Martin Widrig
Independent | 22.03
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
Der Staat muss dafür sorgen, dass die Grundbedürfnisse der Bevölkerung zu erschwinglichen Preisen gedeckt sind. L'État doit veiller à ce que les besoins fondamentaux de la population soient satisfaits à des prix abordables.
Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Reduce LPP pensions
As part of the reform of the BVG (occupational pension plan), pensions are to be reduced (lowering the minimum conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%). Are you in favor of this measure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Ein Algorithmus, mit welchem der Umwandlungssatz automatisch nach unten oder oben angepasst würde, wäre prüfenswert. Un algorithme qui ajusterait automatiquement le taux de conversion minimal à la hausse ou à la baisse mériterait d'être examiné.
Extend parental leave
Should paid parental leave be increased beyond today's 14 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Es kommt darauf an. Eine Beteiligung an den Gesundheitskosten kann sinnvoll sein. Sie sollte aber nicht dazu führen, dass sich ein Teil der Bevölkerung keine Gesundheitsversorgung mehr leisten kann.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Für solche Anliegen sind die Kantone zuständig. Die haben dies bisher gut gemacht und werden dies auch weiterhin gut machen.
Equal opportunities in education
Should the state be more committed to equal educational opportunities (e.g., through subsidized remedial courses for students from low-income families)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Das kommt sehr auf die menschenrechtskonforme Ausgestaltung an. Wen Personen von sich aus in ein Zentrum gehen könnten, um dort einen Antrag zu stellen, ohne jemals nach Europa gekommen zu sein, könnte dies für Betroffene sogar ein Vorteil sein. Ausschaffungen in Warte-Zentren in anderen Ländern erachte ich jedoch für höchst fragwürdig.
Voting rights for foreigners
Should foreign nationals who have lived in Switzerland for at least ten years be granted the right to vote and stand for election at the municipal level?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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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Comment
Es muss allerdings sichergestellt sein, dass die aktive Sterbehilfe dem Willen der Patient.innen entspricht und dass diese urteilsfähig sind.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
So lange die Paare keine Kinder haben, sollen sie gleichgestellt sein. Sobald es um Kinder geht, stellen sich (zum Teil naturgemäss) weitere Fragen. Das Kindeswohl muss vorrangig berücksichtigt werden und könnte gewisse Ungleichbehandlungen rechtfertigen. Grundsätzlich sollte homosexuellen Paaren aber die medizinisch unterstützte Fortpflanzung zu den gleichen Bedingungen offenstehen, wie heterosexuellen Paaren.
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
Steuern sollten generell so hoch wie nötig, aber so tief wie möglich sein.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Erbschaftssteuern eignen sich besonders gut dafür, dass Ungleichheiten in der Bevölkerung reduziert werden. Sie sollten jedoch knapp bemessen sein und keinesfalls zu einer "konfiskatorischen Steuer" ausarten.
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
Der Finanzausgleich ist vor allem für die ländlichen Kantone wichtig. Diese leisten ebenfalls einen wichtigen Beitrag für die Schweiz, dem sonst nicht gebührend Rechnung getragen wird.
Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Dies schützt am Ende die Banken und den Finanzplatz Schweiz. Es ist wichtig, dass unser Bankensystem bestehen bleibt (und nicht zusammenbricht).
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
Soweit es die Stromversorgung im eigenen Land nicht verunmöglicht.
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Wage equality between women and men
Are you in favor of stricter controls on equal pay for women and men?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ban new registrations of combustion engine vehicles from 2035
Should Switzerland ban the registration of new passenger cars with internal combustion engines starting in 2035?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Achieve climate targets through incentives
To achieve climate targets, should incentives and target agreements be relied on exclusively, rather than bans and restrictions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Make the rules for renewable energy less strict
Do you think it's fair that environmental and landscape protection rules are being relaxed to allow for the development of renewable energy?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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
Es sollten allerdings strengste Sicherheitsvorschriften gelten.
Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Wir müssen unsere Bauern schützen. Sie sind wichtig für die Nahrungsmittelversorgung. Einem ökologischen Leistungsnachweis kann man anderweitig Rechnung tragen (z.B. durch höhere Zahlungen, etc.).
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
Je besser es den Tieren geht, desto besser. Allerdings sollten die Bauern die notwendige Unterstützung erhalten, um dies zu ermöglichen.
