Politics · Switzerland · 8 hrs ago
Daniel Lampart to step back from Swiss federal politics
Daniel Lampart is preparing to leave Swiss federal politics after 20 years as chief economist and central secretary of the Swiss Trade Union Federation.
Before he steps back, he is campaigning to secure funding for Switzerland’s 13th state pension payment.
Voters approved the extra annual payment in March 2024, with more than 58 percent voting yes.
The federation supports raising value-added tax by 0.4 percentage points to pay for it, although Lampart says this is not its preferred option.
The funding decision will affect how the pension promise is paid for, including for people on low and middle incomes.
Lampart says the campaign is his final major fight in federal politics, but the text does not give a date for the next decision.
Daniel Lampart is stepping back from Swiss federal politics after 20 years as chief economist and central secretary of the Swiss Trade Union Federation.
Before leaving, he faces a campaign to secure funding for Switzerland’s 13th AHV pension payment.
The federation supports a proposed 0.4-percentage-point increase in value-added tax to fund the payment.
More than 58 percent of voters approved the 13th AHV payment in March 2024.
Lampart helped propose the payment and lead its campaign.
- Who
- Daniel Lampart, chief economist and central secretary of the Swiss Trade Union Federation.
- What
- He is stepping back from Swiss federal politics after 20 years.
- When
- The article was published on 24 October 2026. It does not state when he will step back.
- Where
- Switzerland.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
More than 58 percent of voters approved the 13th AHV pension payment.
Lampart is preparing to step back from federal politics.
Lampart faces a campaign to secure funding for the 13th AHV pension payment.
- Tenure
- 20 years at the Swiss Trade Union Federation
- Role
- Chief economist and central secretary
- Vote
- More than 58 percent approved the 13th AHV payment in March 2024
- Proposed tax increase
- 0.4 percentage points in value-added tax
What people are saying
It is not our preferred programme, but AHV funding is worthwhile for low- and middle-income earners.
You have to try to get one percent better every day. And achieve one percent more.
You have to hunt so you are not hunted.