Louis von Mandach
Grünliberale | 4604
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
Mandatory insurance premiums should not place an excessive burden on households. However, the lever should be applied to health care costs in general, not to subsidies.
Obligatorische Versicherungsprämien dürfen die Haushalte nicht übermässig belasten. Der Hebel sollte aber ganz allgemein bei den Gesundheitskosten angesetzt werden, nicht bei den Subventionen.
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
The pension system needs to be fundamentally overhauled; in addition to conventional married couples, there are now a variety of other living arrangements that should be given equal pension benefits.
Das Rentensystem muss grundlegend überarbeitet werden, neben konventionellen Ehepaaren gibt es heute eine Vielzahl anderer Lebensformen, die gleichwertig verrentet werden sollen.
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
The current conversion rate is clearly too high, and the high-birth-rate pensioners are currently cashing in at the expense of the lower-birth-rate younger cohorts. That is not fair.
Der aktuelle Umwandlungssatz ist deutlich zu hoch, die jahrgangsstarken Rentner kassieren aktuell auf kosten der geburtenschwächeren jüngeren Jahrgänge. Das ist nicht fair.
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
Even more sensible would be a parental leave, which the parents can divide among themselves as they want. In addition, I am in favor of a right for an additional 3 months of unpaid leave in which one is protected from termination for both parents.
Noch sinnvoller wäre eine Elternzeit, welche sich die Eltern untereinander aufteilen können wie sie wollen. Zusätzlich bin ich für ein Recht für zusätzliche 3 Monate unbezahlten Urlaub in welchen man geschützt ist vor Kündigung für beide Elternteile.
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
Housing policy should be controlled primarily by the municipalities.
Wohnraumpolitik sollte v.a. von den Gemeinden gesteuert werden.
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
I think vaccination makes a lot of sense. As a liberal person, however, I am convinced that everyone should be able to decide for themselves. At the same time, it should also be possible to prescribe vaccination at certain times/locations (e.g. for employees in health institutions or for visitors to a nursing department during a pandemic).
Ich empfinde impfen als sehr sinnvoll. Als liberaler Mensch bin ich aber der Überzeugung, dass jeder für sich selber entscheiden können soll. Gleichzeitig soll es aber auch möglich sein, an bestimmten Zeiten/Orten eine Impfung vorzuschreiben (bspw. für Mitarbeitende in Gesundheitsinstitutionen oder auch für Besucher einer Pflegeabteilung während einer Pandemie)
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
...otherwise one would also have to introduce taxes for salt, fat, hormone-treated meat, non-organic products, non-vegan products, etc. Who is supposed to draw the line where?
..sonst müsste man auch Abgaben einführen für Salz, Fett, hormonbehandeltes Fleisch, nicht-bio-Produkte, nicht-vegan-Produkte, etc. Wer soll da wo die Grenzen ziehen?
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
Cost should not be a reason not to see a doctor when necessary. However, to my knowledge, primary care physicians are also overworked because many people want prescription drugs for every cold. Some personal responsibility should be rewarded.
Die Kosten sollten keinen Grund darstellen, nicht zum Arzt zu gehen, wenn es nötig ist. Meines Wissens sind die Hausärzte aber auch deshalb überlastet, weil viele Leute wegen jedem Schnupfen rezeptpflichtige Medikamente wollen. Eine gewisse Eigenverantwortung sollte belohnt werden.
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
In my opinion, we in Switzerland got through the COVID pandemic very well. The pandemic case has been on the "radar" of potential dangers for Switzerland for a very long time, so I was negatively surprised how uncoordinated the executive and legislative branches acted. I would wish that such cases are also practiced regularly, not only war cases with military exercises.... Then one could communicate much more clearly from the beginning.
Meines Erachtens sind wir in der Schweiz sehr gut durch die COVID-Pandemie gekommen. Der Pandemie-Fall ist schon sehr lange auf dem "Radar" potentieller Gefahren für die Schweiz, insofern war ich negativ überrascht wie unkoordiniert die Exekutive und Legislative agiert haben. Ich würde mir wünschen, dass auch solche Fälle regelmässig geübt werden, nicht nur Kriegsfälle mit Militärübungen... Dann könnte man viel klarer Kommunizieren von Anfang an.
