SVP fights against constant spending growth
Published: Tuesday, Dec 3rd 2024, 10:00
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More security for Switzerland, defending the tried-and-tested debt brake, no tax increases: The SVP parliamentary group is pursuing these three guidelines in the debate on the federal budget for the coming year.
Parliament must finally open its eyes and set the right priorities, said SVP parliamentary group spokesman Lars Guggisberg (BE) on Tuesday during the general debate on the 2025 budget. "We must come to our senses and take responsibility."
According to Guggisberg, finances have gotten out of hand in recent decades. Federal expenditure had almost tripled. At the same time, economic output has only doubled. "The fact that the state is growing faster than the economy is not a good development." Parliament had set its priorities naively and had been short-sighted and naive.
The SVP is not about saving money, said Guggisberg. "It's about less spending growth." Spending on social welfare and development aid in particular should be curbed. "We are currently sending billions of taxpayers' money abroad."
Instead, the SVP advocates strengthening the defense capabilities of the army, food and agriculture. In addition, the "tried and tested debt brake" must be retained. "Today's debts are tomorrow's taxes," said Guggisberg.
Finally, the SVP parliamentary group would not support any tax increases. The federal government has an expenditure problem, not a revenue problem.
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