Hannes Germann
Schweizerische Volkspartei | Incumbent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
This is because the ceiling is a clear discrimination against married couples compared to cohabiting couples.
Denn die Plafonierung ist eine klare Diskriminierung von Ehepaaren gegenüber dem Konkubinat.
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
In return, benefits for the transitional generation of women as well as for low-income earners (low income) and those with multiple jobs will be significantly improved.
Dafür werden die Leistungen für die Übergangsgeneration der Frauen sowie für Geringverdienende (tiefe Einkommen) und Mehrfachanstellungen deutlich verbessert.
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
It has already been improved recently. That must be enough. If anything, the initiative should lie with private building cooperatives.
Ist ja kürzlich bereits verbessert worden. Das muss reichen. Wenn schon, soll die Initiative bei privaten Baugenossenschaften liegen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Health care is the responsibility of the cantons, which must also - together with the municipalities - pay for the costs of the infrastructure.
Das Gesundheitswesen ist in der Kompetenz der Kantone, die auch - zusammen mit den Gemeinden - für die Kosten der Infrastruktur aufkommen müssen.
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
Basically yes. The idea of inclusion. However, specific support for children with learning difficulties can also be helpful. The same applies to the promotion of gifted children, which is absolutely neglected in today's system.
Grundsätzlich ja. Gedanke der Inklusion. Allerdings kann auch spezifische Förderung von Kindern mit Lernschwierigkeiten zielführend sein. Ebenso wie die Begabtenförderung, die im heutigen System absolut zu kurz kommt.
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
It's good the way it is. Switzerland still has a comparatively low (high school) baccalaureate rate.
Ist gut so, wie es ist. Die Schweiz hat immer noch eine vergleichsweise tiefe (gymnasiale) Maturitätsquote.
Equal opportunities in education
Should the state be more committed to equal educational opportunities (e.g., through subsidized remedial courses for students from low-income families)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Our elementary school already offers this today, especially with integrative models.
Unsere Volksschule bietet das gerade auch bei integrativen Modellen heute schon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Provided that the qualification is in demand on our labor market.
Sofern die Qualifikation auf unserem Arbeitsmarkt gefragt ist.
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 at least reduce the inhumane scenes on the Mediterranean - and the majority of asylum seekers entering the country would be those who are genuinely at risk to life and limb.
Damit würden die unmenschlichen Szenen auf dem Mittelmeer zumindest reduziert - und es kämen mehrheitlich Asylbewerber ins Land, die wirklich an Leib und Leben gefährdet sind.
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
There are sufficient opportunities to become a naturalized citizen after this period. Moreover, this is a matter for the cantons and municipalities.
Es bestehen genügend Möglichkeiten, sich nach dieser Zeit ordentlich einbürgern zu lassen. Zudem ist dies Sache von Kantonen und Gemeinden.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Could also be "rather yes". Then at least a strict control of the legally dispensed products would be possible. The situation is different anyway for products for medical use.
Könne auch "eher ja" lauten. Dann wäre wenigstens eine strikte Kontrolle der legal abgegebenen Produkte möglich. Anders verhält es sich ohnehin bei Produkten zur medizinischen Verwendung.
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
The problem affects an infinitesimally small minority and only makes life more difficult for the people concerned. Let's think about sports...
Das Problem betrifft eine verschwindend kleine Minderheit und erschwert das Leben für die betroffenen Personen doch nur. Denken wir an den Sport...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Reason: More tax returns and accrual problems (assets, deductions for children, etc.) lead to considerable additional costs in the assessment. With today's partial splitting, we have a workable solution. If anything, I would prefer a choice system.
Grund: Mehr Steuererklärungen und Abgrenzungsprobleme (Vermögen, Abzüge für Kinder usw.) führen zu erheblichen Mehrkosten bei der Veranlagung. Mit dem heutigen Teilsplitting haben wir eine praktikable Lösung. Falls überhaupt, würde ich ein Wahlsystem bevorzugen.
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
The amount is purely arbitrary. And the inheritances to be given to direct descendants have already been taxed several times (income, real estate, annual wealth taxes, etc.).