Federal competence for national hospital planning
Should the federal government be given the authority to determine the hospital offering (national hospital planning with regard to locations and range of services)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Local politicians can hardly make unpopular decisions and close or reduce hospitals despite increased mobility. This is one of the reasons why our health care costs (health insurance premiums) are so high! I would expect more efficiency from more interference at the national level.
Lokalpolitiker können schlecht unpopuläre Entscheidungen treffen und trotz erhöhter Mobilität Spitäler schliessen oder reduzieren. Nicht zuletzt deshalb sind unsere Gesundheitskosten (Krankenkassenprämien) so hoch! Von mehr EInmischung auf nationaler Ebene würde ich mir mehr Effizient versprechen.
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
The concept of the integrative school brings many advantages. However, solutions are needed when the burden on the teachers becomes too great, or the quality of teaching for the other children is too much of a burden. With the current solution, as I experience it, the burden on the children and the teachers is too great.
Das Konzept der integrativen Schule bringt viele Vorteile. Es braucht aber Lösungen, wenn die Belastung für die Lehrpersonen zu gross wird, bzw. die Unterrichtsqualität für die anderen Kinder zu stark belastet wird. Mit der aktuellen Lösung, so wie ich sie erlebe, werdne Kalsse udn Lehrperson zu stark belastet.
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
As a small country in a highly interconnected world, it is ok if the level of the Matura is aligned with the "university tires" of other countries (is still high compared to DE, FR, etc.). It seems much more important to me that the Matura grades are nationally comparable, and a 5 in French as a foreign language means the same in Basel as in Chur.
Als kleines Land in einer stark vernetzten Welt ist es ok, wenn sich das Niveau der Matur den "Universitäts-Reifen" anderer Länder angleicht (ist immer noch hoch im Vergleich zu DE, FR, etc.). Viel wichtiger erscheint mir, dass die Maturitätsnoten national vergleichbar sind, und eine 5 in Französisch als Fremdsprache in Basel gleiches bedeutet wie in Chur.
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
However, I would be in favor of free "additional lessons", which every child can attend if he or she is slower than the class in a subject. This prevents stigmatization and relieves the middle class.
Ich wäre aber dafür, dass es gratis niderschwellige "Zusatzlektionen" gibt, welche jedes Kind besuchen kann, wenn es in einem Fach langsamer ist als die Klasse. Dies verhindert Stigmatisierung und entlastet den Mittelstand.
Immigration & integration
Make naturalization requirements more flexible
Should the conditions for naturalization be relaxed (e.g., shorter residence period)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Especially secondos who go to school here should have it easier. Language skills are important, as well as knowledge and respect for our culture and rights. https://grunliberale.ch/themen/migration_integration/einbuergerungen.html
Insb. Secondos, die hier zur Schule gehen, sollten es einfacher haben. Wichtig sind Sprachkenntnisse, sowie Kenntnisse und Respekt unserer Kultur und Rechte gegenüber. https://grunliberale.ch/themen/migration_integration/einbuergerungen.html
Increase the quota of third-country nationals for skilled workers
Should more qualified workers from non-EU/EFTA countries be allowed to work in Switzerland (increase third-country quota)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Especially in times with such a severe shortage of skilled workers as today.
Insb. in Zeiten mit so krassem Fachkräftemangel wie heute.
Asylum procedures outside Europe
Do you support efforts to house asylum seekers in centers outside Europe during the asylum procedure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I support the so-called "embassy asylum", but whether a realization is possible without coordination with the Schengen countries I do not know at the moment. Schengen enjoys higher priority.
Ich befürworte das sogenannte "Botschaftsasyl", ob eine Realisierung möglich ist ohne Koordination mit den Schengen-Ländern weiss ich aber derzeit nicht. Schengen geniesst höhere Priorität.
Voting rights for foreigners
Should foreign nationals who have lived in Switzerland for at least ten years be granted the right to vote and stand for election at the municipal level?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I hope that this will lead to greater identification with the new homeland and strengthen democracy.
Ich verspreche mir dadurch eine höhere Identifikation mit der neuen Heimat und eine STärkung der Demokratie.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I don't see in which aspects cannabis should be worse than tobacco or alcohol. As a liberal thinker, I think people should be able to decide for themselves.
