Manuel Fischer
Independent
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 |
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Health insurance premiums
Should the federal government allocate more funding for health insurance premium subsidies?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Comment
A sugar tax leads to less added sugar in food. This significantly reduces health care costs. (Up to two-thirds of health care costs in Switzerland are related to too much sugar in the diet).
Eine Zuckersteuer führt zu weniger zugesetztem Zucker in Lebensmittel. Dies reduziert die Gesundheitskosten deutlich. (Bis zu zwei Drittel der Gesundheitskosten in der Schweiz haben einen Zusammenhang mit zu viel Zucker in der Ernährung).
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 |
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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 |
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Comment
Depending on the situation, the best way must be sought - integration in itself, however, brings advantages in social behavior for all involved - and that should be made possible.
Je nach Situation muss der beste Weg gesucht werden - Integration an sich bringt jedoch Vorteile im Sozialverhalten für alle Beteiligten - und dass soll ermöglicht werden.
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 |
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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 |
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Comment
Social background is unfortunately one of the most important factors for educational success. More equality of opportunity in education is therefore important.
Soziale Herkunft ist leider einer der wichtigsten Faktoren für Bildungserfolg. Mehr Chancengleicheit bei der Bildung ist deshalb wichtig.
Immigration & integration
Make naturalization requirements more flexible
Should the conditions for naturalization be relaxed (e.g., shorter residence period)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Ten years without the right to vote is too long.
Zehn Jahre ohne Wahlrecht ist zu lange.
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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Comment
Legal cannabis enables the urgently needed protection of minors. The black market loses influence and the police and courts save costs.
Legales Cannabis ermöglicht den drigend nötigen Jugendschutz. Der Schwarzmarkt verliert an Einfluss und die Polizei und Gerichte sparen kosten.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Make housing construction regulations more flexible
Should housing construction regulations be relaxed (e.g., noise protection, occupancy rates)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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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 |
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Energy & transport
Restructure heavily trafficked sections of the highway
Should busy sections of highways be widened?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
Traffic jams occur mainly at peak times. As long as there are only 1.1 people in the car on average and there is free travel during most of the day, smarter solutions have to be found.
Staus kommen hauptsächlich zu Spitzenzeiten vor. Solange im Schnitt nur 1.1 Personen im Auto sitzen und während der meisten Zeit des Tages freie Fahrt herrscht, müssen intelligentere Lösungen gefunden werden.
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 |
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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 |
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Comment
The climate targets must be met or undercut. Otherwise, we will face major problems in very many areas. As a last option, bans should therefore be possible. These are also fairer and more efficient than surcharges that only affect people with little budget.
Die Klimaziele müssen erreicht oder unterboten werden. Ansonsten werden wir in sehr vielen Bereichen vor grossen Problemen stehen. Als letzte Option sollten deshalb Verbote möglich sein. Diese sind zudem fairer und effizienter als Zuschläge, die nur Personen mit wenig Budget beinflussen.
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 |
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Comment
As long as only the landscape is affected, relaxations can be discussed. Rare animals and plants, however, must continue to be protected.
Solange nur das Landschaftsbild betroffen ist, sind Lockerungen diskutierbar. Seltene Tiere und Pflanzen müssen jedoch weiterhin geschützt bleiben.
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
Unless a definitive place is found to store the radioactive waste & the new nuclear power plants are cheap to build, fast to deploy, ultra safe & profitable.
Ausser es wird ein definitiver Ort zur Lagerung des radioaktiven Abfalls gefunden & die neuen Atomkraftwerke sind günstig im Bau, schnell einsatzbereit, ultra sicher und rentabel.
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
Special mention should be made of the improvement of public transport connections from Appenzell Ausserrhoden to national and international destinations.
Speziell zu erwähnen: die Verbesserung der öV-Verbindungen von Appenzell Ausserrhoden aus zu nationalen und internationalen Zielen.
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 |
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Direct payments for farms
Should direct payments only be granted to farmers with proof of ecological performance?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
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Comment
However, an expansion must be realistically feasible.
Eine Erweiterung muss jedoch realistisch umsetzbar sein.
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 |
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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
Biodiversity is very much under threat. Countermeasures are urgently needed.
Die Biodiversität ist sehr stark bedroht. Gegensteuer ist dringend notwendig.
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, however, that the alternatives have a better ecological balance.
Vorausgesetzt jedoch, dass die Alternativen eine bessere ökologische Bilanz haben.
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
Only where necessary. There should also be areas that are less exposed to mobile phone radiation because the health risks are not sufficiently known.
Nur wo nötig. Es soll auch Bereiche geben, die weniger belastet sind durch Mobilfunkstrahlen, da die gesundheitlichen Risiken nicht ausreichend bekannt sind.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Important! Those who have completed compulsory schooling are in apprenticeship or secondary school and should be able to determine their own future.
