Finding a Solution to the Swiss Pension Problem Isn’t Child’s Play
by Hannah Wise, our external editor
The Swiss pension system is built on three pillars: the state pension, the employer contributions and the extras you can put in yourself. In her new video, Hannah Wise presents Avenir Suisse’s proposals to secure the financing of the first pillar in the long term, because this is on shaky grounds.
by Jérôme Cosandey, Diego Taboada and Sonia Estevez
The benefits of the first pillar of retirement provision are rising faster than prices. However, its long-term financing is not guaranteed. The new “Essential” presents the following three measures that must be taken: Save for a longer period of time, reduce expenditure and increase revenues.
Switzerland faces multiple challenges in energy policy: Security of supply must be increased and the energy mix adapted to the goal of climate neutrality – both at economically viable costs. The publication coming in November shows how the stumbling blocks in energy policy can be overcome.
A high proportion of agricultural production comes from highly industrialized farms whilst the agricultural lobby is using the image of farmers and their families to secure more subsidies. Politics dig into the population’s pockets: Taxpayers pay for subsidies, while consumers contribute to the profits of the agricultural sector through higher food prices. Hence, the same cow is being milked twice. Protected by Europe
Because non of the European countries could currently provide sufficient protection for its population or critical civil and military infrastructure, Germany launched the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) last year. Eighteen countries have joined so far, including Switzerland. Eveline Hutter and Simon Stocker illustrate the considerable potential that the ESSI has for Switzerland.
