Baptiste Hurni
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 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
It's a necessary first step, given that today's low- and middle-income households can no longer afford to pay. But a more fundamental change is needed
C'est un premier pas nécessaire, tant il est vrai qu'aujourd'hui les ménages à bas et moyens revenus n'arrivent plus à payer. Mais il faut changer plus fondamentalement le système
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
Pensions need to be increased overall, and should not depend on marital status. That said, all pensions should be increased, rather than concentrating the entire effort on married couples.
Il faut globalement augmenter les rentes et ces dernières ne devraient pas dépendre du statu à l'état civil. Cela dit, c'est bel et bien toutes les rentes qu'il faut augmenter, et non concentrer l'entier de l'effort sur les couples mariés.
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 the reform had included acceptable compensation, as envisaged in the compromise between the social partners, we could have gone ahead with this measure, but it is no longer on the agenda. Firstly, the right-wing majority (led by the PLR, UDC and Liberal Greens) in Parliament has nullified this historic compromise between unions and employers' associations, and secondly, the rise in interest rates will certainly render this reduction pointless (and this would be the only aspect of the rise).
Si la réforme avait eu des compensations acceptables, comme le compromis entre les partenaires sociaux le prévoyait, on aurait pu entrer en matière sur cette mesure mais elle n'est plus d'actualité. D'abord, la majorité de droite (PLR, UDC et Verts libéraux en tête) du parlement a réduit à néant ce compromis historique entre syndicats et associations patronales, ensuite la hausse des taux d'intérêts rendra certainement cette diminution inutile (et ce serait bien le seul aspect de la hausse)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Spectacular rent rises, coupled with federal court rulings that allow (even more) profit to be made, and Parliament's relentless attacks on protective measures under tenancy law, make this measure absolutely essential.
Les spectaculaires hausses de loyer, couplées à une jurisprudence du tribunal fédéral qui permet de faire (encore plus) de profit et les attaques incessantes du parlement contre les mesures protectrices du droit du bail rendent cette mesure absolument indispensable.
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
At present, the Swiss vaccination plan, on which there is a broad consensus, is well respected. It would therefore seem a shame to create controversy where none exists. Of course, in epidemic or pandemic situations, depending on the objective need, there may be other questions that arise, but as it stands, it seems to me that creating this obligation would have the effect of pointlessly inflaming the public opinion.
Actuellement, le plan suisse de vaccination qui fait l'objet d'un large consensus est bien respecté. Il me semblerait donc dommage de créer la polémique là où il n'y en a pas. Evidemment, en situation d'épidémie ou de pandémie, selon la nécessité objective, il peut y avoir d'autres questions qui se posent, mais en l'état il m'apparaîtrait que de créer cette obligation aurait pour effet de braquer sans utilité
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
Only if this tax is earmarked for preventive and prophylactic dental care, or even dental insurance.
Uniquement si cette taxe est allouée à la prévention et aux meures de prophylaxie dentaire, voire à une assurance dentaire.
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
Swiss patients already pay the most out-of-pocket for their healthcare in OECD countries. Making them pay even more undermines the solidarity principle of health insurance on the one hand, and, on the other, creates more and more health-care avoidance!
Les patient-e-s suisses sont déjà ceux qui paient le plus de leur poche des pays de l'OCDE pour leur santé de manière directe. Leur faire encore plus payer réduit le principe de solidarité de l'assurance maladie d'une part, et créé de plus de plus de renonciation aux soins!
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
Compared to all the countries around us, Switzerland has managed to strike a relatively good balance, proving that the system works overall. Which is not to say, of course, that we're happy with these measures - far from it!
La Suisse est parvenue, si on la compare à tous les pays qui nous entourent, à trouver un relativement bon équilibre, preuve que le système fonctionne globalement. Ce qui ne signifie évidement pas que ces mesures font plaisir, loin s'en faut!
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
But I could also have said yes, as I have very mixed feelings on the issue. Above all, we need to establish clear competencies, because today it's not clear who is responsible for planning (legally the cantons, but the insurance companies and providers have their say). We need local healthcare, but some centralization (which already exists). Furthermore, it would undoubtedly be a good idea for certain competencies to be inter-cantonal.
