Mrs. Gyurcsány and her party, as well as some of the other opposition stormtroopers, point to Switzerland with lustful delight (just as they pointed to the Soviet Union back then) and envision the "Swiss indexation" of pensions as an achievement to be achieved. They shamefully keep silent about the fact that the introduction of the method would benefit the budget and not the pensioners.
In 1999, Napi.hu, which cannot be accused of conservatism, wrote about the possible introduction of Swiss indexation (included in the plan of the then Ballib government): "Swiss indexation means savings of forty billion forints for the budget"
Please, if this would lead to a reduction in government spending, it is logical that it would mean a reduction in income for pensioners.
Anyone who is very curious about the Swiss pension system and searches the Internet may find that they are dealing with one of the most complicated systems in the world. (You can be convinced of this if you read and, by some miracle, understand Bankmonitor 's 2016 article on the Swiss pension system. This summary reflects the situation at the time in some elements, but it is still the most understandable of the available articles. Let's imagine the rest! )
Although it is difficult, it can be found out that the Swiss pension system rests on three pillars and only one of them is affected by the "Swiss indexation". Own savings play an important role in pensions, but "indexing" does not apply to this.
It is also important that Swiss pensions are also taxable ! Contrary to Hungarian practice. It is also a fact that the Swiss system does not favor married couples , it treats the two incomes together according to complicated rules.
this , who else besides the Gyurcsány party wants Swiss indexation?
