At their meeting in Basel, the Greens clearly said No to the BVG reform, because for many women it means paying more contributions to receive less. The delegates also adopted a resolution for solutions that bring together agriculture and biodiversity in the 2030+ agricultural policy.
“For many women, the BVG reform means having less pay at the end of the month, without getting a better old-age pension,” insists chairwoman Lisa Mazzone. Women still receive pensions that are a third lower than those of men. This is why the Greens want to regain one year of pension for women: the increase in their retirement age was only narrowly accepted because of incorrect forecasts. For the delegates, it would be unacceptable to further reduce pensions, especially those of women, and therefore they recommend saying No to the BVG reform.
Agriculture and biodiversity go hand in hand
At a previous assembly, the Greens had already recommended Yes to the biodiversity initiative. A third of species and half of natural environments are threatened in Switzerland. The biodiversity initiative is an important step in addressing this. And the 2030+ agricultural policy is another, as the Greens stressed in their resolution today. “Switzerland needs a coherent agri-food policy. A policy that values the work of farmers and allows them to operate their farms independently and sustainably,” says Sophie Michaud Gigon, VD National Councilor. Effective measures in favor of biodiversity must be prioritized and the commitment of farming families to biodiversity must be better recognized and therefore better compensated.
Other recommendations
The Greens are allowing the freedom to vote for uniform financing of outpatient and inpatient services (EFAS) on 24 November. Finally, after supporting the double referendum against the deterioration of tenancy law, we logically and clearly say No to the obstacles to subletting and simplified terminations for own needs.
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