Mais j'aurais aussi pu répondre plutôt oui, car je suis très mitigé sur la question. Il faut surtout donner des compétences claires car aujourd'hui, on ne sait pas bien qui a la responsabilité de la planification (légalement les cantons, mais les assurances et les prestataires ont leur mot à dire). Il faut une santé de proximité, mais une certaine centralisation (qui existe déjà). Par ailleurs, il serait sans doute bon que certaines compétences soient intercantonales
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
As long as it's for the good of the child, and not to save money, it's a no-brainer!
Tant et aussi longtemps que cela sert le bien de l'enfant et non un besoin d'économie, c'est une évidence qu'il faut le faire!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Only if this measure is backed up by a genuine prevention campaign and the ability to control the quality of products placed on the market.
Uniquement si cette mesure est entourée d'une véritable campagne de prévention et d'une capacité de contrôler la qualité des produits mis sur le marché.
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
For me, the right to life and human dignity also means the right to a dignified death if circumstances warrant. That said, we absolutely must continue to fight to prevent the creation of a euthanasia "business".
Le droit à la vie et à la dignité humaine signifie pour moi aussi le droit à une mort digne si les circonstances le justifient. Cela dit, il faut absolument continuer de se battre pour qu'on ne créé par un "business" de l'euthanasie.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Contrary to certain caricatures, as a socialist I take no pleasure in seeing taxes collected by the state. But behind these taxes, there are benefits. As we all know, the COVID crisis has cost the population dearly, and lowering taxes over the next four years would be tantamount to a massive cut in benefits, which I am opposed to.
Contrairement à certaines caricatures, en tant que socialiste je n'ai aucun plaisir à voir des impôts être perçus par l'Etat. Mais derrière ces impôts, il y a des prestations. Or, on le sait, la crise du COVID a coûté très cher à la population et baisser les impôts ces quatre prochaines années reviendraient à baisser massivement les prestations, ce à quoi je m'oppose.
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
In my opinion, the amount retained should be higher than one million, particularly in the case of business succession or family fixed assets, where values can quickly be high. What's important to bear in mind is that this tax could be used to finance measures for the entire population, and that it would not penalize workers, but (just a little) wealthy heirs.
A mon sens, le montant retenu devrait être supérieur à un million, notamment en cas de succession d'entreprise ou de patrimoine immobilisé familial, où les valeurs peuvent vite être élevées. Ce qu'il faut bien voir, c'est que cet impôt pourrait permettre de financer des mesures pour toutes la population et qu'il ne péjorerait pas les travailleurs, mais (un tout petit peu) les riches héritiers.
Strengthen financial equalization between the cantons
Should the differences between cantons with high and low financial capacity be further reduced through fiscal equalization?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The system should be strengthened, in particular to take greater account of those cantons that have received huge financial investments from the Confederation and are now very dynamic. Furthermore, some cantons offer very little infrastructure, taking advantage of those of neighboring cantons. Finally, the recent vote on the OECD tax on large corporations will profoundly unbalance the capacities of the cantons, so we need to act.
Le système devrait être renforcé, notamment pour davantage tenir compte des cantons qui ont obtenus d'énormes investissements financiers de la Confédération et qui aujourd'hui sont très dynamiques. Par ailleurs, certains cantons ne proposent que très peu d'infrastructures et profitent de celles des cantons voisins. Finalement, le récent vote sur l'impôt des grande entreprises (OCDE) va profondément déséquilibrer les capacités des cantons, de sorte qu'il est nécessaire d'agir.
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
Cantons like Neuchâtel, which have introduced a minimum wage, can only congratulate themselves. Unemployment has not risen at all, and social assistance has fallen, so society as a whole is a winner!
Les cantons qui ont vu l'introduction d'un salaire mimimum, comme Neuchâtel, ne peuvent que s'en féliciter. Le chômage n'a absolument pas augmenté, l'aide sociale a diminué de sorte que toute la société est gagnante!
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
There's no need for lengthy demonstrations to reach the conclusion that the Credit Suisse debacle is also the debacle of a certain business model that was too poorly controlled.
