Stefan Thöni
Partei für Rationale Politik, Allgemeine Menschenrechte und Teilhabe
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
Even better, however, would be to pay for all health care from taxes. The market does not play a role in health care anyway.
Noch besser wäre allerdings die Bezahlung der gesamten Gesundheitsversorgung aus Steuermitteln. Der Markt spielt in der Gesundheitsversorgung sowieso nicht.
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
As with taxation, AHV should be calculated individually for each person.
Wie bei der Besteuerung soll auch die AHV individuell für jeden Menschen berechnet werden.
Reduce LPP pensions
As part of the reform of the BVG (occupational pension plan), pensions are to be reduced (lowering the minimum conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%). Are you in favor of this measure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
However, I am generally skeptical about the BVG savings model, because it leads to the need to invest many billions with as little risk as possible, such as driving up rents.
Dem BVG-Sparmodell gegenüber bin ich jedoch generell skeptisch eingestellt, denn es führt dazu, dass viele Milliarden mit möglichst wenig Risiko angelegt werden müssen, wie z.B. die Mieten hochtreibt.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Children should learn to deal with difference. At the same time, it is also motivating for children if as many other children as possible with similar academic performance are present. In addition, learning difficulties or disabilities need adapted instruction, which can be better given separately. Therefore, I am in favor of both: some subjects should be taught integratively, but not all.
Kinder sollten lernen, mit Andersartigkeit umzugehen. Gleichzeitig ist es aber für Kinder auch motivierend, wenn möglichst viele andere Kinder mit ähnlicher schulischer Leistung präsent sind. Zudem brauchen Lernschwierigkeiten oder Behinderungen angepassten Unterricht, der besser separat erteilt werden kann. Deshalb bin ich hier für ein sowohl als auch: Es sollen einige Fächern integrativ unterrichtet werden, aber nicht alle.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Introdurre un terzo sesso ufficiale
Should a third official gender be introduced alongside "female" and "male"?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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
More fiscal equalization only combats a symptom of ruinous tax competition, instead of finally introducing a system in which high incomes and profits are taxed almost equally everywhere.
Durch noch mehr Finanzausgleich wird nur ein Symptom des ruinösen Steuerwettbewerbs bekämpft, statt endlich ein System einzuführen, bei welchem die hohen Einkommen und Gewinne überall annähernd gleich besteuert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
It is particularly important that banks be limited in size and that a separation banking system be introduced.
Besonders wichtig ist, dass Banken in der Grösse beschränkt und ein Trennbankensystem eingeführt werden.
Liberalizzare completamente il mercato dell'elettricità
Should private households be free to choose their electricity supplier (complete liberalization of the electricity market)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The utilization rates should be deregulated so that more densely packed buildings can be built. On the other hand, the rules on noise protection should remain strict, because noise makes people ill.
Die Ausnutzungsziffern sollten dereguliert werden, damit mehr verdichtet gebaut werden kann. Beim Lärmschutz hingegen sollten die Regeln streng bleiben, denn Lärm macht krank.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Strong incentives are needed to drive less and travel more by public transport, bicycle and on foot. New roads are the exact opposite.
Es braucht starke Anreize, um weniger Auto zu fahren und mehr mit dem ÖV, dem Velo und zu Fuss unterwegs zu sein. Neue Strassen sind das exakte Gegenteil.
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
Even better, however, would be a strong and planned increase in CO₂ taxation on all fuels.
Noch besser wäre allerdings eine starke und planmässig zunehmende CO₂-Besteuerung auf allen Treibstoffen.
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 climate catastrophe must now be averted with the most effective measures. This includes turning off the worst climate polluters through bans or, better, through an incentive tax.
Die Klimakatastrophe muss jetzt mit den wirksamsten Massnahmen abgewendet werden. Dazu gehört auch, dass die schlimmsten Klimasünder durch Verbote oder besser durch eine Lenkungsabgabe abgestellt werden.
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 |
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Ensure a comprehensive range of public services
Should the state guarantee a comprehensive public service offering also in rural regions?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduce progressive electricity tariffs
Would you be in favor of the introduction of increasing electricity tariffs when consumption is higher (progressive electricity tariffs)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Nature conservation
Making provisions for the protection of large predators more flexible
Are you in favor of further relaxing the protection regulations for large predators (lynx, wolf, bear)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Even better, however, would be an incentive tax that would enable a switch to less or more environmentally friendly packaging through market forces.
Noch besser wäre allerdings eine Lenkungsabgabe, die eine Umstellung auf weniger bzw. umweltfreundlichere Verpackungen durch Marktkräfte ermöglicht.
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
However, it would make even more sense to introduce an incentive tax on equipment that is not difficult to repair and reuse, which would also make it possible to reduce the price of particularly sustainable equipment.
Noch sinnvoller wäre allerdings eine Lenkungsabgabe auf nicht schwer reparier- und wiederverwendbare Geräte, die auch eine Verbilligung von besonders nachhaltigen Geräten ermöglicht.
