Jacques Gerber
FDP.Die Liberalen
Welfare state & family
Raise the retirement age to 67
Do you support an increase in the retirement age (e.g., to 67)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The system needs to be completely overhauled in order to better control cost trends.
Le système doit être revu complètement afin de pouvoir mieux contrôler l'évolution des coûts.
Pensions for married couples
For married couples, the pension is currently limited to 150% of the maximum individual AHV pension (capping). Should this limit be eliminated?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The logic of individual taxation must be respected.
La logique avec la taxation individuelle doit être respectée.
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
Sustainable funding is needed to guarantee secure pensions in the long term. A reduction in the minimum rate is unfortunately necessary to halt the current unplanned redistribution in the 2nd pillar.
Un financement durable est nécessaire pour garantir des rentes sûres à long terme. Une baisse du taux minimal est malheureusement nécessaire pour stopper la redistribution actuelle non prévue dans le 2e pilier.
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
I'm in favor of parental leave.
Je suis pour un congé parental.
Further encourage the construction of social housing
Should the federal government provide more financial support for public housing construction? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The system needs a complete overhaul.
Le système doit être revu complètement.
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
We need a system to deal with emergencies, and the current system has proved its worth, even if there is room for improvement.
Il faut un système en cas d'urgence et le système actuel a fait ses preuves, même s'il est perfectible.
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
We need to define health regions and coordinate planning with the Confederation.
Il faut définir des régions sanitaires et coordonner avec la Confédération la planification.
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
In practice, this concept has reached its limits. Teachers are already overworked and often not sufficiently trained to meet the specific needs of their pupils.
Dans la pratique, ce concept a atteint ses limites. Les enseignants sont déjà surchargés et souvent pas suffisamment formés pour répondre aux besoins spécifiques des élèves.
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
However, it should be possible to keep the maturity period to 3 years.
La durée de la maturité doit cependant pouvoir rester à 3 ans.
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
Education creates equal opportunities.
L'éducation crée l'égalité des chances.
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
The Swiss economy is suffering from a clear lack of manpower.
L'économie suisse souffre d'un manque évident de main-d'œuvre.
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
The example set by the canton of Jura has proved its worth
L'exemple du canton du Jura a fait ses preuves
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, safeguards are absolutely essential.
Des garde-fous sont, par contre, absolument nécessaires.
Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Equality between same-sex and heterosexual couples
Do you think it's right for same-sex couples to have the same rights as heterosexual couples in all areas?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, special circumstances may call for different treatment.
Certaines circonstances particulières peuvent cependant imposer un traitement différencié.
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
The PLR has been calling for individual taxation independent of marital status since 1984, and in 2022 successfully tabled an initiative along these lines.
Le PLR demande déjà depuis 1984 une imposition individuelle indépendante de l'état civil et, en 2022, a déposé avec succès une initiative allant dans ce sens.
Introduce a national inheritance tax
Would you support the introduction of a national inheritance tax on all inheritances over one million Swiss francs? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthen financial equalization between the cantons
Should the differences between cantons with high and low financial capacity be further reduced through fiscal equalization?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Financial equalization is an instrument that has proved its worth in terms of confederal solidarity, but it certainly needs to be revisited.
La péréquation financière est un instrument qui a fait ses preuves en terme de solidarité confédérale, mais qui nécessite certainement d'être revisitée.
Economy & labour
Introduce a national minimum wage of CHF 4,000
Are you in favor of introducing a minimum wage of CHF 4,000 for all full-time employees?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulate the financial sector more strictly
Do you support stricter regulations for the financial sector (e.g., stricter capital requirements for banks, ban on bonuses)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The Credit Suisse case has shown that existing regulations need to be assessed for their impact, and adapted if necessary.
L'affaire Credit Suisse a montré que la réglementation existante doit être évaluée quant à son impact et adaptée si nécessaire.
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
On the other hand, Switzerland's energy policy needs to be redefined in terms of supply.
Il faut, par contre, redéfinir la politique énergétique de la Suisse au niveau de son approvisionnement.
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We need to combat urban sprawl.
Il faut lutter contre le mitage du territoire.
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
Equal pay is a matter of course and should not be open to discussion.
L'égalité salariale est une évidence et ne doit souffrir d'aucune discussion.
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
This should not, however, exclude other modes of transport.
Cela ne doit, cependant, pas exclure les autres modes de transport.
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
Encouraging, but not forbidding.
Inciter, mais pas interdire.
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
In certain situations, however, it may be necessary to prohibit or restrict, but this should not be the rule.
