Cyril Leuba
Eidgenössisch-Demokratische Union | 4101
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
Above all, the state should allocate resources to reducing the cost of healthcare treatments rather than subsidizing premiums.
L'état devrait surtout allouer des moyens pour réduire le coût des traitements de santé plutôt que de subventionner les primes.
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
A couple's decision to marry should not adversely affect their AHV pension. What's more, some couples prefer to divorce (although still living together) before retirement to avoid this injustice.
La décision pour un couple de se marier ne devrait pas péjorer sa rente AVS. De plus, certains couples préfèrent se divorcer (bien que faisant toujours ménage commun) avant leur retraite pour éviter cette injustice.
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
If there's a liquidity problem for annuity payments due to increasing life expectancy, we might as well encourage capital withdrawals rather than nibbling away at annuitants' standard of living.
S'il y a un problème de liquidité pour verser les rentes à cause de l'augmentation de l'espérance de vie, autant favoriser le retrait du capital plutôt que de grignoter sur le niveau de vie des rentiers.
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
The first months of a child's life are the most decisive for the rest of his life. All the more so if his parents can be with him.
Les premiers mois de vie d'un enfant sont les plus déterminants pour la suite de sa vie. D'autant mieux si ses parents peuvent être avec lui.
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
I think it would be more desirable to encourage the construction of smaller (and therefore less expensive) homes.
Une incitation à la construction de logements plus petits (donc moins onéreux) me parait plus souhaitable.
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
The current consensus strikes a good balance between individual freedom and the health of the community.
Le consensus actuel permet un bon équilibre entre liberté individuelle & santé de la collectivité.
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
The difficulty lies in taxing sugars that are added in order to increase a consumer's dependence on a food, but not those that are naturally present.
Toute la difficulté réside à taxer le sucre qui serait rajouté dans le but d'augmenter la dépendance d'un consommateur à un aliment mais pas de ceux qui sont présents naturellement.
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
This system would penalize those who really need health treatment, and would be tantamount to undermining the primary aim of social insurance, which is to help the most disadvantaged. On the other hand, reimbursing only treatment prescribed by a general practitioner would not only enhance the value of this profession, but would also reduce the need for specialist care, which is costly to the community and could be avoided.
Ce système pénaliserait les personnes qui sont réellement dans le besoin de traitements de santé et équivaudrait à détériorer le but premier d'une assurance sociale, à savoir aider les plus démunis. En revanche, ne rembourser que les traitement prescrits par un médecin généraliste permettrait non-seulement de revaloriser ce métier mais également de faire baisser les recours à des médecins spécialistes, qui eux, coûtent cher à la collectivité et qui pourraient être évités.
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
Subordinate them to Parliament, whose decisions are more representative of the various interests of the population (and in particular its minorities/specificities).
Les subordonner au Parlement dont les décisions sont plus représentatives des divers intérêts de la population (et notamment de ses minorités/spécificités).
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
Public health does not stop at the borders of each canton (as we have seen with Covid), but could be improved with a more global vision.
La santé publique ne s'arrête pas aux frontières de chaque canton (comme nous l'avons remarqué avec le Covid) mais pourrait être améliorée avec une vision plus globale.
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
Without having the necessary scientific hindsight, I think that integration is better than sidelining. Sooner or later, these children will be confronted with the world, as long as they have had the opportunity to prepare for it in a supported environment. However, this approach requires more resources (number of teachers). Is this really bearable and feasible?
Sans avoir le recul scientifique nécessaire, je pense que l'intégration est meilleure que la mise de côté. Tôt ou tard, ces enfants seront confrontés au monde, autant qu'ils aient eu l'occasion de s'y préparer dans un environnement accompagné. Toutefois, cette approche requiert plus de moyens (nombre d'enseignants). Est-ce vraiment supportable et envisageable ?
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
Adapting content to our times rather than adapting requirements.
Adapter le contenu à notre temps plutôt qu'adapter les exigences.
