is very useful for raising children.
Avoir un des deux parents à temps partiel est très utile pour l'éducation des enfants.
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
Punishment is the priority, reintegration into society must follow.
Punir est prioritaire, la réintégration dans la société doit suivre.
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
The increase is intended to make it easier for younger generations to take over farms.
L'augmentation doit servir à faciliter les reprises d'exploitation aux jeunes générations.
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
This decision should depend on the evolution of life expectancy by 2035. Older workers play a positive role through their contributions, as well as by passing on their knowledge and skills to younger workers.
Cette décision devrait dépendre de l'évolution de l'espérance de vie à l'horizon 2035. Les travailleurs seniors jouent un rôle positif de par leur cotisation ainsi que de leur transmission de savoirs et de compétences aux jeunes actifs.
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