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
More transparency and comprehensive enforcement of data protection are necessary. On the other hand, providers should not be liable for content, as this leads to even legal content being deleted prematurely in case of doubt.
Mehr Transparenz und eine umfassende Durchsetzung des Datenschutzes sind notwendig. Hingegen sollen Anbieter nicht für Inhalte haften, da dies dazu führt, dass auch legale Inhalte im Zweifel vorschnell gelöscht werden.
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
There should be more talk about the content that we finance from fees and less about the amount. Switzerland needs high-quality and comprehensive journalism, which is also allowed to cost something. However, the fees should finance neither broadcasters nor paper, nor entertainment.
Es sollte mehr über die Inhalte, die wir aus Gebühren finanzieren und weniger über die Höhe gesprochen werden. Die Schweiz braucht einen hochwertigen und umfassenden Journalismus, der auch was kosten darf. Jedoch sollten die Gebühren weder Sender noch Papier und auch keine Unterhaltung finanzieren.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Introducing an optional financial referendum against federal spending
Should it be possible to hold a referendum on federal spending above a certain amount (optional financial referendum)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Security & military
Increasing the size of the army to at least 120,000 soldiers
Are you in favor of expanding the army's target number of soldiers to at least 120,000?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
A large militia army is pointless for Switzerland in view of the current threat situation. Switzerland should decide to join a defense alliance such as the EU or NATO and establish a professional army accordingly or abolish the army.
Eine grosse Milizarmee ist Angesichts der aktuellen Bedrohungslage für die Schweiz sinnlos. Die Schweiz soll sich entscheiden einem Verteidigungsbündnis wie der EU oder der NATO beizutreten und entsprechend eine darauf ausgerichtete Berufsarmee aufzustellen oder die Armee abzuschaffen.
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The EU would be the better defense alliance for Switzerland.
Die EU wäre für die Schweiz das bessere Verteidigungsbündnis.
Re-export of Swiss weapons
Should the Federal Council be allowed to authorize other states to re-export Swiss weapons in cases of a war of aggression in violation of international law (e.g., the attack on Ukraine)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Scumonda da visar automaticamain la fatscha en locals publics
Should automatic facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Denounce the Schengen Agreement and strengthen border controls
Should Switzerland terminate the Schengen agreement with the EU and reintroduce more security checks directly on the border? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Foreign trade & foreign policy
Seek closer relations with the EU
Are you in favor of closer relations with the European Union (EU)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Seek a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States
Should Switzerland strive for a comprehensive free trade agreement (including agriculture) with the USA?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Only if such an agreement stipulates local environmental standards and excludes patents on seeds.
Nur wenn in einem solchen Abkommen hiesige Umweltstandards festgeschrieben und Patente auf Saatgut ausgeschlossen werden.
Comply with social and environmental standards
Should Swiss companies be obliged to ensure that their subsidiaries and suppliers operating abroad comply with social and environmental standards?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Return to a strict interpretation of neutrality
Should Switzerland return to a strict interpretation of neutrality (renounce economic sanctions to a large extent)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Values
Security measures taken by the state
What is your position the following statement: "Someone who is not guilty, has nothing to fear from state security measures."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Free market economy
What is your position the following statement: "In the long term, everyone benefits from a free market economy in the long term."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
The market economy makes sense in principle, but in many places it must be regulated for the benefit of the general public.
Die Marktwirtschaft ist grundsätzlich sinnvoll, muss aber vielerorts zum Vorteil der Allgemeinheit reguliert werden.
Compensate for differences in income and wealth
What is your position the following statement: "It is necessary for the State to balance out differences in income and wealth through redistribution".
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
The healthy level of differences in wealth and income has currently been clearly exceeded.
Das gesunde Mass an Unterschieden bei Vermögen und Einkommen ist aktuell deutlich überschritten.
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 |
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Digitization offers more opportunities than risks
What is your position the following statement: "The ongoing digitalization offers significantly more opportunities than risks."
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Comment
Digitization yes, but only according to clear rules for the benefit of all people.
Digitalisierung ja, aber nur nach klaren Regeln zum Vorteil aller Menschen.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Road traffic (private motorized transport): spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Road traffic (motorised individual transport)"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Public safety: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public security"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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National defense: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "National defence"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Development cooperation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Development assistance"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
If more easily accessible and affordable opportunities for a second vocational training or lifelong learning were available to all people, the retirement age could be increased for certain professions. However, as long as people are in fact forced to work in physically or mentally demanding jobs until retirement age, the retirement age cannot be raised.
Wenn mehr einfach zugängliche und für alle Menschen finanzierbare Möglichkeiten für eine zweite Berufsausbildung bzw. für lebenslanges Lernen zur Verfügung stehen, könnte für gewisse Berufe das Rentenalter erhöhte werden. Solange aber Menschen faktisch gezwungen sind, körperlich oder psychisch anstrengende Berufe bis zum Rentenalter auszuüben, kann dieses nicht erhöht werden.
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