Die Höhe ist reine Willkür. Und die an direkte Nachkommen zu vergebenden Erbschaften sind ja schon mehrfach besteuert worden (Einkommen, Liegenschaften, jährliche Vermögenssteuern usw.).
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 NFA system is still relatively "young" and is constantly being adapted. Competition between the cantons must not be completely eliminated.
Das System des NFA ist noch relativ "jung" und wird ja laufend angepasst. Der Wettbewerb der Kantone darf keinesfalls gänzlich eliminiert 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
This does not require state intervention. The social partnership between employers and employees (trade unions) functions well. In addition, there is the instrument of declaring standard employment contracts generally binding.
Dafür braucht es keinen staatlichen Eingriff. Die Sozialpartnerschaft zwischen Arbeitgebern und Arbeitnehmern (Gewerkschaften) funktioniert gut. Zudem gibt es das Instrument der Allgemeinverbindlichkeitserklärung von Normalarbeitsverträgen.
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
However, only for systemically important banks that have to be rescued by the state in an emergency.
Allerdings nur für systemrelevante Banken, die im Notfall vom Staat gerettet werden müssen.
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
But beware. Looking at the recent spikes in electricity prices, it has become clear that electricity consumers may be exposed to even more extreme fluctuations in the free market.
Aber Vorsicht. Mit Blick auf die jüngsten Ausschläge bei den Strompreisen hat sich gezeigt, dass die Strombezüger im freien Markt noch extremeren Schwankungen ausgeliefert sein können.
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
Actually, only the height of a building and the border distances to the neighbors as well as the safety-relevant measures (fire protection, etc.) and any energy-related requirements are decisive. Today's bureaucratic jungle of regulations makes building more difficult and more expensive, and the dictate of the times, the necessary densification to the inside, is led ad absurdum.
Eigentlich sind ja nur die Höhe einer Baute und die Grenzabstände zu den Nachbarn sowie die sicherheitsrelevanten Massnahmen (Brandschutz usw.) sowie allenfalls energetische Auflagen entscheidend. Mit dem heutigen bürokratischen Vorschriftendschungel wird das Bauen erschwert und verteuert und das Gebot der Zeit, die notwendige Verdichtung nach innen, ad absurdum geführt.
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
In our country, equal pay is guaranteed - and enforceable - at least by law and constitution. But it makes no sense to focus the question of equality solely on gender. There are sometimes "inexplicable" differences even within the same occupational categories. One should only ever compare like with like.
Die Lohngleichheit ist in unserem Land zumindest von Gesetz und Verfassung her gewährleistet - und einklagbar. Aber es macht keinen Sinn die Gleichheitsfrage einzig und allein auf die Geschlechter abzustellen. Es gibt auch innerhalb der gleichen Berufskategorien mitunter "unerklärbare" Unterschiede. Man sollte immer nur Gleiches mit Gleichem vergleichen.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
More traffic flow relieves the environment, those affected of unhealthy stress, and saves the economy billions in congestion costs.
Mehr Verkehrsfluss entlastet die Umwelt, die Betroffenen von ungesundem Stress und erspart der Wirtschaft Milliarden an Staukosten.
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
A ban is unnecessary. For a country without its own automobile production, this will take care of itself. In addition, certain synthetic fuels or biogas are much more environmentally friendly than electric vehicles powered by dirty coal and their batteries weighing tons.
Ein Verbot ist unnötig. Das regelt sich für ein Land ohne eigene Automobilproduktion von selbst. Zudem sind gewisse synthetische Treibstoffe oder Biogas als Verbrenner wohl deutlich umweltfreundlicher als mit dreckigem Kohlestrom betriebene Elektrofahrzeuge mit ihren tonnenschweren Batterien.
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 market is quicker to adapt and therefore more effective than state bureaucracy with its absurd specifications and restrictions. Or should people in hospitals or old people's and nursing homes have to freeze? And this at a time when people are constantly complaining about global warming?
Der Markt ist rascher anpassungsfähig und daher wirksamer als die staatliche Bürokratie mit ihren absurden Vorgaben und Einschränkungen. Oder sollen die Menschen in Spitälern oder Alters- und Pflegeheimen frieren müssen? Und das ausgerechnet in einer Zeit, in der man sich dauernd über die Klimaerwärmung beklagt?