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
The state is already committed to this, and the cost of training is lower than in many other countries.
L'état s'engage déjà et permet un coût de formation bas en comparaison de beaucoup d'autres pays.
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
Facilitated naturalization already exists in certain cases. However, certain conditions also depend on the canton of residence. If this changes, certain criteria are "lost". A more flexible approach would be desirable.
La naturalisation facilitée existe déjà pour certains cas. En revanche, certaines conditions dépendent également du canton de résidence. Si celui-ci change, certains critères sont "perdus". Un assouplissement dans ce sens serait souhaitable.
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
The Federal Council already sets the figures annually according to need.
Le Conseil fédéral fixe déjà les chiffres annuellement selon les besoins.
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
Provided that the country in which the center is located is as safe as Switzerland! Utopian?
Pour autant que le pays dans lequel le centre se trouve soit aussi sûr que la Suisse ! Utopique ?
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
Citizenship rights can only be obtained through naturalization.
L'obtention de droits civiques doit passer par la naturalisation.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
While legalization provides a better framework for therapeutic use, it in no way eliminates the risks of addiction associated with recreational use, or even increases them, as public opinion trivializes its use.
La légalisation permet certes un meilleur encadrement de l'usage thérapeutique mais n'enlève en rien les risques d'addiction liés à l'usage récréatif, voir même les augmentent car sa consommation se banalise dans l'opinion publique.
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 State's mission is to protect its citizens (especially the weakest). By authorizing the "murder on demand" (the legal term for direct active euthanasia) of the latter, the opposite is true.
L'Etat a pour mission de protéger ses citoyens (notamment les plus faibles). En autorisant le "meurtre sur demande" (terme légal pour désigner l'euthanasie active directe) de ceux-ci, c'est tout l'inverse.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Gender is a recent concept. The state should not allow itself to be influenced by currents of thought on which we do not have the necessary hindsight to know whether they will influence our society for good or ill.
Le genre est un concept récent. L'état ne devrait pas se laisser influencer par des courants de pensée sur lesquels nous n'avons pas le recul nécessaire pour savoir s'ils vont influencer en bien ou en mal notre société.
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
As these two types of couples are different by nature, it's reasonable that their rights should be different too.
Ces deux modèles de couples étant par nature différents, il est raisonnable que leurs droits soient différents également.
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
Although introduced "temporarily" in 1915 to cover military expenditure, this tax provides the Confederation with a source of revenue (2nd only to VAT) based on money earned. VAT, on the other hand, operates on the basis of what is consumed. In this way, diversity ensures greater resilience in the face of financial crises.
Bien qu'instauré "temporairement" en 1915 dans le but de couvrir les dépenses militaires, cet impôt permet à la Confédération une rentrée d'argent (2ème rentrée après la TVA) fonctionnant sur la base de l'argent gagné. La TVA quant à elle fonctionne sur la base de ce qui est consommé. Ainsi la diversité permet une plus grande résilience face aux crises financières.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Especially since a married couple is currently penalized in relation to other forms of union.
D'autant plus qu'un couple marié est actuellement pénalisé vis-à-vis des autres formes d'union.
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
Inherited wealth has normally already been taxed once. Should it be taxed again? What's more, with the rising value of real estate, who would like to be forced to pay a certain sum of money when bequeathed real estate?
La fortune composant un héritage a normalement déjà été taxée une fois. Faut-il la taxer une fois de plus ? De plus, avec l'augmentation de la valeur des biens immobiliers, qui aimerait se voir contraint de payer une certaine somme d'argent alors qu'on lui lègue un bien immobilier ?
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
Since its creation, one of Switzerland's strengths has been the cohesion between its constituent cantons. Equalization supports this principle.
Depuis sa création, une force de la Suisse est la cohésion entre les cantons qui la compose. La péréquation soutient ce principe.
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
As the cost of living varies from canton to canton, I believe that it should remain up to the cantons to set a minimum wage, if one is to be set at all.