Il n'est pas besoin de longues démonstrations pour arriver à la conclusion que la débâcle du Crédit Suisse, c'est aussi la débâcle d'un certain modèle d'affaire trop peu contrôlé.
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
The energy crisis has shown that the free market in this area is a complete failure, since companies, which can already choose their supplier today, have sometimes seen their bills literally explode. The manufacture and trade of electricity, as a basic commodity for society, should remain in public hands.
La crise énergétique a montré que le libre marché en la matière est un échec complet, puisque les entreprises, qui peuvent déjà aujourd'hui choisir leur fournisseur, ont parfois vu leur facture littéralement exploser. La fabrication et le commerce de l'électricité, en tant que bien de base à la société, devrait rester en mains publiques.
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
More than prescriptions, it's procedures that need to be simplified and accelerated. In addition, we need to avoid project objections dictated solely to save time. Prescriptions as such can sometimes be simplified somewhat, but not to the detriment of housing quality.
Plus que les prescriptions, ce sont les procédures qu'il faut simplifier et accélérer. De plus, il faut éviter les oppositions à des projets dictées uniquement pour gagner du temps. Les prescriptions en tant que telles peuvent être quelque peu simplifiées parfois, mais pas au détriment de la qualité du logement.
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
the introduction of the minimalist amendment to the LEg has shown its limits, and simpler mechanisms that are easier to use in court should be introduced.
l'introduction de la modification minimaliste de la LEg a montré ses limites et il conviendrait de mettre en place des mécanismes plus simples et plus facilement utilisables devant un tribunal.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There's no point in widening a section just to relocate the bottleneck a few kilometers away! If it's a question of widenings that have been studied at length and fit into a concept, then this can sometimes be justified, but simply adding a lane to an overloaded freeway makes no sense.
Cela ne sera à rien d'élargir un tronçon pour déplacer le goulet d'étranglement quelques kilomètres plus loins! S'il s'agit d'élargissements longuement étudiés et qui rentrent dans un concept alors cela peut se justifier parfois, mais simplement ajouter une voie à une autoroute surchargée n'a aucun sens.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
The votes on the CO2 Act and the Climate Act have shown that the Swiss population does not accept just any ban. Pragmatically, we have to take this into account, but that doesn't mean that certain restrictions are justified and well accepted by the population.
Les votes sur la loi CO2 et sur la loi sur le climat ont démontré que la population suisse n'accepte pas n'importe quelle interdiction. Pragmatique, il faut en tenir compte mais cela ne signifie pas que certaines restrictions soient justifiées et bien acceptées par la population.
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
Concrete, acceptable solutions do exist, such as the projects adopted by the round table devoted to hydropower. An obligation to install solar panels on all new buildings should be introduced to avoid exceptions. This proposal is supported by a majority of the population, according to recent surveys.
Des solutions concrètes et acceptables existent, à l’image des projets adoptés par la table-ronde consacrée à l’énergie hydraulique. Une obligation d’installer des panneaux solaires sur toutes les nouvelles constructions doit être mise en place afin d’éviter les exceptions. Cette proposition est soutenue par une majorité de la population, selon de récents sondages.
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
Firstly, even if we decided to build a new power plant today, it wouldn't be ready for another 30 years - and so would be of no use in the current crisis. Secondly, the uranium that powers our power plants comes from rather unsafe countries, such as Russia or Niger, and is therefore at least as dangerous for our autonomy as importing gas. Thirdly, we still have no storage solution for radioactive waste.
Premièrement, quand bien même on déciderait aujourd'hui de réaliser une nouvelle centrale qu'elle ne serait pas prête avant 30 ans - et donc ne serait d'aucune utilité dans la crise actuelle. Deuxièmement, l'uranium qui fait tourner nos centrales provient de pays assez peu sûrs, comme la Russie ou le Niger, et c'est donc au moins aussi dangereux pour notre autonomie que d'importer du gaz. Troisièmement, on n'a toujours aucune solution de stockage pour les déchets radioactifs.