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
It must be a sensible and pragmatic coexistence. I don't want Switzerland, with its beautiful landscapes, to be plowed over with wind turbines come hell or high water. This price would be too high for me. On the other hand, there is enormous potential in the use of solar energy on buildings. Here, restrictive regulations belong in the dustbin of history. Plain tiles are nice, but solar cells are the future.
Es muss ein sinnvolles und pragmatisches Neben- resp. Miteinander sein. So möchte ich nicht, dass die Schweiz mit ihren wunderschönen Landschaften auf Teufel komm raus mit Windrädern zugepflastert wird. Dieser Preis wäre mir zu hoch. Hingegen gibt es bei der Nutzung von Solarenergie an Gebäuden ein enormes Potenzial. Hier gehören einschränkende Vorschriften in den Mülleimer der Geschichte. Biberschwanz-Ziegel sind schön, aber Solarzellen die Zukunft.
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
My "rather yes" is to be understood as an openness to technology. If a new generation of nuclear power plants comes onto the market - and the disposal issue is solved - we will have to discuss it. Because in the winter months, we simply have too little band energy, even if we succeed in significantly increasing the potential of the storage lakes. Because that also requires sufficient water.
Mein "eher ja" ist als Technologieoffenheit zu verstehen. Sollte es eine neue AKW-Generation auf den Markt kommen - und die Entsorgungsfrage gelöst sein -, müssen wir darüber diskutieren. Denn in den Wintermonaten haben wir schlicht und einfach zu wenig Bandenergie, auch wenn es gelingt, das Potenzial der Speicherseen deutlich zu erhöhen. Denn dafür braucht es auch genügend Wasser.
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
But comprehensive is not to be understood as completely equal. After all, not everyone will have a rail connection or a quarter-hourly service. Nor is that necessary. But the rural regions make a significant contribution to what makes Switzerland so valuable. It is not least because of peaceful coexistence that we have such a high level of prosperity and, despite multilingualism and cultural diversity, a level of social satisfaction that is the envy of many. We must take care of this.
Wobei umfassend nicht als komplett gleich zu verstehen ist. Es werden ja nie alle einen Bahnanschluss oder den Viertelstundentakt haben. Das ist auch nicht nötig. Die ländlichen Regionen aber tragen wesentlich zu dem bei, was die Schweiz so wertvoll macht. Wir haben nicht zuletzt wegen dem friedlich gelebten Miteinander einen dermassen hohen Wohlstand und trotz Mehrsprachigkeit und kultureller Vielfalt eine soziale Zufriedenheit, um die wir beneidet werden. Dem müssen wir Sorge tragen.
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
We cannot promote heat pumps or subsidize electric cars and at the same time punish people for following the government's recommendation. Apart from that, it would be detrimental to industrial production, which is dependent on process energy.
Wir können doch nicht staatlich Wärmepumpen fördern oder Elektroautos subventionieren und die Leute gleichzeitig dafür bestrafen, dass sie der staatlichen Empfehlung Folge leisten. Abgesehen davon wäre das schädlich für die auf Prozessenergie angewiesene industrielle Produktion.
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
If they are used, the possibilities created by the revised law to reduce the population of large carnivores are probably sufficient. If not, a further relaxation would have to be discussed.
Wenn man sie nutzt, reichen die mit dem revidierten Gesetzt geschaffenen Möglichkeiten zur Reduktion des Bestandes an Grossraubtieren wohl aus. Falls nicht, müsste man über eine weitere Lockerung diskutieren.
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
In my opinion, the current requirements are sufficient. Direct payments are already tied to them. If a producer does not or cannot comply with the extended ÖLN, this does not mean that all payments have to be cancelled.
Die heutigen Auflagen reichen meines Erachtens aus. Die Direktzahlungen sind bereits daran gebunden. Wenn sich ein Produzent nicht an den erweiterten ÖLN hält oder halten kann, heisst das ja nicht, dass ihm deswegen gleich alle Abgeltungen gestrichen werden müssen.