Ich sehe nicht, in welchen Belangen Cannabis schlechter sein sollte als Tabak oder Alkohol. Als liberal denkender Mensch finde ich, die Leute sollen selber entscheiden können.
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
The prerequisite is, of course, the express consent of the sick person. In my opinion, medicine today is so advanced that people can still be left to live (vegetate) for a very long time without any chance of recovery and also without dignity and quality of life.
Voraussetzung ist natürlich das ausdrückliche Einverständnis des kranken Menschen. Meiner Ansicht nach ist die Medizin heute so weit fortgeschritten, dass man Menschen noch sehr lange leben (vor sich hin vegetieren) lassen kann, ohne Heilungschancen und auch ohne Würde und Lebensqualität.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Why do we need official genders? Better to abolish bureaucracy than to create new one!
Wozu braucht es amtliche Geschlechter? Lieber Bürokratie abschaffen als neue kreieren!
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
there are no better and worse people, certainly not because of the chosen way of life.
es gibt keine besseren und schlechteren Menschen, schon gar nicht aufgrund der gewählten Lebensform.
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
We have a structural deficit and excessive spending due to COVID, the Ukraine conflict, etc. However, I see great potential in various tax reforms, the current tax system is far too complex.
Wir haben ein strukturelles Defizit und übermässige Ausgaben wegen COVID, dem Ukraine-Konflikt, etc. Ich sehe aber grosses Potential in diversen Steuerreformen, das aktuelle Steuersystem ist viel zu komplex.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Only in the case of families, childcare should also be able to be counted up somehow, so that there are no incentives to one or the other system (50%/50% or 100%/0% or something in between...).
Einzig bei Familien sollte die Kinderbetreuung auch irgendwie aufgerechnet werden können, damit es keine Anreize zum einen oder anderen System gibt (50%/50% oder 100%/0% oder etwas dazwischen...)
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
I am fundamentally opposed to an inheritance tax, which is far too easy to leverage (e.g. bequeath to great-grandchildren and you have already paid no taxes with 2 generations). Instead, the wealth tax should be used. This ensures an annually budgetable item for heirs, heirs and the state and has the same effect. I am also of the opinion that working capital should be taxed less than cash, money or art collections...
Ich bin ganz grundsätzlich gegen eine Erbschaftssteuer, diese ist viel zu einfach auszuhebeln (bspw. vererben an Urenkel und schon hat man mit 2 Generationen keine Steuern bezahlt). Stattdessen sollte die Vermögenssteuer eingesetzt werden. Diese stellt einen jährlich budgetierbaren Posten für Vererbende, Erbende und den Staat sicher und hat den gleichen Effekt. Ebenfalls bin ich der Meinung, arbeitendes Kapital weniger besteuert werden sollte als Bargeld, Gld oder Kunstsammlungen...
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
The financial equalization is a difficult instrument and almost impossible to make fair. But I could imagine that e.g. incomes above 1 million CHF (natural persons) or 100 million CHF (legal persons) are only taxed by the state, not by the canton and so the "rich cantons" contribute more to the state budget than the poorer ones.
Der Finanzausgleich ist ein schwieriges Instrument und fast nicht möglich fair zu gestalten. Ich könnte mir aber Vorstellen, dass bspw. Einkommen über 1 Mio CHF (natürliche Perosnen) oder 100 Mio CHF (jur. Personen) nur noch durch den Staat besteuert werden, nicht durch den Kanton und so die "reichen Kantone" mehr zum Staatshaushalt beitragen als die ärmeren.
Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The regional differences in Switzerland are too great. In addition, jobs should not migrate abroad because they cannot be afforded here (and more non-educated people at the RAV instead).
Die regionalen Unterschiede in der Schweiz sind zu gross. Zudem sollen keine Arbeitsstellen ins Ausland abwandern, weil man sie sich hier nicht leisten kann (und dafür mehr nicht-ausgebildete Leute beim RAV).
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Especially for the new UBS, which could plunge the whole of Switzerland into misery in case of a failure. Bonuses should be taxed higher than fixed income and paid out mainly in delayed call options (e.g. 5-10 years). This would put a stop to short-term yield optimization and support long-term prosperity.
