22 Wed.
Swiss Voters Approve Extended Pension
스위스 유권자, 연금 인상 찬성
Swiss voters have approved an additional month's pension annually in a referendum emphasizing the welfare of the elderly.
Despite government warnings of financial strain, nearly 60% supported the measure, rejecting a separate proposal to raise the retirement age.
Many retirees struggle in Swizerland due to the high cost of living with expenses, including health insurance premiums, soaring.
The initiative to bolster pensions was driven by trade unions but faced opposition from government, parliament, and business leaders, citing affordability concerns.
However, voters exercised their direct democracy rights, opting for the pension extension.
It was a move hailed as a "historic victory for retirees."
This decision aligns state pensions withe Switzerland's salary system, paid in 13 installments like a double payment before Christmas.The rejection of raising the retirement age shows the Swiss sentiment against sacrificing leisure for work.Despite the government's financial warnings, voters remain confident in Switzerland's economic prosperity, believing the country can shoulder the cost.
an additional month's pension annually 매년 1차례 연금 1개월분 추가지급
referendum 국민투표
the welfare of the elderly 노인복지
financial strain 재정부담
raise the retirement age 은퇴연령을 늘리다
the high cost of living 높은 생활비
health insurance premium 건강보험료
bolster pensions 연금을 보강하다
trade unions 노조
citing affordability concerns 경제성에대한 우려를 이유로 들며
direct democracy rights 직접 민주주의 권리
historic victory for retirees 은퇴자들을 위한 역사적인 승리
state pensions 연방 연금
sentiment against sacrificing leisure for work 일을 위해 여가를 희생하는것에 반대하는 정서
economic prosperity 경제적 번영
shoulder the cost 비용을 감당하다