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
It is unacceptable for post offices and public administrations to be systematically closed, or for public transport services to be so poor as to make car use virtually compulsory in these regions.
Il n'est pas acceptable que l'on ferme systématiquement les offices de poste, les administrations publiques ou que l'offre en transport publics soit si faible qu'on rend quasiment obligatoire l'utilisation de la voiture dans ces régions.
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
Because we're not necessarily sensible about our consumption. Indeed, a tenant whose landlord doesn't change his old electric radiators would be a big consumer, but there's nothing he can do about it!
Car l'on n'est pas forcément raisonnable de notre consommation. En effet, le locataire dont le propriétaire ne change pas de vieux radiateurs électriques serait un grand consommateur, mais il n'y peut rien!
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
It's the adverb alone that bothers me. Basically, I think that direct payments should be progressive according to the environmental protection measures taken, and that there should be transitional aid, but if we don't go through this transitional phase, we run the risk of putting the farming world, which is already facing major challenges, in dire straits.
C'est l'adverbe uniquement qui me dérange. Je pense fondamentalement que les paiements directs devraient être progressifs en fonction des mesures de protection de l'environnement prises et qu'il doit y avoir des aides à la transition, mais si l'on ne passe pas par cette phase de transition on risque de mettre dans la misère le monde paysan, qui aujourd'hui déjà a d'importants défis.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
If regulations are respected and standards are set with respect for human health, yes. But ionizing radiation limits need to be more tightly controlled.
Si la réglementation est respectée et que les normes sont prises dans le respect de la santé humaine, oui. Mais il faut davantage contrôlé les limites de rayons ionisants.
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 administration is the future. Some cantons, like Neuchâtel, have made major efforts, but nothing is being coordinated, and that's very unfortunate.
L'administration numérique représente le futur. Certains cantons, comme Neuchâtel, ont fait d'importants efforts mais rien n'est coordonné et c'est bien malheureux.
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
But for these regulations to have any chance of having an effect, they need to be taken on an international scale.
Mais ces régulation, pour avoir une chance d'avoir un effet, doivent être prises à l'échelon international.
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
Reducing the licence fee to CHF 200 will inevitably have an impact on the quality of public service content. Public service is the guarantor of reliable, verified and non-commercial information. We must therefore be careful not to ruin our public service, and I believe this is all the more important for outlying regions like Neuchâtel.
Diminuer la redevance à CHF 200, c'est forcément impacter la qualité du contenu du service public. Or, le service public est le garant d'une information fiable, vérifiée et sans visée commerciale. Il faut donc faire attention à ne pas ruiner notre service public, et cela me paraît d'autant plus important pour des régions périphériques comme Neuchâtel.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It's a bit of a rhetorical question, because today, major spending is almost always the subject of a law amendment, and the law can be fought by referendum. Switzerland already has an exemplary direct democracy, and we shouldn't allow repeated votes on an object (first vote on the law, then a second referendum against the expenditure).
C'est un peu une question rhétorique car aujourd'hui, les grandes dépenses font presque toujours l'objet d'une modification de loi, et la loi peut être combattue par référendum. La Suisse a déjà une démocratie directe exemplaire, et il ne faut pas permettre des votations à répétions sur un objet (d'abord voter une première fois la loi, puis un deuxième référendum contre la dépense)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I've always campaigned against arms exports, and I fundamentally believe that this is not the role Switzerland should play. What's more, by definition, we don't produce enough weapons for our decision to be decisive in the outcome of a conflict.
J'ai toujours milité contre l'exportation d'armes et je crois fondamentalement que le rôle que la Suisse doit jouer n'est pas celui-là. De surcroît, par définition, nous ne produisons pas suffisamment d'armes pour que notre décision ne soit déterminante dans l'issue d'un conflit.
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
Switzerland has an obvious interest in pacifying and clarifying its relations with the EU, which are beginning to perish after the failure of the framework agreement. But this must not be to the detriment of workers, or under unacceptable conditions.
La Suisse a un intérêt évident à pacifier et clarifier ses relations avec l'UE, qui commencent à nous pérorer après l'échec de l'accord cadre. Mais cela ne doit pas se faire au détriment des travailleurs ou à des conditions inadmissibles.