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
We have one of the strictest, if not the strictest, animal protection laws in the world - and we should be moderate in our requirements. You can't change laws and regulations every year, because they often involve investments. The producer can usually only write them off in a period of ten or even 25 years - if at all.
Wir haben eines der strengsten, wenn nicht das strengste Tierschutzgesetz der Welt - und sollten bei den Auflagen masshalten. Man kann Gesetze und Verordnungen nicht im Jahresrhythmus ändern, da sie oftmals mit Investitionen verbunden sind. Der Produzenten kann diese in der Regel erst in einem Zeitraum von zehn oder gar 25 Jahren abschreiben - falls überhaupt.
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
With the increasing urbanization of the Swiss Plateau, many animal and plant species are endangered or have even disappeared. Biodiversity must be improved. That is beyond doubt. But not by taking away an area the size of the canton of Lucerne from domestic agricultural production. Much more decisive is a sensible networking as in the recently awarded "Klettgau" (SH). Without a massive reduction in area, but together with agriculture.
Mit der zunehmenden Verstädterung des Schweizer Mittellandes sind viele Tier- und Pflanzenarten gefährdet oder gar verschwunden. Die Biodiversität muss verbessert werden. Das steht ausser Zweifel. Aber nicht, indem der einheimischen Landwirtschaftsproduktion eine Fläche in der Grössenordnung des Kantons Luzern entzogen wird. Viel entscheidender ist eine sinnvolle Vernetzung wie im kürzlich ausgezeichneten "Klettgau" (SH). Ohne massive Flächenreduktion, sondern gemeinsam mit der Landwirtschaft.
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
Provided there are sensible and affordable substitutes.
Sofern es dafür sinnvolle und bezahlbare Substitutionsprodukte gibt.
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
That is certainly a sensible objective. The "rather yes" applies in the event that a measure makes economic and ecological sense and we do not come into conflict with economic freedom. After all, no one can object to a software update if it can eliminate obvious software errors.
Das ist sicher eine sinnvolle Zielsetzung. Das "Eher ja" gilt für den Fall, dass eine Massnahme ökonomisch und ökologisch Sinn macht und wir nicht mit der Wirtschaftsfreiheit in Konflikt geraten. Es kann ja niemand etwas gegen ein Software-Update haben, wenn durch dieses offensichtliche Softwarefehler behoben werden können.
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 we do not want to make rural and mountain areas completely dependent on economic development, we cannot avoid this measure. Of course, always with the involvement of the affected population.
Wollen wir den ländlichen Raum und das Berggebiet nicht komplett von der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung abhängen, kommen wir nicht um diese Massnahme herum. Natürlich immer unter dem Einbezug der betroffenen Bevölkerung.
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
Rather yes, because without binding common standards, the federal government's digitization strategy will remain a utopia - and Switzerland will be left behind internationally.
Eher ja, weil die Digitalisierungsstrategie des Bundes ohne verbindliche gemeinsame Standards eine Utopie bleibt - und die Schweiz international abgehängt wird.
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
Even if that will be difficult to enforce.
Auch wenn das schwierig durchsetzbar sein wird.
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 tax exemption for companies is overdue, especially since everyone lives in a household and is already covered by the compulsory tax there.
Die Abgabenbefreiung von Unternehmen ist überfällig, zumal ja alle in einem Haushalt leben und dort bereits erfasst werden von der Zwangsabgabe.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Because this could only be done consistently in line with the lowering of the age of consent. And the protection of young people up to the age of 18 (criminal law, contracts, taxes, etc.) seems justified to me and is also desired by the population.
Weil das nur im Einklang mit der Senkung des Mündigkeitsalters konsequent gemacht werden könnte. Und der Schutz von Jugendlichen bis Alter 18 (Strafrecht, Verträge, Steuern usw.) scheint mir berechtigt und wird von der Bevölkerung auch so gewünscht.
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
I have great understanding for the demand. However, it is actually parliament that is elected to assume this responsibility. In addition, a financial referendum would lead to the federal budget for the current year being blocked for half a year or more because of the deadlines (referendum, vote) - or until a new edition if accepted.