Insbesondere für die neue UBS, wleche bei einer Schieflage die ganze Schweiz in die Misere stürzen könnte. Boni sollten höher besteuert werden als fixes Einkommen und hauptsächlich in zeitverzögerten Call-Optionen (bsp. 5-10J) ausbezahlt werden. Damit wird dem kurzfristigen Renditeoptimieren ein Rigel geschoben, und die langfristige Prosperität unterstützt.
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
Is long overdue.
Ist schon lange überfällig.
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
The bureaucracy in the construction industry is enormous and is harmful to the national economy. I know building projects that are blocked for more than 10 years by slow authorities, objections and changing building and zoning regulations.... (!)
Die Bürokratie im Baugewerbe ist gewaltig und ist schädlich für die Volkswirtschaft. Ich kenne Bauvorhaben, die über 10 Jahre blockiert sind durch langsame Behörden, Einsprachen und sich ändernde Bau- und Zonenordnungen... (!)
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
I absolutely support the equality of men and women and diversity and all others. But I am against more bureaucracy and I think we have "bigger construction sites" at the moment. However, I can imagine that unjustified wage differences can also be compensated in court, or that companies have to make their wages transparent for the workforce.
Ich befürworte absolut die Gleichstellung von Mann und Frau und Divers und allen Anderen. Aber ich bin Gegner von mehr Bürokratie und ich glaube wir haben "grössere Baustellen" derzeit. Ich kann mir aber durchaus vorstellen, dass ungerechtfertigte Lohnunterschiede auch nachträglich gerichtlich ausgeglichen werden können, oder dass Unternehmen ihre Löhne transparent machen müssen für die Belegschaft.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More road generates more car traffic. It would be more important to reduce the reasons for the high mobility.
Mehr Strasse erzeugt mehr Autoverkehr. Wichtig wäre vielmehr die Gründe für die hohe Mobilität zu reduzieren.
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
I am actually against technology bans. A hydrogen engine can also function as a "combustion engine," and if it is fueled with green hydrogen, such a vehicle should not be banned. Accordingly, I would prefer to formulate that no more "environmentally harmful" vehicles may be sold after 2035. Of course, the "environmentally harmfulness" would then have to be written into the law in a way that can be measured holistically....
Ich bin eigentlich gegen Technologieverbote. Ein Wasserstoffmotor kann auch als "Verbrenner" funktionieren und wenn mit grünem Wasserstoff betankt, sollte so ein Fahrzeug nicht verboten werden. Entsprechend würde ich lieber formulieren, dass ab 2035 keine "umweltschädlichen" Fahrzeuge mehr verkauft werden dürfen. Natürlich müsste dann die "umweötschädlichkeit" irgendwie ganzheitlich messbar ins Gesetzt geschrieben werden....
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
Attractive incentive systems are needed, not only for climate targets, but more generally for development in the direction of sustainability (ecological, social and economic). Bans and commandments should have to be established as few as possible.
Es braucht attraktive Anreizsysteme, nicht nur für die Klimaziele, sondern ganz allgemein für eine Entwicklung in Richtung Nachhaltigkeit (ökologisch, sozial und wirtschaftlich). Verbote und Gebote sollten so wenige wie möglich etabliert werden müssen.
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
The protection of flora and fauna is extremely important and should be expanded in Switzerland (larger national park areas). But a sustainable energy supply is also important and should not be prevented by dogmatic environmental thoughts. My solution proposal: use alternative areas for exchange!
Der Schutz von Flora und Fauna ist extrem wichtig und sollte in der Schweiz ausgebaut werden (Grössere Nationalpark-Flächen). Aber eine nachhaltige Energieversorgung ist auch wichtig und sollte nicht durch dogmatische Umweltgedanken verhindert werden. Mein Lösungsvorschlag: alternative Flächen nutzen zum Abtausch!
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
Today clearly no, what the future brings, the gods know. Certainly, nothing must ever be built again that creates waste that will pollute the world for millennia and leave the disposal to the next generations.
Heute klar nein, was die Zukunft bringt wissen die Götter. Sicher darf niemals wieder etwas gebaut werden, das Abfälle kreiert, die über Jahrtausende die Welt belasten und die Entsorgung den nächsten Genertionen überlassen werden.
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
As an advocate of densification and an opponent of urban sprawl, I believe that the public service in rural areas should be much more limited than in urban areas.