Le coût de la vie étant disparate entre les cantons, je suis d'avis que cela doit rester de la compétence des cantons de déterminer un salaire minimum, si tant est qu'il faille en définir un.
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
The news is full of financial scandals. Even so, would stricter regulation help prevent these problems? Not for sure, since misappropriations always take place outside the regulatory framework.
L'actualité est un perpétuel recommencement de scandales financiers. Quand bien même, une réglementation plus stricte permettrait-elle d'éviter ces problème ? Pas sûr car les malversations se font toujours hors des réglementations.
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
Above all, households (or small communities) should be able to choose not to be connected to the grid if they can meet their own electricity needs.
Les ménages (ou petites collectivités) devraient surtout pouvoir choisir de ne pas être raccordé au réseau dans le cas où ils peuvent subvenir eux-mêmes à leur propre besoin en électricité.
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
On the other hand, let's build smaller homes. A majority of households would be able to live in a smaller house without any constraints, and the number of dwellings could therefore be higher on the same surface area.
Mais par contre construisons des logements moins grands. Une majorité des ménages pourrait vivre sans contraintes dans plus petit et de ce fait le nombre de logement pourrait être plus élevé sur une même surface de territoire.
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 support the idea of equal pay for equal work. However, for the approach to be fully coherent, every wage paid (not just those paid to women) would have to be verifiable to ensure that it corresponds to the value of the work done, which is virtually impossible.
J'adhère à l'idée qu'un salaire égal soit versé pour un travail égal. Cependant pour que la démarche puisse être entièrement cohérente, il faudrait que chaque salaire versé (pas seulement ceux versés aux femmes) puisse être contrôlé pour s'assurer qu'il correspond à la valeur du travail fourni, ce qui est pratiquement impossible.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Increasing road infrastructure in most cases means increasing individual mobility, and ultimately does not solve the problem of congestion.
Augmenter les infrastructures routières revient dans la majorité des cas à augmenter la mobilité individuelle et ne résout finalement pas les problèmes d'engorgement.
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
If the aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, every vehicle emits (in order of magnitude) a similar amount over its entire lifespan. Ideally, the focus should be on reducing the number of kilometers we drive each year (regardless of the type of propulsion we use).
Si le but est de réduire les gaz à effet de serre, tout véhicule en émet (en ordre de grandeur) une quantité similaire si l'on tient compte de sa durée de vie complète. L'idéal serait de mettre l'accent sur comment réduire nos kilomètres parcourus chaque année (indépendamment du type de propulsion de nos véhicules).
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
History shows that Switzerland works best when it relies on incentives rather than bans (unlike many neighboring countries).
L'histoire nous montre que la Suisse fonctionne mieux en misant sur des incitations plutôt que sur des interdictions (à l'inverse de beaucoup de pays voisins).
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
If we want to do without non-renewable energies without reducing our consumption, we have to give ourselves the means to develop renewable energies, otherwise we run the risk of running out of energy. However, each type of renewable production should be subject to different regulations, adapted to its specific configuration (the constraints are not the same for a dam in a valley as for a solar panel on the roof of a house).
Si l'on souhaite se passer des énergies non-renouvelables sans réduire notre consommation, il faut bien se donner les moyens de développer le renouvelable sinon nous courrons le risque de manquer d'énergie. Chaque type de production renouvelable devrait néanmoins être soumis à une réglementation différente et adaptée à sa configuration (les contraintes ne sont pas les même pour un barrage dans une vallée que pour un panneau solaire posé sur un toit de maison).
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
Although nuclear power generation has many advantages (controllable, cheap kWh, CO2-free fuel), the fact that nuclear waste is an unresolved issue leads me to believe that this mode of generation is not a good solution, and sounds like an admission of weakness in our mastery of this technology.
