Swiss commission wants to cut government savings package
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Swiss commission wants to cut government savings package
The Swiss government should save CHF1.79 billion ($2.22 billion), according to the finance committee of the Senate. It has thus reduced the size of the relief programme for 2027 by CHF603 million.
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The committee is also proposing to reduce the scope of the programme for the years 2028 and 2029.
The committee has adopted around 80% of the government’s proposals, parliamentarian Jakob Stark told the media on Friday on behalf of the committee. The programme proposed by the government is ambitious, he said.
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Johanna Gapany emphasised the complexity of the subject and the impact on many players. “We have listened carefully to see if there are any possible adjustments.” She added: “This plan allows us to be predictable and forward-looking in financial terms.”
The dossier goes to the plenary on December 17 for an open-end session. The House of Representatives will debate it at its March session.
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