Als Befürworter der Verdichtung und Gegner der Zersiedelung darf auf dem Lande m.E. der Service-Public deutlich reduzierter ausfallen als in urbanen Räumen.
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The largest consumers are companies that need electricity as a production factor (e.g. steel processing); these companies are in international competition and would leave Switzerland if electricity tariffs were progressive. In the private sector, I could imagine something in this direction.
Die grössten Verbraucher sind Unternehmen, welche Strom als Produktionsfaktor brauchen (bspw. Stahlverarbeitung), diese stehen im internationalen Wettbewerb und würden bei progresiven Stromtarifen die Schweiz verlassen. Im Privatbereich könnte ich mir etwas in diese Richtung vorstellen.
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
It must be ensured that the animals are afraid of settlements/humans.
Es muss sichergestellt sein, dass die Tiere Angst vor Siedlungen/Menschen haben.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The current system of direct payments in agriculture is absurd, far too complex and bureaucratic and should be revised in the interest of the general public (not the farmers!). (Set incentives correctly)
Das aktuelle System der Direktzahlungen in der Landwirtschaft ist absurd, viel zu komplex und bürokratisch und sollte im Interesse der Allgemeinheit (nicht der LAndwirte!) überarbeitet werden. (Anreize richtig setzen)
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
Farm animals are sentient beings, and their products may cost something.
Nutztiere sind fühlende Lebewesen, ihre Produkte dürfen etwas kosten.
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
Biodiversity secures our habitat more sustainably than maximum land area profitability.
Die Biodiversität sichert unseren Lebensraum nachhaltiger als maximale Bodenflächenrentabilität.
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
...whereby completely biodegradable plastics would also have to be included in the group of "recyclables". However, it would be better to reduce the proportion of fossil fuels every year.
...wobei biologisch komplett abbaubare Kunststoffe auch in die Gruppe der "Rezyklierbaren" aufgenommen werden müssten. Besser wäre jedoch den Anteil der fossilen Kuststoffe jährlich zu reduzieren.
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
Enforcement together with the EU
Durchsetzung gemeinsam mit der EU
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
More data with less radiation is the right direction of development and a good contribution to the public service (telephone, Internet, TV, radio, etc. are all accessible via 5G).
Mehr Daten mit weniger Strahlung ist die richtige Richtung der Entwicklung und ein guter Beitrag an den Service-Public (Telefon, Internet, TV, Radio etc. ist alles via 5G zugänglich)
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 cooperation with the EU
In zusammenarbeit mit der EU
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
Many traditional media houses have slept through the changing times and the changing consumption behavior of media consumers. These do not need to be "subsidized through". On the other hand, Swiss democracy and culture need a strong and large variety of media, which must be secured by the state (as the fourth power of the state), but not influenced in terms of content.
Viele traditionelle Medienhäuder haben den Wandel der Zeit und das veränderte Konsumverhalten der Medien-Konsumenten verschlafen. Diese müssen nicht "durchsubventioniert" werden. Hingegen braucht die Schweizer Demokratie und Kultur eine starke und grosse Medienvielfalt, diese gilt es staatlich zu sichern (als 4. Staatsgewalt), aber inhaltlich nicht zu beeinflussen.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Interested young people should also have a voice, currently age is overrepresented anyway.
Interessierte junge Menschen sollen auch eine Stimme haben, derzeit ist das Alter sowieso übervertreten.
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
would have been necessary for a long time!
wäre schon lange nötig!
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
National defense must be professionalized, especially in the digital sector or in influencing public opinion through external forces. More "foot soldiers" is not the right strategy.
Die Landesverteidigung muss professionalisiert werden, insb. im Digitalbereich oder bei der Beeinflussung der Volksmeinung durch externe Kräfte. Mehr "Fussvolk" ist nicht die richtige Strategie.
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
We live in a highly interconnected world, including in military defense.
Wir leben in einer stark vernetzten Welt, auch in der militärischen Verteidigung.
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
International law is one of the greatest achievements in human history, and it must be protected and strengthened.
Das Völkerrecht ist eine der grössten Errungenschaften der Menschheitsgeschichte, dieses gilt es zu schützen und stärken.
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
However, automatic searches for specific offenders should be possible on a local and time-limited basis.
örtlich und zeitlich begrenzt sollten automatische Fahndungen nach ganz bestimmten Übeltätern jeodch möglich sein.
