Public service Parties largely recognize the functioning of the financial equalization system

The majority of the Federal Council and the major parties agree that the financial equalization between the Confederation and the cantons is working well. They are basing this on the 2020-2025 effectiveness report, which was open for consultation until Monday.

However, the SVP is calling on the federal government to do more for the cantons with fewer resources. Given the precarious state of federal finances, this should be achieved through regulatory measures and not just through the distribution of federal funds.

The FDP is calling for the division of tasks between the federal government and the cantons to be examined to determine which tasks the federal government should still take on. If necessary, the responsibilities of the federal government and the cantons should be unbundled.

In the view of the SP, the 2020-2025 effectiveness report fails to mention that the ageing population is likely to further increase the differences between the cantons - also due to the rural and mountain exodus.

The current equalization system was introduced in 2008 and adjusted in 2020. The federal government finances two thirds of the payments.

SDA