Bien que la production d'électricité issue du nucléaire ait beaucoup d'avantage (pilotable, kWh bon marché, combustible ne rejetant pas de CO2), le fait que les déchets nucléaires soient une problématique non-réglée me pousse à penser que ce mode de production n'est pas une bonne solution et sonne comme un aveu de faiblesse quant à la maitrise que nous avons de cette technologie.
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
If these services were lacking in these regions, disparities would increase.
Si ces services venaient à manquer dans ces régions, une augmentation des disparités s'en suivrait.
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
When you consider that Switzerland consumes much more electricity per year than the world average (and even the average for "developed" countries), this could be an interesting idea to encourage everyone to be more aware of their attitude to electricity use.
Quand on sait que l'on consomme en Suisse beaucoup plus d'électricité annuellement qu'en moyenne mondiale (et même qu'en moyenne des pays "développés"), l'idée pourrait s'avérer intéressante afin d'inciter chacun à prendre conscience de son attitude vis-à-vis de l'utilisation de l'électricité.
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
The media focus is great when it comes to reporting a case of a large predator attacking a livestock animal. Let's be careful not to let our emotions guide us, and concentrate on the importance of preserving biodiversity in its entirety, even for the small animals/organisms that are just as necessary to the proper functioning of nature.
Le focus médiatique est grand quand il s'agit de relater un cas d'attaque d'un grand prédateur sur un animal de rente. Faisons attention de ne pas nous laisser guider par nos émotions et concentrons-nous sur l'importance de préserver la biodiversité dans sa globalité également pour les petits animaux/organismes qui sont tout autant nécessaire au bon fonctionnement de la nature.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Removing direct payments from "conventional" farms would create a wave of farm bankruptcies, as it's not possible to convert overnight. This would deprive us of a significant amount of local food. Instead, the state should support farmers in their transition to sustainability. The end result would be the same, but without forcing farmers out of business.
Enlever les paiements directs aux exploitations "conventionnelles" reviendrait à créer une vague de faillite des exploitations car il n'est pas possible de se reconvertir du jour au lendemain. Cela nous priverait d'une quantité de nourriture locale importante. L'état devrait plutôt accompagner les exploitants dans une transition pour la durabilité. La finalité serait la même mais sans avoir forcé des exploitants à mettre la clé sous la porte.
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
The rules are already strict in Switzerland, which greatly limits factory farming, unlike in other countries where animals are crammed together.
Les règles sont déjà strictes en Suisse, ce qui limite grandement les élevages industriels à l'inverse de ce que l'on voit dans d'autres pays où les animaux sont entassés les uns sur les autres.
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
If the (many) signatories of the Montreal Convention believe that this is necessary to safeguard biodiversity, then let's follow their lead. The tricky question is, how can we achieve this goal in a country where only 13.4% of the land surface is currently dedicated to biodiversity, and which is relatively densely populated?
Si les signataires (nombreux) de la convention de Montréal pensent que cela est nécessaire afin de sauvegarder la biodiversité, alors emboitons-leur le pas. La varie question est, comment atteindre cet objectif dans un pays ou il n'y a actuellement que 13.4% de la surface qui y est consacrée et qui est relativement peuplé ?
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
We can (and must?) do without plastic, since we are (on a human scale) incapable of preventing its harmful effects on Earth.
Nous pouvons (et devons ?) nous passer du plastique puisque nous sommes (à l'échelle de l'humanité) incapables d'empêcher ses effets néfastes sur Terre.
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
Since the industry favors buying new for money's sake alone, reuse will certainly not come from it. Our ancestors repaired a lot rather than buy new, so let's remember that.
Puisque l'industrie favorise l'achat à neuf pour des questions d'argent uniquement, la favorisation de la réutilisation ne viendra en tout cas pas de celle-ci. Nos ancêtres réparait beaucoup plutôt que d'acheter du neuf, sachons nous en souvenir.
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
The heart of the matter, however, is not antenna radiation. The increase in overall bandwidth thanks to 5G plays into the hands of the digital giants, whose aim is to keep us captive by inundating us with as much stimulus as possible. So, if we were more globally aware of this problem, these applications would lose in importance and 5G would no longer prove as indispensable as it is now. because less data would pass through this network.
