Christoph Spiess
Schweizer Demokraten | 37.12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Impfen ist sinnvoll, Zwang passt nicht in eine freiheitliche Gesellschaft.
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
Lasst doch die Menschen essen, was sie wollen. Nicht jeder will 100-jährig 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Kosten sind für Menschen mit niedrigen Einkommen jetzt schon viel zu hoch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Die Maturitätsquote ist viel zu hoch, deshalb haben wir Mangel an Facharbeitern.
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
Gleiche Chancen bedeuten aber nie gleichen Erfolg. Wichtig ist, dass die Begabten gefördert werden, nicht einfach möglichst viele auch wenig Begabte.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Ja, aber Kontrolle ist dann nötig!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Davon profitieren nur diejenigen, sie sowieso mehr haben, als man vernünftigerweise ausgeben kann und soll.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Nein, das gibt nur mehr Büroaufwand.
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
Ja, denn wer erbt, hat dafür nichts geleistet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Vor allem sollte man den sog. Steuerwettbewerb abstellen!
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
In den Agglomerationen ist das schon eher knapp.
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Es wird heute schon zu viel gebaut und das Land verschandelt.
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
Das schafft viel Bürokratie, hilft aber kaum einer Frau.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Haben wir überschüssiges grünes und landwirtschaftlich nutzbares Land, so dass wir ruhig noch mehr Strassen bauen können?
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
Stromautos sind nicht besser. Zur Stromproduktion müssten wir die letzten Alpentäler in Seen ersäufen und die Bergkämme mit 200 Meter-Windrädern vollstellen. Der Lithiumabbau verursacht enorme Umwelt- und soziale Schäden. Und wer soll all die Millionen von Riesenakkus recyclieren? Nein danke, da bleiben wir besser beim Verbrennungsmotor. Weniger fahren wäre ja auch eine Lösung. Ich selber fahre mit Benzin, aber nur wenig, und sonst mit dem ÖV.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Landschaft und die Natur werden sonst schon verschandelt und zerstört, Davon brauchen wir nicht noch mehr! Solarenergie muss auf den Häusern gefördert werden. Bei jedem Neu- oder Umbau obligatorisch eine Solaranlage, aber dann vom staatlichen EW betrieben und voll auf Staatskosten.
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
Atomenergie ist zwar im Vergleich sehr sicher und sauber, aber wenn doch etwas passiert, ist das ganze Land womöglich auf Jahrtausende unbewohnbar. Bevölkerungswachstum stoppen, Mobilität reduzieren, Strom sparen, aber sicher keine solchen Zeitbomben mehr bauen!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Ja, wir Schweizer habe alle das gleiche Recht auf einen guten Service Public.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Bär, Luchs und Wolf waren vor uns da. Wir sind der Störenfried,.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Das kann sich nicht jeder Bauer leisten. Lieber Kleinbauern schützen als es mit Ökoforderungen, die an sich berechtigt sind, übertreiben.
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
Soweit es für die Bauern machbar ist, und in diesem Punkt mit mehr Unterstützung vom Staat.
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
Das hätte ich sehr gerne, allerdings haben wir bei der heutigen Überbevölkerung jetzt schon nicht genug Landwirtschaftsfläche.
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
Plastik verrottet nie. Das Zeug muss weg.
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Bitte nicht noch mehr Elektrosmog.
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
Zwangs-Computerisierung für alle und alles, nein danke!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Aber ohne Einschränkung der Meinungsfreiheit.
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
Private Medien manipulieren dann noch mehr ...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Mehr direkte Demokratie kann nie schaden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Das ist viel zu wenig für die notwendige eigenständige Verteidigungsfähigkeit! Wir sollten es wieder so machen wie vor 1989, die Bedrohungslage wird ja auch wieder wie damals.
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
... und vollends zum abhängigen, untertänigen Schosshund der Amerikaner werden? Wir müssen uns jederzeit selber verteidigen können, egal aus welcher Himmelsrichtung einmal eine Bedrohung kommen sollte.