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
Käme es zu einer Nahrungsmittelknappheit, müssen genügend Flächen für Ackerbau zur Verfügung stehen. Ansonsten ist die Förderung und bestmögliche Sicherung der Biodiversität ein schützenswertes Anliegen.
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
Wir sollten versuchen auf andere Art und Weise die richtigen Anreize zu schaffen. Verbote sind eine extreme Lösung.
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Es wäre sogar sinnvoll Zonen festzulegen, in denen es (möglichst) keine elektromagnetische Strahlung gibt. Zahlreiche Personen sind elektrosensibel und klagen über die Strahlenbelastung. Wir dürfen diese nicht vergessen. Zudem liesse sich so eine Kontrollgruppe machen und feststellen, ob sich die Strahlenbelastung tatsächlich negativ auf den Menschen auswirkt. Angeblich sollen dies unzählige von Studien suggerieren.
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
Ich befürworte Transparenzregeln, lehne aber die Haftung für Inhalte und "Desinformation" ab. Urheber von Beiträgen können strafrechtlich belangt werden, sollte dies notwendig sein. Ähnliches gilt für bewusste Täuschungen. Vieles, das ursprünglich als "Desinformation" bezeichnet wurde, hat sich nachträglich als richtig erwiesen. Wichtige Informationen wurden vorenthalten. Zudem besteht eine grosse Gefahr, dass der Begriff "Desinformation" dazu missbraucht wird, um Zensur zu rechtfertigen.
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
Ich bin für eine Abschaffung der Fernseh- und Radiogebühren. Meines Erachtens sollte der öffentliche Rundfunk über das ordentliche Steuerbudget ausreichend finanziert werden. Zudem sollte die Unabhängigkeit und Diversität der Beiträge dieser Medien gewährleistet sein. Soweit dies diesen Zwecken dient, würde ich auch ein Werbungsverbot unterstützen.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introducing an optional financial referendum against federal spending
Should it be possible to hold a referendum on federal spending above a certain amount (optional financial referendum)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Security & military
Increasing the size of the army to at least 120,000 soldiers
Are you in favor of expanding the army's target number of soldiers to at least 120,000?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Re-export of Swiss weapons
Should the Federal Council be allowed to authorize other states to re-export Swiss weapons in cases of a war of aggression in violation of international law (e.g., the attack on Ukraine)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Kooperation und Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Ländern ist immer positiv zu werten. Kooperation und Unabhängigkeit setzt aber auch Unabhängigkeit und Selbständigkeit voraus. Wir sollten uns nicht unnötig Regeln Dritter unterwerfen. Sinnvoller ist wie bisher der autonome Nachvollzug, soweit er mit unseren Interessen vereinbar ist.
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
Wir müssen genügend Bauern haben, die uns im Bedarfsfall versorgen können. Diese würden durch solch ein Abkommen stark belastet. Zudem würden wir riskieren, dass wir nicht mehr wissen dürften, ob wir gentechnisch veränderte Nahrung kaufen oder nicht.
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
Es wäre allerdings sinnvoll entsprechende Anreize zu schaffen.
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Dies sollte zumindest so sein. In der Praxis sieht es allerdings manchmal anders aus.
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
Von der freien Marktwirtschaft profitieren die Stärkeren. Der Staat muss zumindest sicherstellen, dass die Grundbedürfnisse der Bevölkerung zu erschwinglichen Preisen finanzierbar sind.
Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Ein gewisser Ausgleich ist erstrebenswert, z.B. durch eine Erbschaftssteuer, progressive Steuern und die Unterstützung von Bedürftigen (z.B. bei der Ausbildung). Ob dies notwendig ist oder nicht, ist jedoch ein Werturteil.
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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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 |
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Comment
Vor allem die Forschung sollte frei und unabhängig sein.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
Der Staat gibt bereits viel für den öffentlichen Verkehr aus. Dies ist gut so.
Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
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Comment
Ein z.B. an die Lebenswartung geknüpfter Algorithmus, der auch ein tieferes Rentenalter zur Folge haben könnte, wäre prüfenswert. Un algorithme lié à l'espérance de vie, par exemple, qui pourrait également entraîner un abaissement de l'âge de la retraite, mériterait d'être envisagé.