Employers’ association: Cancellation would have raised questions
Published: Thursday, Dec 12th 2024, 16:20
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The Swiss Employers' Association has welcomed the unanimous rejection of the appeals against the 2022 AHV vote. An annulment would have meant disproportionate effort and raised numerous questions about the next steps, it said in a press release.
The important measures to stabilize the AHV thus remain in place, the Swiss Employers' Association (SAV) announced on Thursday. Furthermore, it is fair in terms of equality and life expectancy for women and men to have the same official reference age.
In addition, the administration and the population would be spared "a lot of effort and trouble". According to the SAV, annulling the vote would have rendered the legal basis for the VAT increase, which has been in force since January 1, 2024, obsolete. It is unclear what would have happened to the additional revenue already generated as a result.
For the employers, it is also clear that further structural measures must be taken due to the continued high financial pressure on AHV finances. A viable solution is expected from the Federal Council as part of the 2026 AHV reform, which provides for a realistic increase in the reference age in line with life expectancy.
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