Fairer contributions or longer working lives: on Wednesday, the Swiss government set out the broad outlines of the old-age pension (AHV/AVS2030) reform. There are no plans to raise the retirement age. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The financial situation of the old-age pension scheme must be stabilised for the years 2030 to 2040. To achieve this, the government is encouraging people to continue working until the reference age or beyond. The amount above which AHV contributions are deducted will be raised to CHF21,800 (from CHF 16,800 at present). The reform also provides for the abolition of the maximum AHV age (70). Beyond this age, it is currently not possible to improve one's pension, while workers must continue to pay contributions beyond the age of 70. Contributions must also be levied more equitably in order to avoid gaps and improve social protection for the elderly. These measures in the area of contributions should generate additional revenue ...