Ich habe grosses Verständnis für die Forderung. Um diese Verantwortung wahrzunehmen, wird aber eigentlich das Parlament gewählt. Zudem würde ein Finanzreferendum dazu führen, dass das Bundesbudget für das laufende Jahr wegen der Fristen (Referendum, Abstimmung) ein halbes Jahr - ober bei Annahme bis zu einer Neuauflage - für ein Jahr oder mehr blockiert wäre.
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
At the very least, those tightenings that have been pushed through by the left-green center in the current one must be reversed. In any case, it is a joke if neither protective helmets nor Swiss vests are allowed to be passed on. After all, they are used exclusively for defense purposes.
Mindestens müssen jene Verschärfungen, die von Links-Grün-Mitte in der laufenden durchgesetzt worden sind, rückgängig gemacht werden. Es ist jedenfalls ein Witz, wenn weder Schutzhelme noch Schweizer Schutzwesten weitergegeben werden dürfen. Sie dienen ja ausschliesslich Verteidigungszwecken.
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
However, exceptions should be possible in the case of searches for serious criminals or terrorists.
Ausnahmen bei Fahndungen von Schwerkriminellen oder Terroristen sollten aber möglich sein.
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Schengen and especially Dublin are associated with advantages for our country. This is under the condition that the system works. Unfortunately, this is not the case. But without the Dublin Agreement, all countries could refer their unwelcome asylum seekers to Switzerland for a second application. That would be a disaster.
Schengen und vor allem Dublin ist für unser Land mit Vorteilen verbunden. Dies unter der Voraussetzung, dass das System funktioniert. Was leider nicht der Fall ist. Aber ohne Dublin-Abkommen könnten sämtliche Staaten ihre unwillkommenen Asylsuchenden für ein Zweitgesuch an die Schweiz verweisen. Das wäre eine Katastrophe.
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The bilateral agreements and the free trade agreement from the 1970s are enough. But closer relations with neighboring countries: Yes, absolutely!
Die Bilateralen und das Freihandelsabkommen aus den 1970-er-Jahren reichen. Aber engere Beziehungen zu den Nachbarstaaten: Ja, unbedingt!
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
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Comment
In any case, it would be worth a try. We have found solutions for agriculture in every free trade agreement. Even with the EU!
Einen Versuch wäre es jedenfalls wert. Noch in jedem Freihandelsabkommen haben wir Lösungen für die Landwirtschaft gefunden. Selbst mit der EU!
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 |
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Comment
After all, they have to comply with the regulations that apply abroad anyway. We cannot enforce our law in the style of a great power in other countries.
Sie müssen ja ohnehin die im Ausland geltenden Vorschriften einhalten. Wir können nicht im Stile einer Grossmacht in anderen Staaten unser Recht durchsetzen.
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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Comment
This would be tempting, but it would also entail many risks in other dossiers. It would be better to negotiate a valve clause for the FMPA, as Liechtenstein was even able to do in the EEA Treaty.
Wäre verlockend, aber auch mit vielen Risiken in anderen Dossiers verbunden. Besser wäre es, beim FZA eine Ventilklausel zu verhandeln, so wie Liechtenstein sie sogar im EWR-Vertrag hat aushandeln können.
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]
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Comment
In any case, we should not simply rush to follow the EU or even the USA, but make our own decisions. Otherwise, we are indirectly taking sides with their concerns. And states like the USA, as a world power, always have their own agenda.
Jedenfalls sollten wir nicht einfach der EU oder gar den USA hinterhereilen, sondern eigenständig entscheiden. Denn sonst ergreifen wir auch indirekt Partei für deren Anliegen. Und eine eigene Agenda haben Staaten wie die USA als Weltmacht immer.
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
In principle, yes. But the Fichen affair has taught us that we should not blindly trust the state or state institutions. The most recent example of this is the Corona restrictions, some of which are very arbitrary. Virtually overnight, previously undisputed individual rights have been called into question. Not to mention the restriction of freedom of expression.
