Votes on March 3: suspense surrounding the 13th retirement pension initiative

The introduction of a 13th retirement pension appeals to 61% of Swiss people, according to the first Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) poll ahead of the federal referendum on March 3. However, this lead may not be enough for the initiative to be accepted. Swiss voters are also likely to refuse to raise the retirement age. Will the Swiss agree to increase their retirement pensions? The question remains open, according to the results of the first Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) poll carried out in early January by the gfs.bern institute. On March 3, Swiss people will vote on a people’s initiative put forward by the trade unions entitled "Better living in retirement". The initiative calls for the introduction of a 13th old-age and survivors' (known as the AHV/AVS) pension, similar to the 13th monthly salary that is widespread in Switzerland. According to the opinion poll, 61% of Swiss citizens are currently in favour of the initiative while 36% are opposed and 3% are...