US EditionFinancing of the 13th Ahv Pension: Council of State Wants Permanently Higher Taxes of 3 Billion
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On Thursday, the Council of States maintained its choice of financing the 13th Annuity combining VAT and wage contributions, despite tense debates. An option rejected by the national councillors.The latter will have to review their copyThe debate on the financing of the 13th AVS pension, at the Council of States on Thursday, did not resemble a simple technical discussion, as one might have feared.Behind the decimals of VAT and the fractions of w…
A mid-left majority wants to increase VAT and wage contributions for the AHV at the same time. On average, employees should pay up to 820 francs more per year. Now it is the green liberals who are most important.
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The outlook for Swiss public finances was bleak for the years 2026 and 2027. This is due to the introduction of the 13th AVS pension and a projected unemployment insurance deficit, according to the Federal Finance Administration.
The outlook for Swiss public finances was bleak for the years 2026 and 2027. This is due to the introduction of the 13th AVS pension and a projected unemployment insurance deficit, according to the Federal Finance Administration.
The prospects for Switzerland's public finances have deteriorated for the years 2026 and 2027. The 13th AHV pension is expected to fall into the state treasury.
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