Swiss Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider highlights the alarming issue of child protection amid increasing reports of abuse. Annually, between 30,000 to 50,000 children are assisted by child protection organizations in Switzerland due to various forms of violence. She emphasizes the…
Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, the Swiss Interior Minister, plans to present a new AHV reform to the Federal Council soon, addressing a projected billion-franc deficit by 2030. She is open to discussions on potentially increasing the retirement age and has suggested the…
An administrative investigation revealed that no calculation errors led to inflated figures in the Swiss pension system (AHV). The findings may have influenced public votes, as highlighted by Federal Councilor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider. Two poorly integrated functions in the calculation model…
Swiss Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider announced plans to save 300 million francs per year in the healthcare system starting in 2026. This initiative, discussed in a recent roundtable with healthcare stakeholders, represents about 1% of premium revenues. The group aims…
