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Old-age and disability pensions will rise from January 2027, with the minimum pension increasing by CHF20 and the maximum by CHF40. Explain the wage-and-price adjustment, its more than CHF1 billion annual cost and the related changes to occupational pensions and Pillar 3a.
8 days ago · 1 source
pensions
Switzerland will make its first 13th monthly old-age pension payment in December, with the average payment expected to be about CHF1,580. The article would explain how the figure is calculated, why payments differ sharply between residents and pensioners abroad, and what recipients should expect.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
pensions
Switzerland will pay its first 13th monthly old-age pension in December, with the average payment estimated at about CHF1,580. Payments vary substantially depending on contribution histories and whether recipients live in Switzerland or abroad.
SWI swissinfo.ch
politics
National Council committee backs 0.7 percentage point VAT increase to finance additional pension payments following March 2024 referendum approval.
Le News
politics
Parliament backs financing plan for additional pension payment through VAT and salary contributions, marking significant reform in Swiss social security system.
SWI swissinfo.ch
employment
French government reverses decision to halve unemployment benefits for cross-border workers employed in Switzerland
Le News
policy
Federal government endorses private sector initiatives for self-employed social security coverage, rejecting mandatory state schemes due to implementation challenges.
SWI swissinfo.ch
