Benno Britschgi
FDP.Die Liberalen | 3401
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
At the same time, make the health care system more efficient: e.g., reduce administration to a reasonable level again, where AI could perhaps help; finally, clear guidelines for the patient data to be collected centrally; drugs without scientifically proven benefits must be financed by the patients themselves.
Gleichzeitig Gesundheitssystem effizienter machen: z.B. Administration wieder auf ein vernünftiges Mass herunterfahren, wobei da vielleicht AI helfen könnte; endlich klare Vorgaben für die zentral zu erfassenden Patientendaten; Medikamente ohne wissenschaftlich nachgewiesenen Nutzen müssen selbst finanziert werden.
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
Is an old braid that is no longer justified and unfairly penalizes married couples.
Ist ein alter Zopf, der nicht mehr gerechtfertigt ist und Ehepaare unberechtigterweise benachteiligt.
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
Minimum conversion rate must be in line with the profits to be earned in real terms.
Mindestumwandlungssatz muss mit der real zu erwirtschaftenden Gewinnen übereinstimmen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
After all, you could build cheaper!
Man könnte ja auch billiger bauen!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Contribution to healthcare costs
Should insured persons contribute more to health care costs (e.g., increase the minimum deductible)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Limit the powers of the Federal Council in the event of a pandemic
Should the Federal Council's ability to restrict private and economic life in the event of a pandemic be more limited?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The federal government should better prepare for future pandemics with democratically supported measures!
Der Bund soll sich auf zukünftige Pandemien mit demokratisch abgestützten Massnahmen besser vorbereiten!
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
Hospitals should not be little kingdoms for cantons, administrators and chief physicians.
Spitäler sollen keine kleinen Königreiche für Kantone, Verwalter und Chefärzte sein.
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
Today's failure makes it abundantly clear that this concept only makes sense in a very limited context.
Der heutige Misserfolg zeigt es mehr als deutlich, dass dieses Konzept nur in ganz begrenztem Rahmen sinnvoll ist.
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
All cantons should have the same level so that colleges don't have to spend the first semester bringing everyone up to the level they need.
Alle Kantone sollten das gleiche Niveau haben, damit die Hochschulen nicht das erste Semester darauf verwenden müssen alle auf das benötige Niveau zu bringen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We are in a good position in international comparison!
Wir stehen im internationalen Vergleich gut da!
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
The work permit process today is much too slow to fill positions that cannot be filled by CH/EU citizens!
Der Arbeitsbewilligungsprozess ist heute viel zu langsam um durch CH/EU-Bürger nicht zu besetzende Stellen zu besetzen!
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
Applications for asylum should be submitted in the home country itself or in a third country neighboring this country and the decision should be awaited.
Asylgesuche sollen im Heimatland selbst oder in einem diesem benachbarten Land benachbarten Drittstaaten eingereicht und der Bescheid abgewartet werden.
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
If you are interested, you can have yourself naturalized.
Man kann sih bei Interesse ja einbürgern lassen.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
After all, people are smoking anyway. The money used for law enforcement can be put to better use.
Es wird ja sowieso geraucht. Das für die Strafverfolgung eingesetzte Geld kann besser verwendet werden.
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
But only if a meaningful control mechanism prevents abuse.
Aber nur, wenn ein sinnvoller Kontrollmechanismus Missbrauch verhindert.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
As long as that can be self-selected uncontrollably at will, no.
Solange das nach Belieben unkontrolliert selbst ausgewählt werden kann, nein.
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
yes, if that then applies in really all areas, whereas I wonder whether every biological boundary may be crossed.
ja, wenn das dann in wirklich allen Bereichen gilt, wobei ich mich frage, ob jede biologische Grenze überschritten werden darf.
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
and, to this end, curbs the proliferation of administrations and laws.
und dazu den Wildwuchs der Administrationen und Gesetze eindämmt.
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
After all, life is not a hurry-up-and-go game.
Das Leben ist ja kein Eile-mit-Weile-Spiel.
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
The economy then has to pay for it, leading to an inflationary spiral.
Bezahlen muss es dann die Wirtschaft und führt in eine Inflationsspirale.
