Joel Müller
Sozialdemokratische Partei | 03b.04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Health
Introduce compulsory vaccination for children
Should compulsory vaccination of children be introduced based on the Swiss vaccination plan?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Nur wenn die notwendigen Impfquoten nicht erreicht werden.
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
Die Ärmsten in unserer Gesellschaft können sich z.T keine höhere Franchise leisten. Notwendig ist die Einführung einer Einheitskasse analog zur SUVA.
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
Zentral ist, dass das Gesundheitswesen nicht weiter privatisiert wird wie bspw. im Kanton St. Gallen.
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
Leider wird das Konzept der integrativen Schulen oft als verdeckte Sparmassnahme angewendet. Das geht nicht. Grundsätzlich ist eine integrative Schule zu begrüssen, aber es braucht dafür ausreichend Personal und angemessene Klassengrössen. Es ist an der Zeit deutlich mehr Geld in die untere Schulstufen zu investieren um die Qualität zu steigern. Während in der höheren Bildung die Beiträge über lange zeit angestiegen sind, stagniert die Finanzierung bei den tieferen Schulstufen.
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
Kinder von Vermögenden Eltern können sich Nachhilfestunden etc. leisten. Bei einer Erschwerung der gymnasialen Maturität wird die Chancengleichheit eingeschränkt.
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
Heute ist die soziale Vererbung des Bildungsstatus sehr hoch. Kinder aus Arbeiter*innenfamilien gehen viel seltener Studieren, als solche von Eltern mit hohem Bildungsabschluss. Hier muss die Schweiz mehr für die Chancengleichheit machen. Als ehemaliger Lehrling, ist es mir aber auch wichtig die Berufslehre wertzuschätzen. Wir brauchen mehr Respekt und bessere Löhne für Menschen die nicht studiert haben, bspw. Pflegefachpersonen, Handwerker*innen, Verkäufer*innen etc.
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
Insbesondere die Vorschrift nicht in einen anderen Kanton ziehen zu dürfen um die Jahre anzurechnen gehört abgeschafft.
Increase the quota of third-country nationals for skilled workers
Should more qualified workers from non-EU/EFTA countries be allowed to work in Switzerland (increase third-country quota)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Asylum procedures outside Europe
Do you support efforts to house asylum seekers in centers outside Europe during the asylum procedure?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Nur wenn dies gefährliche Fluchtrouten reduzieren würde und die Menschen dort ein faires Verfahren erhalten. Es ist davon auszugehen, dass dies bei der aktuellen Entwicklung der EU-Migrationspolitik nicht der Fall sein wird. Daher ist das vorhaben abzulehnen. Flucht ist kein Verbrechen!
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
Ein wichtiger Schritt zu einer verbesserten Integrationspolitik.
Society & ethics
Legalize cannabis use
Should cannabis use be legalized? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Der heutige Umgang mit Cannabis zielt an der gesellschaftlichen Realität vorbei. Eine Legalisierung einhergehend mit Präventionsarbeit sorgt für gesunderen Konsum (Verunreinigung), einen besseren Überblick und für die Trockenlegung des Schwarzmarktes.
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
Intergeschlechtlichkeit exisitiert. Rund jedes 1000 Kind weist mehrere Geschlechtsmerkmale auf (bspw. XXY-Chromosomen oder Eierstöcke & Hoden etc.). Auch ist non-binären Menschen nicht ihre Identität abzusprechen. Darum selbstverständlich JA zur Realität, JA zu einem dritten Geschlecht.
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
Als schwuler Mann selbstverständlich JA.
Finances & taxes
Reduce taxes at the federal level
Do you support tax cuts at the federal level over the next four years?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Davon profitieren in erster Linie gut verdienende Personen und Unternehmen.
Tax married couples individually
Should married couples be taxed separately (individual taxation)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
(aber ohne eine versteckte Steuersenkung für Gutverdienende)
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
Ja, der ruinöse Steuerwettbewerb wird so gebremst.
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
Unbedingt!
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
Ein Debakel wie bei der CS darf sich nie mehr wiederholen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Mehr Strassen führen zu mehr Verkehr.
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
Unbedingt!
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
Von Lenkungsabgaben profitieren wenn diese rückverteilt werden ärmere Haushalte besonders stark (da Reiche besonders viele Treibhausgase ausstossen, z.B mit Privatjets etc.). Darum sind Lenkungsabgaben wie eine CO2 Steuer mit Rückverteilung klar zu begrüssen. So wird es für Unternehmen attraktiv, CO2 arm zu produzieren.
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
Nur in Ausnahmefällen. Auch die Biodiversitätskrise ist akut.
