Benjamin Mühlemann
FDP.Die Liberalen | Elected
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
Grundsätzlich: Prämienverbilligung ist Sache der Kantone, nicht des Bundes. Anzusetzen ist nicht bei der "Symptombekämpfung" sondern beim Ursprung des Problems, also bei den laufend steigenden Gesundheitskosten. Sie treiben die Prämien und dementsprechend die notwendigen Verbilligungen in die Höhe. Folglich braucht es effektivere kostendämpfende Massnahmen statt zusätzliche staatliche Mittel.
Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Einverstanden, wenn im Gegenzug gewisse Privilegien der Verheirateten in der AHV abgeschafft werden.
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
Ohne solche Massnahmen sind die Renten langfristig nicht gesichert.
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
Für die Wirtschaft ist das kaum zu bewältigen und auch nicht zu finanzieren. Ohnehin sind weiterführende Lösungen grundsätzlich Sache der Sozialpartner und nicht des Staats.
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
Keine Aufgabe des Bundes.
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
Eigenverantwortung.
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
Konsum = Eigenverantwortung.
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
Die Verantwortung der Patientinnen und Patienten betreffend die Kostenentwicklung im Gesundheitswesen muss gestärkt werden, damit die Kostensteigerung gedämpft werden kann. In diesem Kontext würde es z.B. Sinn machen, die Franchisen regelmässig an die Kostenentwicklung anzupassen. Ausserdem: Mehr Auswahlmöglichkeit bringt günstigere Prämien.
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
Die Kantone sind (im Sinne förderalistischer Lösungen) viel stärker und adäquater in die Entscheidfindung einzubeziehen. Regionale Lösungen sind vielfach einfacher umsetzbar und zu vermitteln.
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
Nein, es handelt sich um eine kantonale Kompetenz, und das soll so bleiben. Selbstverständlich aber soll Zusammenarbeit über die Kantonsgrenzen hinaus intensiviert werden.
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
Mittlerweile ist erkannt, dass das Konzept wohl zu stark ausgereizt wurde. Ein Schritt zurück täte gut.
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
Wenn das Verfahren (noch) vereinfacht werden kann, ist das umzusetzen. Hingegen ist an den Integrationsanforderungen festzuhalten.
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
Bisher wurden die Kontingente kaum je ausgeschöpft. Ergo braucht es keine Erhöhung.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Wer mitbestimmen will, kann/darf sich um eine Einbürgerung bemühen. Ein Automatismus ist falsch.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Authorize active euthanasia
Would you be in favour of doctors being allowed to administer direct active euthanasia in Switzerland?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Das Geschlecht sollte wenn immer möglich keine Rolle spielen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Wenn der Finanzhaushalt dies zulässt, dann ja. Die Mindererträge lassen sich dank mehr Dynamik in der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung kompensieren.
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
Es braucht keine neuen Steuern.
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 jetzige Finanzausgleich funktioniert. Er ist Resultat eines breit diskutierten und intensiv ausgehandelten Kompromisses. Je nach Entwicklung aufgrund der OECD-Steuerreform sind die Verteilmechanismen zu überprüfen und allenfalls anzupassen. Änderungen müssen zwischen den Kantonen und mit Einbezug des Bundes verhandelt werden.
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
Löhne sind Sache der Sozialpartner, nicht des Staats.
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
Noch strengere Regulierungen sind kaum das Patentrezept. Mit "Repression" lässt sich der zweifellos notwendige Kulturwandel in den Unternehmungen nicht erzwingen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Eine staatliche "Lohnpolizei" ist nicht zielführend. Grundsätzlich sind Löhne Sache der Sozialpartner, nicht des Staats.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In ländlichen Kantonen (wie z.B. Glarus) wäre ein solches Verbot nicht so rasch umsetzbar (Infrastruktur). Grundsätzlich gilt ohnehin: Verbote sind keine Lösung.
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
Verbote sind keine Lösung.