Le coeur du problème n'est toutefois pas le rayonnement des antennes. L'augmentation de la bande passante globale grâce à la 5G fait surtout le jeu des géants du numérique dont le but est de nous garder captif en nous inondant du plus de stimulus possibles. Ainsi, si nous étions plus globalement conscient de ce problème, ces applications perdraient en importance et la 5G ne se révèlerait plus aussi indispensable qu'elle ne l'est maintenant. car moins de données transiteraient par ce réseau.
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Digital technology has a lot going for it, but it's important to avoid centralizing data. A centralized (e.g. state-run) IT system would be more vulnerable to attack and abuse of power,
Le numérique a beaucoup de bon, attention toutefois à éviter la centralisation des données. Un système informatique centralisé (par exemple étatique) serait plus vulnérable aux attaques ainsi qu'aux abus de pouvoir,
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
Digital giants are only as valuable on the stock market as the time they spend on their platforms. To do so, they use every means at their disposal, including providing us with biased information, which ultimately has negative consequences for our very real society. Hearing only what suits us, we become less tolerant, more aggressive in the face of contrary opinions, and our democratic system weakens.
Les géants du numériques sont d'autant plus valorisés en bourse qu'ils n'arrivent à nous faire passer du temps sur leur plateforme. Pour se faire, tous les moyens sont bons y compris nous fournir de l'information biaisée ce qui finit par avoir des conséquences négatives dans notre société bien réelle elle. N'entendant que ce qui nous correspond, nous devenons moins tolérants, plus agressifs face à des opinions contraires, et notre système démocratique s'affaiblit.
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
I particularly support the part relating to the corporate exemption, since each company is made up of individuals who have already been subject to the levy.
C'est surtout la partie liée à l'éxonération des entreprises qui bénéficie de mon soutien puisque chacune d'elle est composée de personnes physiques ayant déjà été soumises à la redevance.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
According to certain studies, certain parts of our brain finish developing after the age of 18 (the current age of majority). Lowering the voting age would be tantamount to allowing people who are not yet equipped with their full cognitive faculties to participate in decision-making, which I see as a regression.
Selon certaines études, certaines parties de notre cerveau finissent de se développer après 18 ans (l'âge actuel de notre majorité). Abaisser le droit de vote reviendrait à permettre à des personnes qui ne sont pas encore équipées de leur pleines facultés cognitives de participer à des décisions, ce que je vois comme une régression.
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
A strengthening of direct democracy. The real debate will be how much money is needed to launch such a referendum.
Un renforcement de la démocratie directe. Le vrai débat sera de savoir quel devra être le montant pour qu'un tel référendum puisse être lancé.
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
In 2022, the army will have 100,000 soldiers. If a precise reason for the increase were to be formulated, then I could consider adhering to an increase.
En 2022 l'effectif de l'armée était de 100'000 soldats. Si une raison précise de l'augmentation devait être formulée alors je pourrais considérer adhérer à une augmentation.
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
Since, by virtue of its neutrality, Switzerland cannot join NATO in any case, what would be the point of developing its cooperation with NATO?
Puisqu'en vertue de sa neutralité, la Suisse ne peut de toute façon pas adhérer à l'OTAN, quel serait l'intérêt de développer sa coopération avec celle-ci ?
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
All weapons ultimately fuel war (even if they are supplied to the aggressor). Switzerland should concentrate instead on providing humanitarian aid, in which we have a great deal of recognized experience.
Toutes les armes alimentent finalement la guerre (même si celles-ci sont fournies à l’agressé). La Suisse devrait plutôt se concentrer sur la fourniture de moyens humanitaires dont nous avons une grande et reconnue expérience.
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Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The risks of abuse in the use of this data are far too great with such devices compared to the safety improvements they could bring.
