Colin Donaldson
Evangelische Volkspartei | 22.07
Welfare state & family
Raise the retirement age to 67
Do you support an increase in the retirement age (e.g., to 67)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
The premium payment system doesn't take income into account, so we need to help the people who need it most (families, low-income earners, etc.). But this won't reduce healthcare costs.
Le système de paiement des primes ne prends pas en compte le revenu, il faudrait donc aider les gens qui en ont le plus besoin (familles, bas revenus, etc). Mais ce n'est pas cela qui réduira les couts de la santé.
Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Reduce LPP pensions
As part of the reform of the BVG (occupational pension plan), pensions are to be reduced (lowering the minimum conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%). Are you in favor of this measure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Extend parental leave
Should paid parental leave be increased beyond today's 14 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
If the state becomes too police-like, it risks encouraging even more conspiracy theorists. It's better to provide information transparently.
Si l'Etat devient trop policier cela risque d'encourager encore plus les conspirationnistes. Mieux veut informer en toute transparence.
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 |
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Contribution to healthcare costs
Should insured persons contribute more to health care costs (e.g., increase the minimum deductible)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Limit the powers of the Federal Council in the event of a pandemic
Should the Federal Council's ability to restrict private and economic life in the event of a pandemic be more limited?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Federal competence for national hospital planning
Should the federal government be given the authority to determine the hospital offering (national hospital planning with regard to locations and range of services)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Comment
It would be better to be closer to the standard schools, allowing for exchanges. Mixed schooling is expensive without necessarily helping the people concerned, and disturbs others.
Il serait mieux d'avoir une proximité avec les écoles standard en permettant des échanges. La scolarité mixte coûte cher sans forcément aider les personnes concernées, et perturbe les autres.
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 |
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Comment
Studies clearly show the impact of family environment on academic success. Children from a migrant background do not have the same opportunities as those who grew up with French-speaking parents. This would help bridge the gap.
Les études montrent clairement l'impact de l'environnement familial sur la réussite académique. Les enfants issus de la migration n'ont pas les même chances que ceux qui ont grandi avec des parents parlant le français. Ceci aiderait à combler ce fossé.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
It may not be worth penalizing Cannabis, but full legalization would lead people to believe that Cannabis is not harmful, when recent research clearly shows the opposite.
Il ne vaut peut-être pas la peine de pénaliser le Canabis, mais une légalisation entière amènerait à faire croire que le canabis n'est pas néfaste, alors que des recherches récentes montre clairement le contraire.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I'd say the only exception should be for "cross-gender" people, but self-declaration of gender (which is what this proposal tends towards) brings with it many other problems, such as protection of women, etc.
Je dirais la seule exception devrait être pour les personnes "inter-sexe", mais l'auto-déclaration du genre (ce qui est ce qui est vers ce que cette proposition tends) amène beaucoup d'autres problèmes, tel que la protection des femmes, etc.
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
When it comes to fundamental rights, yes. But not for medically assisted reproduction, or the right to a child.
Pour ce qui est des droits fondamentaux oui. Mais pas pour la procréation médicalement assistée, ou le droit à l'enfant.
Finances & taxes
Reduce taxes at the federal level
Do you support tax cuts at the federal level over the next four years?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Introduce a national inheritance tax
Would you support the introduction of a national inheritance tax on all inheritances over one million Swiss francs? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
Some areas are very difficult to liberalize, because they require large, long-term investments in infrastructure, and it often happens that the state is left out in the cold sooner or later due to a lack of investment from the private sector.
Certains domaines sont très compliqués à liberaliser, car il faut des gros investissements à long terme dans les infrastructures, et souvent il en advient que l'état passe à la trappe tôt ou tard pour le manque d'investissement du monde privé.
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Widening freeways only brings traffic jams closer to cities. Research proves it.
Si on élargit les autoroutes, on n'amène que les bouchons plus proche des villes. La recherche le prouve.
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
This will happen whether we legislate or not, because electric cars are already much cheaper to run and will very soon be cheaper to buy, something that the public is not yet aware of. To ease the transition, we need to help retrain trades that will no longer be in demand (mechanics, for example).
Cela se passera que l'on légifère ou pas, car les voitures électriques sont déjà bien moins cher à l'utilisation et seront très prochainement moins cher à l'achat, ce que la population ne perçoit pas encore. Il faudrait aider à la reconversion les métiers qui ne seront plus demandés pour alléger la transition (mécaniciens par exemple).
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
Prohibitions can quickly become political points that delay projects even further. Incentives are better and can make everyone win.
Les interdits peuvent vite devenir des points politique qui retardent encore plus les projets. L'incitation est meilleur et peut faire gagner tout le monde.
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
We mustn't make our concept of landscape sacred to the detriment of nature and biodiversity. So, on a case-by-case basis, we need to be able to show a little flexibility as long as the environmental arguments are convincing.
Il ne faut pas sacraliser notre conception du paysage au détriment de la nature et de la biodiversité. Au cas par cas, il faut pouvoir montrer donc un peu de souplesse tant que les arguments environnementaux sont convaincants.
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
Very divided on this question. If the technology for small power plants progresses at an affordable cost, then it may be worthwhile in the medium term. In the long term, it's better to get rid of them, but if we can't find the means to achieve our climate objectives with renewables and a safe technology exists, I wouldn't throw the idea out completely.
Très partagé sur cette question. Si la technologie pour les petites centrales progresse à coût abordable progresse, alors cela peut valoir la peine à moyen terme. A long terme il vaut mieux s'en débarrasser, mais si nous ne trouvons pas les moyens d'arriver à nos objectifs climatique avec les renouvelable et qu'une technologie sûr existe, je ne jetterais pas complètement l'idée.
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 |
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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 |
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Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
In coordination with other states yes.
En coordination avec les autres Etats oui.
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 |
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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 |
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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
Exchanges with other countries require collaboration and relationships. Participation in European research programs is essential. The control of monopolies and large Internet platforms can only be achieved through cooperation with our neighbors.
Tout échanges avec d'autres pays demande une collaboration et de relations. La participation aux programmes de recherche européens est primordiale. Le contrôle des monopoles ainsi que des grandes plateforme internet ne peut se faire qu'avec une bonne collaboration avec nos voisins.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The notion that Switzerland has always been entirely neutral is a myth. Switzerland must support a system of international law wherever possible.
La notion que la Suisse a toujours été entièrement neutre est un mythe. La Suisse doit soutenir un système de droit international là ou s'est possible.
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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Comment
Yes, for areas where a market exists, but we also need strong regulation to enable the market (against cartels, monopolies and market manipulation).
Oui, pour les domaines ou un marché existe, mais il faut aussi avoir une régulation forte qui permette le marché (contre les cartels, monopoles et manipulations du marché).
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".
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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 |
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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
Having full prisons solves nothing. Just look at the United States.
Avoir des prisons pleines ne résout rien. Il suffit de voir les États Unis.
Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
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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 |
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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 |
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Comment
The country's future depends on education and research.
L'avenir du pays dépends de la formation et de la recherche.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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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"?
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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
We've just increased the retirement age for women, so it's not the right time to do it. But to improve quality of life, we need to allow greater flexibility for those who want to continue working, without stigmatizing them.
Nous venons d'augmenter l'age de la retraite pour les femmes, donc c'est pas le moment pour le faire. Mais l'amélioration de la qualité de vie, il faudrait permettre une plus grande flexibilité pour ceux qui veulent continuer à travailler sans les stigmatiser.
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