GLP calls for clearer priorities in financial policy
Published: Thursday, Dec 7th 2023, 09:40
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The Green Liberals believe that the federal finances are currently still in balance. However, this has also led to growing desires on all sides. And the future will be challenging.
"We have had good years with good income," said GLP parliamentary group spokesperson Martin Bäumle (ZH) on Thursday during the budget debate in the National Council. However, the future will be difficult.
Switzerland was in a very good starting position before the pandemic, said Bäumle. And the federal finances are still in a reasonable position today. The debt brake is a key to this. Parliament should be careful not to touch it too much.
Among the areas in which investment would be necessary, Bäumle mentioned tackling climate change, reconciling work and family life and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Parliament must learn to set priorities in the budget, said the Zurich National Councillor. This is not primarily about cuts, but about curbing expenditure growth more strongly.
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