Wichtig! Wer die obligatorische Schule beendet hat, befindet sich in der Lehre oder einen weiterführenden Schule und soll die eigene Zukunft mitbestimmen können.
Introducing an optional financial referendum against federal spending
Should it be possible to hold a referendum on federal spending above a certain amount (optional financial referendum)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Security & military
Increasing the size of the army to at least 120,000 soldiers
Are you in favor of expanding the army's target number of soldiers to at least 120,000?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Strengthening cooperation between the Swiss army and NATO
Should the Swiss Armed Forces expand their cooperation with NATO?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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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 |
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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
Across Europe, there are stronger requirements for corporate responsibility abroad. The Corporate Responsibility Initiative calls for this in Switzerland as well. So far, however, there are only token regulations in Switzerland.
Europaweit bestehen stärkere Vorgaben zur Verantwortung von Unternehmen im Ausland. Die Konzernverantwortungsinitiative verlangt dies auch in der Schweiz. Bis jetzt bestehen jedoch nur Alibi-Vorschriften in der Schweiz.
Terminate bilateral agreements with the EU
Should Switzerland terminate the Bilateral Agreements with the EU and seek a free trade agreement without the free movement of persons?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
The Bilateral Agreements are central to Switzerland.
Die Bilateralen Verträge sind zentral für die Schweiz.
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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Comment
This is the justification for a surveillance state.
Dies ist die Rechtfertigung für einen Überwachungsstaat.
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
Not all, but many. But the extent is very unevenly distributed.
Nicht alle, aber viele. Das Ausmass ist aber sehr ungleich verteilt.
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 gap between the extremely wealthy and those without is growing ever wider. This is a threat to social cohesion.
Die Schere zwischen extrem vermögend und Menschen ohne Vermögen nimmt immer stärker zu. Dies ist eine Gefahr für den gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt.
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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Comment
This is a matter for the respective parents - it should be possible for both parents to work in the above-mentioned way, as well as for both parents to work in equal parts.
Dies ist Sache der jeweiligen Eltern - es soll sowohl obige Erwebsvariante möglich sein, als auch, dass beide Eltern zu gleichen Teilen erwerbstätig sind.
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 should not lead to simple tasks being rationalized away and employees becoming unemployed. For example, digitalization can be an opportunity to use infrastructure (roads, public transport) more efficiently. Access to public services (e.g. public transport) without a cell phone must remain guaranteed.
Digitalisierung soll nicht dazu führen, dass einfache Arbeitsaufgaben wegrationalisiert werden und die Beschäftigten arbeitslos werden. Zb. um die Infrastruktur (Strassen, ÖV) effizienter zu nutzen, kann die Digitalisierung eine Chance sein. Der Zugang ohne Handy zu öffentlichen Dienstleistungen (zb. ÖV) muss sichergestellt bleiben.
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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Comment
Punishing criminals without reintegrating them into society leads to more crime.
Kriminelle bestrafen ohne Wiedereingliederung in die Gesellschaft führt zu mehr Kriminalität.
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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Comment
Strong, decisive and rapid environmental protection is the main task for the coming decades. Without a functioning kilma as a basis, no meaningful economic growth is possible.
Ein starker, entschiedener und schneller Umweltschutz ist die Hauptaufgabe der nächsten Jahrzehnte. Ohne eine funktionierendes Kilma als Basis ist auch kein sinvolles Wirtschafswachstum möglich.
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 |
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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"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Comment
Teaching, further education and research are Switzerland's most important assets. Also with regard to global warming.
Lehre, weiterfühende Bildung und Forschung sind das wichtigste Kapital der Schweiz. Auch hinsichtlich der Klimaerwärmung.
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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Comment
Biodiversity may also cost more, as it is under severe threat.
Biodiversität darf auch mehr kosten, da diese stark bedroht ist.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
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Comment
Public transport must clearly be more attractive than road transport. This, however, not through unattractive car traffic, but clearly more attractive public transport.
Der ÖV muss klar attraktiver sein als der Stassenverkehr. Dies aber nicht durch unattraktiven Autoverkehr, sondern deutlich attraktiveren ÖV.
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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Comment
Using the existing infrastructure more efficiently - there is a lot of potential in combination with digital approaches.
Die bestehende Infrastruktur effizienter nutzen - in Kombination mit digitalen Ansätzen besteht viel Potential.
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
More responsibility is to be assumed for negative consequences of global warming that are already noticeable (floods, fires, etc.).
Für bereits jetzt bemerkbare, negative Folgen der Klimaerwärmung (Fluten, Brände etc.) soll mehr Verantwortung übernommen werden.
Comment
The AHV must work for all generations - a pension age increase should only be the last option.
Die AHV muss für alle Generationen funktionieren - eine Rentenaltererhöhung sollte dabei erst die letzte Option sein.
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