Les risques de dérives dans l'utilisation de ces données sont bien trop grands avec de tels dispositifs par rapport à l'amélioration sécuritaire qu'ils pourraient apporter.
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
Although the idea of reintroducing systematic border controls is appealing from a security point of view, are we really in a position to do so knowing that we border 4 EU countries and that this could bring more negatives than positives?
Bien que l'idée de réintroduire des contrôles systématiques aux frontières soit alléchante d'un point de vue sécuritaire, sommes-nous réellement en position de le faire nous sachant limitrophe de 4 pays de l'UE et que cela pourrait amener plus de négatif que de positif ?
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
The EU, with its omnipresence in Western Europe, has a tendency to interfere in our country's affairs (notably by seeking to enforce its legal decisions rather than our own). If we are a country, it's because we have our own identity and are capable of making decisions for ourselves without being prompted by anyone bigger than ourselves. Closer relations with the EU risk giving it the opportunity to achieve its ends.
L'UE, de part son omniprésence en Europe occidentale a tendance à chercher à s'immiscer dans les affaires de notre pays (notamment à vouloir faire valoir ses décisions de justice plutôt que les nôtres). Si nous sommes un pays, c'est que nous avons une identité propre et que nous sommes aptes à prendre des décisions par nous-même sans être incité par plus grand que nous. Rendre nos relations plus étroites avec l'UE risque de lui donner l'opportunité d'arriver à ses fins.
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
Since we're talking about the exchange of agricultural products, I'd hate to see our domestic food production weakened any further by the far greater weight of American production. What's more, do we really want to increase trade in goods with a country that's not on our continent, but on the other side of the Atlantic?
Puisqu'il s'agit justement de l'échange de produits issus de l'agriculture, je n'aimerais pas d'avantage affaiblir notre production indigène de nourriture face à la production américaine qui pèse nettement plus. De plus, souhaitons-nous réellement augmenter des échanges commerciaux de marchandises avec un pays qui se trouve, non pas sur notre continent, mais outre-Atlantique ?
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
So that the choice of suppliers is no longer based solely on price. Be careful, however, as such a measure could make our companies less competitive on the global market.
Pour que le choix des fournisseurs ne soient plus uniquement portés par le prix. Attention toutefois car une telle mesure pourrait rendre nos entreprises moins concurrentielles sur le marché mondial.
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
However, this would be a gamble, as there is no guarantee that a free trade agreement will be renewed without the free movement of people. The main stumbling block of the current agreement lies in the "guillotine" clause, which has transformed the 7 different agreements into 1. Redoubling our diplomatic efforts to have this clause cancelled would enable us to look forward to the rest of the negotiations with greater peace of mind.
Ce serait toutefois un coup de poker car rien ne nous garantis le renouvellement d'un accord de libre-échange sans la libre circulation des personnes. La pierre d'achoppement de l'accord actuel réside surtout dans la clause "guillotine" qui a transformé les 7 accords différents en 1 seul. Redoubler d'efforts diplomatiques pour faire annuler cette clause nous permettrait d'envisager la suite des négociations de manière plus sereine.
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
Neutrality is a guarantee of security. It is more of a deterrent than our army, because by hosting everyone's interests, we become everyone's partner rather than a potential enemy.
La neutralité est gage de sécurité. Celle-ci est plus dissuasive que notre armée car en hébergeant les intérêts de tous, nous devenons le partenaire de chacun plutôt qu'un ennemi potentiel.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Being blameless does not mean that a state measure can be abusive.
Ne rien avoir à se reprocher ne signifie pas qu'une mesure de l'Etat puisse être abusive.
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
The market has become increasingly liberalized in recent decades. However, the concentration of wealth has only accelerated, and the disparities have widened.
Le marché s'est de plus en plus libéralisé ces dernières décennies. Toutefois, la concentration de la fortune n'a fait que de s'accélérer et ses écarts augmenter.