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
Cooperation with the EU should be strengthened.
Die Zusammenarbeit mit der EU sollte gestärkt werden.
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
But no EU accession!
Aber kein EU-Beitritt!
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Ensure international competitiveness.
Internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit sichern.
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
In the modern world, the "Swiss" brand should refer not only to product quality, but also to respectful treatment of people and the environment.
Die Marke "Swiss" sollte sich in der modernen Welt nicht nur auf die Produktequalität, sondern auch auf den respektvollen Umgang mit Mensch und Umwelt beziehen.
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
Better create resilient framework agreements to the benefit of both parties.
Besser belastbare Rahmenverträge erstellen zum Vorteil beider Seiten.
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
Just as I don't want my children to watch when a student is bullied in class, Switzerland should not stand idly by when other countries disregard international and human rights.
So wie ich nicht will, dass meine Kinder zuschauen, wenn in der Klasse ein Schüler gemobbt wird, soll auch die Schweiz nicht tatenlos zuschauen wenn andere Länder die Völker- und Menschenrechte misachten.
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
that should be the case in any case and our legal system should ensure that.
das sollte auf jedenfall so sein und unser Rechtssystem sollte das so sicherstellen.
Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A free market economy ensures an innovative and agile economic world, no old and ailing companies are "fed through". In the long term, this ensures more jobs and prosperity than any centrally orchestrated state economy. In transitional phases, however, I see room for state intervention (e.g. subsidies for renewable energies, switching to organic farming, etc.).
Eine freie Marktwirtschaft sichert eine innovative und agile Wirtschaftswelt, es werden keine alten und maroden Firmen "durchgefüttert". Dies sichert langfristig mehr Jobs und Wohlstand als jegliche zentralistisch orchestrierte Staatswirtschaft. Bei Übergangsphasen sehe ich jedoch durchaus Spielraum für staatliche Interention (bspw. Subvention erneuerbarer Energien, Wechsel auf Bio-Landwirtschaft etc.)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The state should not care about the differences; the "upper end" is unimportant in sociopolitical terms. What is central is the question of the quality of life at the "lower end". In a "good state", everyone has a dignified, self-determined life and the same chances to reach the "upper end".
Der Staat sollte sich nicht um die Unterschiede kümmern, das "obere Ende" ist sozialpolitisch unwichtig. Zentral ist die Frage der Lebensqualität am "unteren Ende". In einem "guten Staat" haben alle ein würdiges, selbstbestimmtes Leben und die gleichen Chancen ans "obere Ende" zu gelangen.
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
I believe that it is not good for a child to be looked after by others 5 days a week from 7:00-19:00. Whether the parents split the day care or organize it in a traditional model is secondary in my opinion.
Ich glaube, dass es für ein Kind nicht gut ist, wenn es 5 Tage pro Woche von 7:00-19:00 fremdbetreut ist. Ob sich die Eltern die Tagesbetreuung aufteilen oder in einem traditionellen Modell organisieren ist m.E. sekundär.
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
let's grab them!
packen wir sie!
Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Punishment must be, but society benefits more from a successful WIedereingliederung.
Strafe muss sein, die Gesellschaft profitiert aber mehr von einer geglückten WIedereingliederung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
One should never sacrifice long-term livelihoods for short-term profit. However, economic growth does not always have to be in conflict with the environment (e.g. organic products are more expensive than conventionally produced ones, insurance companies are greener than coal mines...).
Man sollte nie langfristige Lebensgrundlagen dem kurzfristigen Profit opfern. Wirtschaftswachstum muss aber nicht immer im Konflikt mit der Umwelt stehen (bspw. sind Bio-Produkte teurer als konventionell erzeugte, Versicherungen grüner als Kohlebergwerke...)
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The retirement age should be made more flexible in principle, but should be based on life expectancy. It should be possible to pay pensions out of one's own contributions, especially without dependence on younger generations. This is not possible in the short term, but we should work toward it.
Das Rentenalter sollte grundsätzlich flexibilisiert werden, sich aber an der Lebenserwartung orientieren. Die Rente sollte aus eigenen Einzahlungen bezahlt werden können, insb. ohne Abhängigkeit von jüngeren Generationen. Dies ist kurzfristig nicht möglich, aber wir sollten darauf hin arbeiten.
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