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
Management really needs to be held accountable like entrepreneurs in relation to compensation.
Das Management muss im Verhältnis zur Entlöhnung wirklich wie Unternehmer in die Verantwortung genommen werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But foreign countries show what this can lead to.
Aber das Ausland zeigt, wozu das führen kann.
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
Completely over-regulated to the point of absurdity!!!
Völlig ins Absurde überreguliert!!!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The shortage of skilled workers will soon have sorted that out, if it were really such a big difference.
Der Mangel an Fachkräften wird das bald geregelt haben, wenn's dann wirklich so grosse Unterschiede wären.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ban new registrations of combustion engine vehicles from 2035
Should Switzerland ban the registration of new passenger cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Achieve climate targets through incentives
To achieve climate targets, should incentives and target agreements be relied on exclusively, rather than bans and restrictions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
with the latest technology
mit modernster Technik
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
Electricity is electricity
Strom ist Strom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We haven't really missed these animals in densely populated Switzerland for the last hundred years.
Wir haben in der dicht besiedelten Schweiz diese Tiere die letzten hundert Jahre nicht wirklich vermisst.
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 farmer should be an entrepreneur and not a 'state employee'.
Der Bauer sollte Unternehmer sein und nicht 'Staatsangestellter'.
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
and then also accept the higher cost of buying meat and eggs.
und dann die höheren Kosten beim Fleisch- und Eierkauf auch akzeptieren.
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
We urgently need more biodiversity.
Wir benötigen dringend mehr Biodiversität.
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
As long as technical progress is so fast, this hardly makes sense.
Solange der technische Fortschritt so schnell ist, macht das kaum Sinn.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The cantons can't do it, but can the federal government? Not so far! :-(
Die Kantone schaffen's nicht, aber schafft es der Bund? Bisher nicht! :-(
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
What our state media offers in parts is pitoyable.
Was unsere staatlichen Medien teilweise bieten, ist pitoyabel.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This may make sense in the area of critical infrastructure, but not across the board.
Im Bereich kritischer Infrastrukturen kann das sinnvoll sein, aber nicht flächendeckend.
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
Without accession
ohne Beitritt
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
We appreciate being able to work in the EU and would not be able to maintain our economic performance without foreigners for a long time.
Wir schätzen es ja auch in der EU arbeiten zu können und könnten ohne Ausländer unsere Wirtschaftsleistung schon lange nicht mehr aufrechterhalten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The state is also represented only by people.
Der Staat wird auch nur von Menschen vertreten.
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
Almost all
fast alle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
That might have been it in the past, but today it just leads to helicopter parents.
Das war's vielleicht früher mal, heute führt das nur zu Helikoptereltern.
Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We still have to learn how to use it sensibly.
Wir müssen den sinnvollen Umgang damit erst noch lernen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
True for repeat offenders.
Stimmt bei Wiederholungstätern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Why are people always in the wrong place?
Warum sind die Leute nur immer am falschen Ort?
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
After all, it's not just more that needs to be built; perhaps road users could be better educated (regular testing, proof of practice) and social media in the car prevented?
Es muss ja nicht nur mehr gebaut werden; vielleicht könnte man die Strassenbenutzer auch besser ausbilden (regelmässige Tests, Praxisnachweis) und soziale Medien im Auto verhindern?
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
More police presence at night around violence hot spots and pay our football hooligans for the damage and send them to the desert.
Nachts um Gewalt-Hot-Spots mehr Polizeipräsenz und unsere Fussball-Rowdys für den Schaden bezahlen und in die Wüste schicken.
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Every country has an army; its own or a foreign one!
Jedes Land hat eine Armee; die eigene oder eine fremde!
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The way it's done today, the help seeps into various pockets, the bottom usually stays dry!
So wie's heute gemacht wird, versickert die Hilfe in diversen Taschen, unten bleibt's meist trocken!
Comment
Pension financing must also be secured for future generations, and unfortunately this cannot be done by incurring more and more debt.
Die Rentenfinanzierung muss auch für künftige Generationen gesichert werden und das geht leider nicht mit immer mehr Schulden machen.
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