Mario Gsell
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 1103
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
For people with low and medium incomes, health insurance premiums are barely affordable. That is why more funds are urgently needed.
Für Menschen mit tiefen und mittleren Einkommen sind die Krankenkassenprämien kaum noch bezahlbar. Deshalb braucht es dringend mehr Mittel.
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
There is no reason why married couples are discriminated against compared to cohabiting couples. Unfortunately, the civil society has resisted this for years.
Es gibt kein Grund weshalb Ehepaare gegenüber Konkubinatspaare diskriminiert werden. Leider haben sich die Bürgerlichen jahrelang dagegen gewehrt.
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
Pension funds and insurance companies are making billions in profits - at the expense of our pensions! Pensions are already too low for people with low and medium incomes - especially for women.
Pensionskassen und Versicherungen machen Milliardengewinne - auf Kosten unserer Rente! Die Renten sind für Menschen mit tiefen und mittleren Einkommen - vor allem auch für Frauen - schon heute zu tief.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
All neighboring countries have much longer paid parental leave.
Alle Nachbarländer haben viel längere bezahlte Elternzeit.
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
Real estate sharks collect around 10 billion too much rent every year at the expense of tenants. Many can hardly afford the rents anymore More non-profit housing counteracts this.
Immobilienhaie kassieren jährlich rund 10 Milliarden zu viel Miete auf Kosten der Mieterinnen und Mieter. Viele können die Mieten kaum noch bezahlen Mehr gemeinnützige Wohnungen wirken dem entgegen.
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It is known that people with low and middle incomes are already considering a visit to the doctor. Late visits to the doctor cost billions.
Man weiss, dass Menschen mit tiefen und mittlerem Einkommen sich heute schon einen Arztbesuch überlegen. Zu späte Arztbesuche verursachen Milliardenkosten.
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 |
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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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Tighten the requirements for obtaining a high school diploma
Should the federal government raise the requirements for the gymnasiale matura?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Equal opportunities in education
Should the state be more committed to equal educational opportunities (e.g., through subsidized remedial courses for students from low-income families)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Research shows that children from lower classes are disadvantaged.
Untersuchungen zeigen, dass Kinder aus unteren Schichten benachteiligt sind.
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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Comment
A quarter of the people in Switzerland pay taxes, etc., but are not allowed to vote. That is not possible. In the past, women were also excluded. That is simply untenable!
Ein Viertel der Menschen in der Schweiz bezahlt zwar Steuern etc. darf aber nicht miteinscheiden. Das geht nicht. Früher warn auch die Frauen ausgeschlossen. Das ist einfach unhaltbar!
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Authorize active euthanasia
Would you be in favour of doctors being allowed to administer direct active euthanasia in Switzerland?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Discrimination is always bad!
Diskriminierungen sind immer schlecht!
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
The question is so wrongly posed. I am not fundamentally opposed to tax cuts, provided we can afford them and they benefit people with low and middle incomes. Experience shows, however, that the conservative parties only ever want tax cuts for the super-rich and corporations.
Die Frage ist so falsch gestellt. Ich bin nicht grundsätzlich gegen Steuersenkungen sofern wir es uns leisten können und sie Menschen mit tiefen und mittleren Einkommen zugute kommen. Die Erfahrung zeigt aber, dass die Bürgerlichen immer nur Steuersenkungen für die Superreichen und die Unternehmen wollen.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A demand of the SP for ages. The CVP (now the center) and the SVP in particular were against this.
Eine Forderung der SP seit Ewigkeiten. Dagegen war vor allem die CVP (heute Mitte) und die SVP.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Lowest taxes mainly benefit the rich and super-rich
Von Tiefststeuern profitieren vor allem dieReichen und Superreichen
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
It must not be that people who work full time can not live on it and therefore need social assistance. This means that the state indirectly pays these employers.
Es darf nicht sein, dass Menschen, vie voll arbeiten davon nicht leben können und deshalb Sozialhilfe benötigen. Das bedeutet dass der Staat indirekt diese Arbeitgeben bezhalt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Experience abroad shows that the cost of electricity for private individuals is usually higher.
Die Erfahrung im Ausland zeigt, dass die Stromkosten für Private meist höher sind.
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
Relaxing the utilization rate makes sense, but noise protection does not, of course.
Ausnutzungeziffer lockern ist sinnvoll, Lärmschutz natürlich nicht.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More roads always bring more traffic. We need to encourage people to change trains and spend more money on public transport.
Mehr Strassen bringen immer mehr Verkehr. Wir müssen das Umsteigen fördern und mehr Geld für den ÖV ausgeben.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I'm not a fan of bans, but I'm afraid that otherwise we won't reach the climate targets.
Ich bin kein Freund von Verboten, aber ich befürchte, dass wir die Klimaziele sonst nicht erreichen.
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
Nuclear power plants are highly dangerous and they are not CO-2 neutral (e.g. uranium mining). Moreover, nuclear power plants are expensive. They do not pay all costs by far. Without subsidies, no one would operate a nuclear power plant.
AKW sind hochgefährlich und sie sind auch nicht CO-2 neutral (z.B. beim Uranabbau). Zudem sind AKWs teuer. Sie bezahlen längst nicht alle Kosten. Ohne subventionen würde niemand ein AKW betreiben.
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
Public services such as public transport, post offices, etc. must be accessible to all.
Service Public Angebote wie ÖV, Poststellen etc. muss für alle zugänglich sein.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
We have to get away from the throwaway society.
Wir müssen wegkommen von der Wegwerfgesellschaft.
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It is true that radio and television are very SVP-friendly and constantly denigrate the left, you take a stand on the AHV-ABbau etc.. Nevertheless, they contribute to information and against fakenews.
Zwar sind Radio und Fersehen sehr SVP-freundlich und verunglimpfen die Linken ständig, Sie nehmen Stellung zum AHV-ABbau etc. Trotzdem leisten sie einen Beitrag zur Information und gegen Fakenews.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We must finally take effective measures against the rich Russians who are hiding billions here.
Wir müssen endlich griffige Massnahmen gegen die reichen Russen ergreifen, die hier Milliarden verstecken.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
We need an economy that serves people, not the other way around.
Wir brauchen eine Wirtschaft, die im Dienste des Menschen steht und nicht umgekehrt.
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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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
But I am convinced that environmental protection also generates economic growth. For example, many small and medium-sized businesses benefit from photovoltaic plants. Nuclear power plant construction produces far fewer jobs.
Ich bin aber davon überzeugt, dass Umweltschutz auch Wirtschaftswachstum erzeugt. Zum Beispiel profitieren von Fotovoltaikanlagen viele kleine und mittlere Betriebe. Ein AKW-Bau produziert viel weniger Arbeitsplätze.
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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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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Comment
In agriculture, only farms that do not use herbicides and pesticides should receive direct payments.
In der Landwirtschaft sollen nur Betriebe Direktzahlungen erhalten, die auf Herbizide und Pestizide verzichten.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
Older people can no longer find a job. Moreover, it is not at all true that the AHV cannot be secured in principle. The bourgeois have been saying this for 40 years. But the AHV makes billions in profit every year and a possible financial hole can be plugged if one wants that plitisch.
Ältere Menschen finden ja gar keine Stelle mehr. Zudem stimmt es gar nicht, dass die AHV grundsätzlich nicht gesichert werden kann. Seit 40 Jahren erzählen die Bürgerlich dies. Doch die AHV macht jährlich Milliardengewinn und ein allfälliges Finanzloch kann gestopft werden, wenn man das plitisch will.
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