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
Der Strombedarf in der Schweiz steigt rasant (z.B. wegen immer mehr Wärmepumpen, E-Autos etc.). Diesen rein mit dem Zubau erneuerbarer Energie zu decken scheint wenig realistisch. Und neue fossile Kraftwerke sind ganz bestimmt nicht die richtige Lösung. Somit sollte die Produktion von Kernenergie künftig unter gewissen Voraussetzungen (neue Technologien?) zumindest wieder geprüft werden, aber nicht einfach per se verboten sein. Es braucht eine Offenheit gegenüber der technologischen Entwicklung.
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
Klar, auch Bergkantone wie Glarus brauchen Service Public. Die Frage ist, was "umfassend" bedeutet. Mit innovativen Ideen im Zeitalter der Digitalisierung sind oftmals pragmatische, effiziente und effektive Lösungen möglich.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Ja, unbedingt und schnell! Die Situation z.B. im Kanton Glarus mit dem Wolf ist unerträglich. Es muss eine viel stärkere und raschere Regulierung möglich sein. Die Kompetenz dazu gehört zu den Kantonen verschoben.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Anforderungen, um Direktzahlungen zu erhalten, sind heute schon hoch genug.
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
Die Anforderungen sind heute schon hoch genug.
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
Entscheidend ist nicht die Quantität sondern vielmehr die Qualität der Flächen.
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
Verbote sind keine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Kreislaufwirtschaft ist sinnvoll.
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
Zuständig ist nicht der Staat. Die privaten Anbieter von Mobilfunk sollen sich darum kümmern.
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
Die Kantone sind verantwortlich. Selbstverständlich sind gewisse nationale Standards erwünscht. An diesen Vorgaben arbeiten Bund, Kantone und Gemeinden gemeinsam im Rahmen der DVS (Digitale Verwaltung Schweiz). Kompetenzverschiebungen sind nicht nötig.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Zusammenarbeit intensivieren ist angesichts der Sicherheitslage sicher sinnvoll. Ein Beitritt kommt aber nicht in Frage.
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
Wenn es sich um westliche Demokratien handelt und diese über ein Kontrollsystem verfügen, das den Export systematisch überwacht (vergleichbar mit dem unsrigen), sollte dies möglich sein.
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Verbote sind keine Lösung. Grundsätzlich ist die automatische Gesichtserkennung im öffentlichen Raum abzulehnen, aber in einzelnen Bereichen kann die Technologie sinnvoll eingesetzt werden (bspw. Grenzübertritt).
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
Der bilaterale Weg ist zu festigen bzw. zu stärken. Ein Beitritt oder eine weitergehende politische Integration kommt jedoch nicht in Frage.
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
Freihandelsabkommen stärken die einheimische Wirtschaft. Entscheidend ist selbstverständlich der konkrete Inhalt des Abkommens. Ausnahmen für gewisse Produkte und insbesondere im Bereich Landwirtschaft müssen möglich sein.
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
Das führt viel zu weit und schadet der hiesigen Wirtschaft. Bürokratie!
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
Der bilaterale Weg ist zu festigen bzw. zu stärken.
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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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
Das soll jede Familie selber entscheiden.
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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Comment
Die zweifellos vorhandenen Risiken sind angemessen zu berücksichtigen.
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
Die Wiedereingliederung hat im Strafvollzug einen hohen Stellenwert und muss während des Vollzugs beginnen.
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
Ökonomie und Ökologie gehen Hand in Hand. Es gibt keinen Widerspruch zwischen Wirtschaft und Umweltschutz. Dank Wirtschaftswachstum sind Investitionen in umweltfreundliche Technologien möglich usw. usf.
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
Die Ausgaben steigen stetig, ohne dass die Finanzierung sichergestellt wäre. Sie sind zu dämpfen.
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Das dürfte notwendig sein, denn ein Leistungsabbau bei der AHV (angesichts der drohenden Defizite) ist wohl nicht die richtige Alternative. Welches Alter massgebend sein soll, ist diskutabel. Am zielführendsten erscheint mir aktuell eine Flexibilisierung.