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
It all depends on what the agreement says! If it provides for clear environmental standards and does not go against the interests of Swiss agriculture, why not, but given the partner mentioned, I'm afraid it will be to the detriment of our farmers and environmental protection!
Tout dépend de ce que l'accord prévoit! S'il prévoit des normes de respects environnementales claires et qu'il ne va pas contre l'intérêt de l'agriculture suisse, pourquoi pas, mais compte tenu du partenaire cité, j'ai bien peur que cela ne fasse au détriment de nos paysans et de la protection de l'environnement!
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?
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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 |
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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."
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Comment
This justifies any invasive security measure. The rule of law must respect privacy and strike the right balance between security and privacy.
Cela permet de justifier n'importe quelle mesure sécuritaire et invasive. Un état de droit doit respecter la vie privée et trouver un bon équilibre entre sécurité et protection de ladite vie privée.
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."
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Comment
The trickle-down theory has long since shown its limits and the free market cannot work in a whole range of areas (health, education, security, etc.).
La théorie dite du ruissellement a depuis longtemps montré ses limites et le libre marché ne peut pas fonctionner dans toute une série de domaines (santé, éducation, sécurité,...)
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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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."
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Comment
For a child, it's preferable that his parents - both parents - have time to look after him and provide him with care and love. But this statement would - as we know, because it has long been the case - prevent women in particular from entering the job market. On the other hand, it would be good to reduce working hours so that both parents have more time.
Pour un enfant, il est préférable que ses parents, les deux parents, aient du temps pour s'occuper de lui et lui procure soins et amour. Mais cette affirmation reviendrait - on le sait car ce fut longtemps le cas - à empêcher surtout les femmes à accéder au marché du travail. En revanche, il serait bien de réduire le temps de travail pour que les deux parents aient plus de temps.
Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
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Comment
Digitization opens up very positive fields, but also represents risks. In the balance, if it is regulated, it brings more solutions, but we must remain cautious in this area, particularly in view of the explosion in cybercrime.
La numérisation ouvre des champs très positifs, mais représente aussi des risques. Dans la balance, si elle est régulée, elle apporte davantage de solutions mais il faut rester prudent en la matière, notamment eu égard à l'explosion de la cybercriminalité.
Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
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Comment
The sentence is silly because one does not prevent the other. The purpose of a sentence is to protect society, including by removing the person responsible from that society (that's what prison is for). But once the sentence has been served, if we don't want history to repeat itself, we need to reintegrate the offender so that he or she never again runs the risk of endangering society.
La phrase est idiote car l'un n'empêche pas l'autre. Le but d'une peine est de protéger la société, y compris en éloignant la personne responsable de cette société (c'est le sens de la prison). Mais une fois la peine purgée, si on ne veut pas que l'histoire se répète, il faut réintégrer pour que cette personne n'ait plus jamais de risque de mettre en danger la société.
Stronger environmental protection
What is your position the following statement: "Stronger environmental protection is necessary, even if its application limits economic growth."
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Comment
Obviously, we need to make efforts today that may limit economic growth somewhat in the short term, but we mustn't lose sight of the fact that if we do nothing and leave growth as the only rule, it won't work either, because climate disruption will also have an impact on growth. So, in my opinion, it's necessary in the short term.
Evidemment, on doit faire aujourd'hui des efforts qui à court terme peuvent quelque peu limiter la croissance économique, mais il ne faut pas perdre de vue que si on ne fait rien et qu'on laisse la croissance pour seule règle, cela n'ira pas non plus car les dérèglements climatiques vont aussi impacter la croissance. C'est donc à mon sens nécessaire à court terme.
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
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Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
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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)"?
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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"?
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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
It's a measure that flies in the face of common sense, taking no account of the realities of the job market, rising productivity or, last but not least, the meaning we want to give to retirement.
C'est une mesure à rebours du bon sens qui ne tient compte ni de la réalité du marché de l'emploi, ni de l'augmentation de la productivité ni, finalement et surtout, du sens qu'on veut bien donner à la retraite.
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