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
AKW Strom ist viel zu teuer, das Uran stammt aus problematischen Ländern und die Endlagerung des radioaktiven Mülls ist ungeklärt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
Unsere Landwirtschaft ist wichtig und leistet wertvolle Arbeit. Mein Grossvater hat bis heute einen Hof im Thurgau, daher bin ich verbunden mit der Landwirtschaft. Bäuer*innen müssen eine faire Entlohnung erhalten, wenn sie sich an ökologische Standards halten.
Introduction of stricter rules on the protection of farm animals
Are you in favour of stricter animal welfare regulations for livestock (e.g. permanent access to outdoor areas)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
National territory available for biodiversity conservation
Should 30% of Switzerland's land area be dedicated to preserving biodiversity? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ban on single-use plastics
Would you support a ban on single-use plastic and non-recyclable plastics? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
More sustainable use of electronic devices
Are you in favour of government measures to make the use of electronic devices more sustainable (e.g., right to repair, extension of warranty period, minimum guaranteed period for software updates)? [BePart question]
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Democracy, Media & Digitization
Mobile phone network (5G)
Should the Swiss mobile network be equipped throughout the country with the latest technology (currently 5G standard)?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Solange die Grenzwerte eingehalten werden.
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
Unbedingt!
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
Diese Initiative ist ein Angriff auf die Demokratie.
Lowering the voting age to 16
Are you in favour of lowering the voting age to 16?
| No | Rather no | Rather yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Ja, zugleich sollte das Schulfach Politik ab der Oberstufe flächendeckend eingeführt werden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Nur in einzelnen Bereichen, wie etwa der Cybersicherheit.
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
Eine sehr schwierige Frage, unter dem Eindruck des schrecklichen Angriffskrieg auf die Ukraine hat sich hier meine Meinung geändert.
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
Unbedingt!
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
Das Schengen-Abkommen erleichtert es uns auch, uns frei in Europa zu bewegen, zu arbeiten und zu studieren. Eine wichtige Errungenschaft.
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
Die EU steht derzeit global am stärksten ein für eine progressive Politik. Sie ist nicht nur ein Wirtschaftsprojekt, sondern auch ein Friedensprojekt. Es gibt definitiv viel zu kritisieren an der EU, aber insgesamt überwiegen die Vorteile klar. Ein Europa ohne die EU wäre heute absolut unvorstellbar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Realpolitisch macht die EU mit der Schweiz kein vernünftiges Freihandelsabkommen ohne Personenfreizügigkeit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Marktwirtschaft braucht Regeln und steuerliche Umverteilung. Seit der neoliberalen Wende verschlechtern sich die Lebensbedingungen viele Menschen und viele Gesellschaften stehen als Folge davon vor einer Zerreissprobe.
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
Unbedingt, die Schwere zwischen Arm und Reich wird immer grösser. Von mehr Umverteilung profitieren alle. So wird die Kaufkraft gestärkt, was den KMUs hilft und der gesellschaftliche Zusammenhalt würde verbessert werden.
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
Nur bei ausreichender staatlicher Regulierung. KI etc. birgt ein grosses Gefahrenpotential.
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
Nein, Schutz der Gesellschaft ist wichtig, aber ansonsten muss eine Resozialisierung angestrebt werden. Zudem sollte verstärkt in Soziale Arbeit, Armutsbekämpfung, Bildung & Prävention investiert werden um Kriminalität zu reduzieren. Das (schwierige) Fernziel muss eine "gewaltfreie" Gesellschaft sein.
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
Ich bin überzeugt, dass diese Fragestellung falsch ist. Umweltschutz und nachhaltiges Wirtschaften lässt sich gut vereinbaren.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Wir dürfen nicht vergessen, dass in der Schweiz genügend Geld vorhanden wäre. Umverteilung ist dringend notwendig.
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
Insb. bei den unteren- und mittleren Schulstufen.
Agriculture: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Agriculture"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die Landwirtschaft leistet wertvolle Arbeit, die ökologischen Vorgaben müssen aber deutlich erhöht werden.
Public transportation: spend more/less
Should the federal government spend more or less in the area of "Public transport"?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comment
Die ÖV Preise müssen sinken.
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 |
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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
Idealerweise international koordiniert. Es ist dringend notwendig, die Länder im globalen Süden zu unterstützen. Sie leiden bis heute unter den Ausbeutungen in der Kolonialzeit und nun auch unter dem Klimawandel. Mit einer Verbesserung der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit können auch viele Fluchtursachen reduziert werden.
Comment
Es ist genug Geld da um allen eine anständige Rente zu bezahlen. Die Reichsten müssen sich an der Sanierung der AHV & PK beteiligen.