Remko Leimbach
Aufrecht | 38.02
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
The system must become leaner. Reducing costs only covers up undesirable developments.
Das System muss schlanker werden. Verbilligung übertüncht nur Fehlentwicklungen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Funding must be possible.
Finanzierung muss möglich sein.
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
The federal government should stay out of the economy where possible.
Der Bund soll sich wo möglich aus der Wirtschaft raushalten.
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
This is the sole responsibility of the parents.
Das ist alleine Sache der Eltern.
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
No paternalism on the part of the state.
Keine Bevormundung seitens des Staates.
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
Lower premiums, but raise the deductible. Unnecessary visits to the doctor must not be worthwhile.
Prämien runter, dafür den Selbstbehalt höher setzen. Unnötige Arztbesuche dürfen sich nicht lohnen.
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 Council should respect basic constitutional rights. People as well as companies can and should assume personal responsibility. Creating opportunities is possible. Coercion is not legitimate.
Der Bundesrat soll die Verfassungsrechtlichen Grundrechte respektieren. Menschen wie Unternehmen können und sollen Eigenverantwortung übernehmen. Möglichkeiten schaffen ja. Zwang ist nicht legitim.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It must be ensured that neither teachers, nor fellow students, nor even those affected suffer as a result. In my opinion, children who need special care are better off in special classes among their peers and with specifically trained caregivers. (This does not apply to physical disabilities).
Es muss sichergestellt sein, dass weder Lehrer, noch Mitschüler oder gar Betroffene darunter leiden. Besonders zu betreuende Kinder sind m.E. in speziellen Klassen unter seinesgleichen und mit spezifisch geschulten Betreuern besser aufgehoben. (Dies gilt nicht für körperliche Behinderungen).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There must be no discrimination for the classic family model (single earner).
Es darf keine Benachteiligung geben für das klassische Familienmodell (Einzelverdiener).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Not at the expense of the environment. Otherwise it is.
Nicht auf Kosten der Umwelt. Ansonsten schon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Then rather a general reduction of herbicides and pesticides.
Dann lieber eine generelle Reduktion von Herbiziden und Pestiziden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This would be incendiary, because too often has been called "fake news" what has turned out to be true.
Dies wäre Brandgefährlich, weil zu oft schon als "Fake-News" bezeichnet wurde was sich als wahr herausgestellt hat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Re-export of Swiss weapons
Should the Federal Council be allowed to authorize other states to re-export Swiss weapons in cases of a war of aggression in violation of international law (e.g., the attack on Ukraine)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Relationships yes, but certainly not dependencies.
Beziehungen ja, aber sicher keine Abhängigkeiten.
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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Comment
Law and law are two different elements. Even - and especially - the state is not immune to abuse of the law. People's freedom must not be curtailed on the basis of arbitrarily determined risks. (Corona, climate, energy crisis, etc.).
Recht und Gesetz sind zwei verschiedene Elemente. Auch - und besonders der Staat ist nicht gefeit vor Gesetzesmissbrauch. Die Freiheit der Menschen darf nicht aufgrund willkürlich festgelegten Risiken beschnitten werden. (Corona, Klima, Energiekrise etc.).
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
I support the FREE market. In the free market, decisions are made by the people concerned - the free market is therefore primal democracy. In the free market, bad ideas are sorted out. There is no coercion. In the free market the small can exist opposite the large. Only when the market is politically influenced and distorted by unfair favoritism it becomes unfair. But the free market also needs a state (justice) that punishes unfair behavior and e.g. breach of contract.
Den FREIEN Markt befürworte. Im freien Markt werden Entscheide von den betroffenen Menschen gefällt - der Freie Markt ist somit Urdemokratisch. Im Freien Markt werden schlechte Ideen aussortiert. Es gibt keinen Zwang. Im freien Markt kann der Kleine ggü dem grossen bestehen. Erst wenn der Markt politisch beeinflusst und durch unfaire Bevorteilung verfälscht wird wird es unfair. Der freie Markt braucht aber auch einen Staat (Justiz) der unfaire Verhaltensweisen und z.B. Vertragsbruch ahndet.
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
I am absolutely in favor of a certain redistribution to protect the needy and disadvantaged. But the socialist nanny state at the expense of the hardworking must be avoided at all costs.
Eine gewisse Umverteilung zum Schutze der Bedürftigen und Benachteilten befürworte ich absolut. Den sozialistischen Nanny-Staat auf Kosten der fleissigen gilt es aber unbedingt zu vermeiden.
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
From the child's point of view, this is absolutely my opinion. But there is also the view of the parents and especially the mother, which is why work activity, etc. are also absolutely fine.
Aus Sicht des Kindes ist dies absolut meine Meinung. Es gibt aber auch die Sicht der Eltern und insbesondere der Mutter, weshalb auch Arbeitstätigkeit etc. absolut in Ordnung gehen.
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
Digitization usually brings user benefits and at the same time great potential for abuse. Especially in the area of data protection, surveillance and control of people, the state (and corporations) must be put up barriers.
Die Digitalsierung bringt meist Nutzervorteile und gleichzeitig grosses Missbrauchspotential. Insbesondere beim Bereich Datenschutz, Überwachung und Steuerung der Menschen gilt es dem Staat (und Konzernen) Schranken zu setzten.
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
Those who have served their sentence should get another chance. But who causes harm to others should have to bear consequences.
Wer die Strafe abgesessen hat soll wieder Chancen bekommen. Aber wer anderen Schaden zufügt sollte Konsequenzen tragen müssen.
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
Only a healthy economy can afford environmental protection. Because where there are social problems, nature takes a back seat. The question of cause and effect is important. This question therefore falls short. Environmental protection is important. Economic growth does not have to be infinite. It needs a social component. A better monetary policy (outside political influence) would help.
Nur eine Gesunde Wirtschaft kanns ich Umweltschutz leisten. Denn wo soziale Probleme vorhanden sind, stellt sich die Natur hinten an. Die Frage von Ursache und Wirkung ist wichtig. Diese Frage greift deshalb zu kurz. Umweltschutz ist wichtig. Wirtschaftliches Wachstum muss nicht unendlich sein. Es braucht eine soziale Komponente. Eine besser Geldpolitik (ausserhalb politischer Einflussnahme) würde hierbei helfen.
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
Dismantling the nanny state. Promotion of self-responsibility and support for the weakest.
Abbau des Nanny-Staates. Förderung von Selbstverantwortung und Unterstützung der Schwächsten.
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
In principle, the state should be frugal everywhere. Education spending yes, but free. Restrained in research.
Grundsätzlich soll der Staat überall sparsam sein. Bildungsausgaben ja, aber frei. Bei der Forschung zurückhaltend.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Better allocation of resources.
Bessere Allokation der Mittel.
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
Infrastructure is important and a state task
Infrastruktur ist wichtig und Staatsaufgabe
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
Infrastructure is important and a state task
Infrastruktur ist wichtig und Staatsaufgabe
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
There should be options which can be agreed between the employee and the employer.
Es sollte Optionen geben welche zwischen AN und AG getroffen werden könne.
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