Switzerland Enforces Facial Covering Ban, Raises Pensions in New Year
Switzerland is implementing a series of significant changes starting January 1, 2025, which impact various sectors including legal, economic, and social frameworks. These include a ban on facial coverings, reforms to inheritance laws, increased pensions, and measures to strengthen bank solvency and liquidity. The changes reflect a growing alignment with European norms and a response to past financial crises. Here is a detailed overview of these changes.
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Why in the news? | Switzerland Enforces Facial Covering Ban, Raises Pensions in New Year |
Facial Coverings Ban | Effective January 1, 2025; fine of CHF 1,000 for violations; exceptions include health, weather, and artistic reasons. |
Inheritance Law Reforms | Aligns with EU Succession Regulation; benefits Swiss expatriates and resolves jurisdictional conflicts. |
State Pensions | Increase by 2.9%: Minimum pension from CHF 1,225 to CHF 1,260; maximum pension from CHF 2,450 to CHF 2,520. |
Banking Reforms | Final stage of reforms after financial crises; banks required to build capital reserves to withstand future stress. |
Impact of Changes | Aims to provide legal certainty, economic stability, and financial independence in the face of past crises. |
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