Simone de Montmollin
FDP.Die Liberalen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 unequal treatment of married and unmarried couples must be eliminated. Marital status should have no influence on pension payments. What must prevail are the actual costs incurred.
Il faut supprimer l'inégalité de traitement entre couples mariés et non mariés. Le régime matrimonial ne doit pas avoir d'influence sur la rente. Ce qui doit prévaloir sont les coûts effectifs assumés.
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
Changes in life expectancy are also having an impact on the 2nd pillar. By lowering the conversion rate, we can take this into account and ensure pensions over the long term, without systematizing an unnecessary redistribution. It is not up to working people to pay for other working people. This insurance is based on capitalization, where the employee contributes for himself.
L'évolution de l'espérance de vie impacte également le 2e pilier. Diminuer le taux de conversion permet d'en tenir compte et d'assurer les rentes à long terme sans qu'une redistribution qui n'a pas lieu d'être ne se systématise. Il n'appartient pas aux actifs de payer pour les autres actif. Cette assurance est fondée sur la capitalisation, où l'employé cotise pour lui même.
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
Parental leave is a more equitable way of encouraging the sharing of tasks from the birth of a child. However, it must be affordable.
Le congé parental est plus équitable pour favoriser le partage des tâches dès la naissance d'un enfant. Toutefois, son coût doit pouvoir être supportable.
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
The Confederation has already granted an additional contribution for 2020. For the rest, this is a priority task for the cantons and municipalities.
La Confédération a déjà accordé une contribution supplémentaires en 2020. Pour le surplus, c'est une tâche prioritaire des cantons et des communes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 introduction of a sugar tax is leading manufacturers to substitute sugar with sweeteners that are not taxed, but not without risk and consequences. Reducing excessive sugar consumption requires a series of measures, starting with education and the promotion of a healthy, balanced diet.
L'introduction d'une taxe sur le sucre conduit les industriels à substituer le sucre par des édulcorants non taxés mais non sans risque ni conséquence. Réduire la consommation excessive de sucre passe un ensemble de mesures et commence par l'éducation et la promotion d'une alimentation saine et équilibrée.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The right of emergency can always be used, but Parliament must be involved more systematically and rapidly.
Le droit d'urgence pourra toujours être utilisé mais le Parlement doit pouvoir être impliqué plus systématiquement et rapidement.
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
It is up to the cantons to ensure that planning takes account of their specific needs. The role of the Confederation should remain subsidiary. But it should be able to set binding targets.
C'est aux cantons d'assurer une planification qui tienne compte des besoins et de leur spécificité. Le rôle de la Confédération doit rester subsidiaire. Mais celle-ci devrait pouvoir fixer des objectifs contraignants.
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
While I support the principle of integration, generalizing the concept of the integrative school today comes up against limits in terms of resources and availability of qualified staff.
Si je soutiens le principe de l'intégration, généraliser le concept de l'école intégrative se heurte aujourd'hui à des limites en matière de ressources et de disponibilité en personnels qualifiés.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The law on naturalization was accepted by the people 5 years ago. It makes no sense to change it now.
La loi sur la naturalisation a été acceptée par le peuple il y a 5 ans. La modifier maintenant n'est pas judicieux.
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 shortage of manpower means we have to adapt our system from time to time.
La pénurie de main d'oeuvre oblige à adapter ponctuellement notre système.
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
This would be contrary to our international commitments.
Cela serait contraire à nos engagements internationaux.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Protecting young people must remain the top priority. Liberalizing cannabis would send the wrong signal.
Protéger la jeunesse doit rester la priorité absolue. Libéraliser le cannabis serait un mauvais signal à leur donner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
I defend social partnership and therefore the principle that the minimum wage must be decided between the social partners. To enshrine it in law makes tripartite relations meaningless.
Je défends le partenariat social et donc le principe selon lequel le salaire minimum doit être décidé entre les partenaires sociaux. L'inscrire dans la loi vide de sens les relations tripartites.
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This is one of the prerequisites for an electricity agreement with the EU and for ensuring our security of supply.
C'est une des conditions pour pouvoir envisager un accord sur l'électricité avec l'UE et assurer notre sécurité approvisionnement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A package of awareness-raising and support measures is more effective than controls and penalties.
Un ensemble de mesures de sensibilisation et d'accompagnement est plus efficace que le contrôle et la sanction.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The safety of road users depends on adapting the road network to changing needs.
Il en va de la sécurité des usagers que d'adapter le réseau routier à l'évolution des besoins.
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
Transition must be unbidden
La transition doit se faire sans interdiction
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Security of supply is a priority, and new technologies must be allowed to emerge in all fields, including nuclear. Waste and safety issues are priorities.
La sécurité d'approvisionnement est une priorité et il faut permettre aux nouvelles technologies d'émerger dans tous les domaines yc nucléaire. Les questions de déchets et de sécurité sont prioritaires.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
These surfaces must be distributed equitably between town and country, private and public domains, and the effort must not rest solely on the shoulders of farmers. Surface quality is a priority.
Ces surfaces doivent être réparties équitablement entre Ville, campagne, domaine privé et publique et l'effort ne pas reposer uniquement sur les épaules des agriculteurs. La qualité des surfaces est une priorité.
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Very much in favor of a more sustainable use of electronic devices, but not of systematic government intervention.
Tout-à-fait favorable à une utilisation plus durable des appareils électronique mais pas un interventionnisme systématique de l'Etat.
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowering TV and radio license fees
A popular initiative aims to reduce television and radio fees (CHF 200 per household, exemption for businesses). Do you support this initiative?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The level of the fee must correspond to the expected mission, which must be redefinable.
La hauteur de la redevance doit correspondre à la mission attendue, qui doit pouvoir être redéfinie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Closer cooperation with NATO is necessary to ensure our security. But at the same time, we must maintain our neutrality and independence. Joining NATO is out of the question.
Renforcer la coopération avec l'OTAN est nécessaire pour assurer notre sécurité. Mais tout en gardant notre neutralité et notre indépendance. Il n'est pas question d'adhérer à l'OTAN.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
All the while respecting the interests of the Swiss agricultural sector.
Tout en respectant les intérêts des filières agricoles suisses.
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Swiss system is highly redistributive.
Le système suisse est très redistributeur.
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
Every situation is different.
Chaque situation est différente.
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
Digital technologies bring improvements in many areas, and also generate new risks.
Les technologies numériques apportent des améliorations dans beaucoup de domaines et génèrent de nouveau risques également.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Environment and growth should not be pitted against each other.
Environnement et croissance ne devraient pas être opposés l'un à l'autre.
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 aging of the population and demographic trends must be taken into account to prevent the AHV system from going bankrupt. Adjusting the age of entitlement to a full pension is one measure. Others need to be evaluated, such as the length of contributions. Flexibility to postpone retirement was introduced with AVS21 and should be encouraged.
On est obligé de tenir compte du vieillissement de la population et de l'évolution démographique pour éviter une faillite de l'AVS. Ajuster l'âge où l'on peut bénéficier d'une rente pleine est une des mesures. D'autres doivent être évaluées, comme la durée de cotisations. De la flexibilité pour repousser le départ à la retraite a été introduite avec AVS21 et devra être encouragée.
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