Il se peut qu'il faille cependant dans certaines situations interdire ou restreindre, mais ça ne doit pas être la règle.
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
Technological evolution must also be possible in the nuclear field.
L'évolution technologique doit être possible également dans le dossier nucléaire.
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
First of all, we need to agree on the definition of "complete public service offering". Secondly, we need to maintain a balance within Switzerland.
Il faut tout d'abord s'entendre sur la définition de "l'offre de service publique complète". Ensuite, il faut veiller à garder les équilibres en Suisse.
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
Large consumers are already being encouraged to reduce their consumption.
Les grands consommateurs sont déjà aujourd'hui incités à réduire leur consommation.
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
The requirements for obtaining direct payments are already high today. Further restrictions would accelerate the disappearance of farms and reduce the rate of self-sufficiency. Switzerland has every interest in ensuring that its agriculture remains productive.
Les exigences pour l'obtention de paiements directs sont déjà élevées aujourd'hui. Une restriction supplémentaire accélérerait la disparition des fermes et réduirait le taux d'auto-approvisionnement. La Suisse a tout intérêt à ce que son agriculture reste également productive.
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, this must be done with due regard for the level of Swiss production. We need to find the best possible complementarity between production and preservation.
Cela doit se faire, par contre, en tenant compte du niveau de la production suisse. Il faut trouver la complémentarité maximale entre production et préservation.
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
Radical bans are not the answer.
Les interdictions radicales ne sont pas la solution.
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
Above all, we need to change people's consumerist behavior.
Il faut surtout modifier le comportement consumériste des gens.
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Digitizing public services
Should the federal government be given additional powers in the area of digitization of government services in order to be able to impose binding directives and standards on the cantons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening regulation of big internet platforms
Are you in favor of stronger regulation of the major Internet platforms (i.e., transparency rules on algorithms, increased liability for content, combating disinformation)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
People need to have confidence in new technological tools.
Il faut que la population puisse avoir confiance dans les nouveaux outils technologiques.
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
On the other hand, I'm in favor of redefining the missions of companies that benefit from the licence fee.
Je suis, par contre, pour une redéfinition des missions des entreprises bénéficiant de la redevance.
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
The Confederation already has effective instruments at its disposal to manage expenditure, in the form of the spending and debt brake.
Avec le frein aux dépenses et à l'endettement, la Confédération dispose déjà d'instruments efficaces pour gérer les dépenses.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The Swiss army must be able to fulfill its constitutional mandate.
L'armée suisse doit pouvoir remplir son mandat constitutionnel.
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
Switzerland should not block arms re-exports to Western democracies as long as they have an export control system comparable to ours.
La Suisse ne doit pas bloquer les réexportations d'armes vers les démocraties occidentales tant qu'elles disposent d'un système de contrôle des exportations comparable au nôtre.
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
Systematic control must be rejected, and exceptions must be clear and transparently applied.
Un contrôle systématique doit être refusé et les exceptions doivent être claires et appliquées de manière transparente.
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
The bilateral path must be supported. EU membership, on the other hand, is out of the question.
La voie bilatérale doit être soutenue. Il n'est, par contre, pas question d'adhésion à l'UE.
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
However, the agricultural sector must be excluded.
Il faut cependant exclure le domaine agricole.
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
Very difficult to implement.
Très difficile à mettre en œuvre.
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Neutrality must not be an end in itself, but must also serve Swiss security and foreign policy.
La neutralité ne doit pas être une fin en soi, mais doit également être au service de la sécurité et de la politique étrangère de la Suisse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The state must not take advantage of this to be intrusive.
L'Etat ne doit pas en profiter pour être intrusif.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
There are limits to the free market economy in certain areas (e.g. agriculture, supply, security...).
Il y a des limites à l'économie de libre marché dans certains domaines (p.ex.: agriculture, approvisionnement, 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".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
But beware of excessive redistribution. State intervention should only be subsidiary.
Attention cependant à une redistribution excessive. L'Etat doit intervenir uniquement de manière subsidiaire.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
We also need to offer ways of reintegrating into society.
Il faut également offrir des moyens de réintégration dans la société.
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
Both challenges can and must be met in parallel through innovation.
Les deux défis peuvent et doivent être relevés en parallèle grâce à l'innovation.
Federal budget
Social protection: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Social services"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education and research: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Education and research"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
It's the best investment for our country.
C'est le meilleur investissement pour notre pays.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
We have to fight against linear cuts.
Il faut se battre contre les coupes linéaires.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
I'm in favor of a flexible retirement age.
Je suis pour un âge de la retraite flexible.
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