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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Comment
A certain amount of redistribution by the state seems desirable to me, to enable everyone to live a decent life. However, the pooling (communism) of all goods for equal redistribution seems utopian to me.
Une certaine redistribution par l'Etat me parait souhaitable pour permettre à chacun une vie décente. Toutefois, la mise en commun (communisme) de tous les biens pour une redistribution égale me parait utopique.
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
Above all, I'd say that it's preferable for parents (regardless of the father/mother) to be able to look after their children as much as possible. They are the child's first authority figures, and their presence benefits the child's development (by creating a safe and supportive environment).
Je dirais surtout qu'il est préférable que les parents (indépendamment du père/de la mère) puissent s'occuper au maximum de leurs enfants. Ceux-ci sont ses premières figures d'autorité et leur présence bénéficie à son développement (création d'un cadre sécuritaire propice).
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 has already brought many benefits, but has also revealed a number of new risks.
La numérisation a déjà déployée de nombreux bienfaits mais a effectivement révélé certains risques nouveaux.
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
Forgiveness is no longer considered a solution, even though it is the only one that can rehabilitate both parties when a criminal act has been committed.
Le pardon n'est plus une solution considérée alors que c'est la seule qui permet la réhabilitation des deux parties lorsqu'un acte criminel a été commis.
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
Even if, for me, the statement is in the wrong order. Indeed, it's because of endless economic growth (which presupposes an infinite supply of natural resources, whereas these are finite by nature) that the environment has deteriorated.
Même si l'énoncé est pour moi dans le mauvais ordre. En effet, c'est bien à cause de la croissance économique sans fin (qui présuppose une infinité de ressources naturelles à disposition, alors que celles-ci sont finies par nature) que l'environnement s'est dégradé.
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
Perhaps spending in this sector could be increased a little if it ultimately leads to an improvement in the standard of living of beneficiaries.
Peut-être que les dépenses pourraient un peu augmenter dans ce secteur si celles-ci permettent finalement une amélioration du niveau de vie des bénéficiaires.
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
The budgets currently allocated enable Switzerland to compete internationally. The key to remaining competitive is to maintain cooperation agreements with other countries.
Les budgets actuellement alloués permettent à la Suisse d'être compétitive sur le plan international. La clé pour le rester est surtout de réussir à maintenir les accords de coopérations avec d'autres pays.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Provided they don't simply increase current subsidies, but serve to encourage agriculture to move away from practices dependent on the agrochemical industry.
Pour autant que celles-ci n'augmentent pas simplement les subventions actuelles mais servent à encourager l'agriculture à se défaire de pratiques dépendantes de l'industrie agrochimique.
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
Only with the active participation of the Swiss Confederation will it be possible to maintain an adequate service throughout the country. As this service is vital but unprofitable, no private company will provide it.
Seule une participation active de la Confédération permet de maintenir un service suffisant sur l'ensemble du territoire national. Celui-ci étant de nature vitale mais non-rentable, aucune entreprise privée ne le fera.
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
Some infrastructure for individual motorized transport will remain necessary.
Une certaine infrastructure pour le transport individuel motorisé demeurera nécessaire.
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Current spending makes Switzerland a country where everyone feels safe.
Les dépenses actuelles font de la Suisse un pays où chacun se sent en sécurité.
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
On the other hand, an internal transfer of the budget to increase the resources allocated to cyber-defense seems to me to be in order.
En revanche, un transfert à l'interne du budget pour augmenter les moyens alloués à la cyber-défense me semble d'actualité.
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
If increasing spending means not sending more money but sending skills to developing countries, then yes, this item could be increased.
Si augmenter les dépenses signifie non pas envoyer plus d'argent mais envoyer des compétences pour les pays en développement alors oui ce poste pourrait être augmenté.
Comment
The idea is to index it to life expectancy, so as to perpetuate the operation of social insurance.
L'idée étant que celle-ci puisse être indexée à l'espérance de vie de manière à péréniser le fonctionnement des assurances sociales.
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