A few weeks ago, a majority of the electorate voted in favor of a 13th AHV pension as from 2026. The initiators have left it up to the legislator to decide how this should be implemented and have not commented on the financing.
Immediately after the vote, the parties began arguing about which sources could now be tapped to finance the CHF 4-5 billion per year. To be considered are financing sources such as increase of employees social contribution, an increase in VAT or even a new financial transaction tax is being discussed.
Regardless of where the money comes from, the additional AHV pension is expected to be paid out for the first time in 2026.