Grundsätzlich ja. Nur hat uns die Fichenaffäre gelehrt, dass man auch dem Staat oder staatsnahmen Institutionen nicht blind vertrauen darf. Jüngstes Beispiel dafür sind die zum Teil sehr willkürlichen Corona-Restriktionen. Quasi über Nacht sind bislang unbestrittene Individualrechte in Frage gestellt worden. Von der Einschränkung der Meinungsäusserungsfreiheit ganz zu schweigen.
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 prosperity of the Western world is probably the best proof of this: the free market economy - combined with individual freedoms and economic incentives - has brought us prosperity and made social welfare on the scale we enjoy today possible in the first place.
Der Wohlstand der westlichen Welt ist wohl der beste Beweis dafür: Die freie Marktwirtschaft - verbunden mit individuellen Freiheiten und wirtschaftlichen Anreizen - hat uns Wohlstand gebracht und die soziale Wohlfahrt im heutigen Ausmass überhaupt erst ermöglicht.
Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
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Comment
Government redistribution is per se inefficient and therefore questionable. You take something away from someone to give it to someone else. Since redistribution is done through taxes and duties and ensures social balance and peace, it is acceptable on the current scale. That is why we talk about social rather than free market economy.
Staatliche Umverteilung ist per se ineffizient und daher fragwürdig. Man nimmt den jemandem etwas weg, um es einem Anderen zu geben. Da die Umverteilung über Steuern und Abgaben geschieht uns sie einen sozialen Ausgleich und Frieden gewährleistet, ist sie im heutigen Umfang akzeptabel. Darum reden wir ja auch eher von sozialer denn von freier Marktwirtschaft.
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
It is crucial that children are cared for, have one or more caregivers. Where it feels comfortable. Ideally at home. Or in a daycare center. Depending on the possibilities.
Entscheidend ist, dass Kinder betreut werden, eine oder mehrere Bezugspersonen haben. Wo es sich wohlfühlt. Idealerweise zu Hause. Oder aber in einer Kita. Je nach Möglichkeiten.
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 will advance - either with us or without us. I am convinced that it offers many opportunities, but also involves considerable risks (up to and including total surveillance).
Die Digitalisierung wird voranschreiten - entweder mit uns oder aber ohne uns. Ich bin überzeugt, dass sie viele Chancen bietet, aber auch mit erheblichen Risiken (bis hin zur totalen Überwachung) verbunden ist.
Punish criminals
What is your position the following statement: "Punishing criminals is more important than reintegrating them into society."
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Comment
Punishment is important. But I think reintegration is even more important. Where this is not possible, for example in the case of sex offenders who cannot be treated, the last resort is incarceration.
Die Bestrafung ist wichtig. Aber noch wichtiger scheint mir die Wiedereingliederung. Wo das nicht möglich ist, etwa bei nicht therapierbaren Sexualstraftätern, bleibt als Ultimo Ratio die Verwahrung.
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
Provided that economic growth is not only quantitative (exploitation of raw materials, population explosion, air and water pollution) as during industrialization, but also qualitative, it is in no way contradictory to environmental protection. Smart environmental technologies, recycling, medical progress, etc. suggest the opposite: the more value we create, the more resources we have for effective environmental protection measures.
Sofern das Wirtschaftswachstum nicht nur wie während der Industrialisierung quantitativ (Ausbeutung Rohstoffe, Bevölkerungsexplosion, Luft- und Gewässerverschmutzung), sondern auch in qualitativer Hinsicht erfolgt, steht es in keinerlei Widerspruch zum Umweltschutz. Smarte Umwelttechnolgien, Recycling, medizinischer Fortschritt usw. legen uns das Gegenteil nahe: Je mehr Wertschöpfung wir erzielen, desto mehr Mittel haben wir für wirksame Umweltschutzmassnahmen.
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
While these billions are well spent on the ground, they hardly have a lasting effect. On the contrary, the refugee flows are getting bigger and bigger.
Diese Milliarden sind zwar vor Ort gut eingesetzt, haben aber kaum eine nachhaltige Wirkung. Im Gegenteil, die Flüchtlingsströme werden immer grösser.
Comment
The people have just approved AHV age 65 for men and women by a narrow margin.
Volk hat eben erst AHV-Alter 65 für Mann und Frau knapp zugestimmt.
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