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
Einem neutralen Land ist jede Unterstützung mit Waffen untersagt. Und die immerwährende, bewaffnete Neutralität ist die passende Haltung für ein kleines Land.
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
Big Brother brauchen wir definitiv nicht.
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Hoffentlich gibts die EU bald nicht mehr, dann hört auch das ewige Duckmäusertum ihr gegenüber endlich auf. Die Chancen dafür stehen aktuell immer besser. Die EU zerfällt in den nächsten 20, 30 Jahren wohl von selbst. Die Eidgenossenschaft hat den 30jährigen Krieg, Napoleon und die übelsten Diktaturen des 20. Jahrhunderts überlebt, sie wird auch diese kolossale, völkerfeindliche Fehlkonstruktion locker überleben ...
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
Nein, die EU ist ein Auslaufmodell und muss weg. Man sollte prinzipiell nur mit Staaten verhandeln, nicht mit der EU, denn sie ist keiner und darf auch nie einer werden, wenn wir frei bleiben wollen.
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
... und unsere Bauern ruinieren?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Ja, wir Schweizer Demokraten haben auch JA zur Konzernverantwortungs-Initiative gesagt, weil unsoziales und umweltschädliches Verhalten von Schweizer Firmen, wo immer auch auf der Welt, den guten Ruf unseres Landes schädigt.
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
Ja, solange es die EU noch gibt ...
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Ein neutrales Land darf keine Sanktionen gegen kriegführende Parteien erlassen, auch dann nicht, wenn es ein grässlicher Angriffskrieg ist. Man sollte, so wie das immer war, die wirtschaftlichen Beziehungen zu Kriegsparteien auf den sog. "courant normal" beschränken. Denn Umgehungsgeschäfte über die neutrale Schweiz müssen wir natürlich auch verhindern, wenn wir neutral bleiben wollen. Persönlich sind meine Sympathien zu 150 % bei der angegriffenen Ukraine.
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Und wie war das mit den vielen Fichen ?????
Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Langfristig werden vor allen die Superreichen immer noch reicher.
Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Nicht völlig ausgleichen, sonst will niemand mehr etwas leisten, aber soziale Unterschiede stärker begrenzen.
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
Leider können sich das Normalverdiener heute kaum mehr leisten, weil wir v.a. fürs Wohnen viel zu viel zahlen müssen.
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
Computer sind nützlich, aber inzwischen treiben wir es zu weit.
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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Comment
Vor allem muss das Bevölkerungswachstum, das fast ausschliesslich von aussen kommt, endlich gestoppt werden. Dann braucht es kein natur- und landschaftszerstörendes Wachstum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Etwas mehr, aber gezielt dort, wo noch Lücken sind.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Bildung lässt sich mit Geld nicht wesentlich verbessern. Und fehlende Intelligenz lässt sich mit noch so viel Bildung nicht beheben. Hier wäre es besser, darauf zu achten, unserem Genpool besser Sorge zu tragen.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Sicher nicht weniger, aber mehr zugunsten der Kleinbetriebe.
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
Schluss mit Überbevölkerung und Aufblähung der Wirtschaft, dann reicht das bestehende Strassennetz bestens!
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Mindestens 2 % des BIP, also nicht wie heute ca. 5 Mia. pro Jahr, sondern ca. 15 Mia. Franken. Nur so können wir wieder selbständig verteidigungsfähig werden, statt im Notfall völlig von Uncle Sam abhängig (und entsprechend erpressbar) zu sein.
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
Wer "voriges" Geld hat und unbedingt im fernen Ausland helfen will, soll das privat tun.
Comment
Das gemeinnützige Wohnungswesen fördern, aber im Rahmen des bestehenden Gebäudebestandes. Auf keinen Fall mehr bauen, das gibt nur noch mehr Überbevölkerung und Enge.