Swiss judges contribute nearly 3 million Swiss francs to political parties, a practice criticized for its lack of transparency and legislative regulation. A recent survey revealed that judges collectively pay between 1.8 and 2.46 million francs at the cantonal level. While government mandates now require federal judges to disclose their contributions, many judges express concerns over the implications of such payments on their independence. Calls for reform are growing, with a recent poll showing 83% of judges favoring the abolition of this taxation system.