Tag: cantons
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Jura Faces 16.2 Million CHF Deficit in 2026: Budget Outlook
Jura’s 2026 Budget Forecast: A 16.2 Million CHF Deficit The Jura canton administration has released its budget forecast for 2026, signaling a deficit of 16.2 million Swiss francs. The figure, while modest by international standards, represents a clear shift in the canton’s financial trajectory and underscores growing pressures on public finances across parts of Switzerland.…
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Jura Faces a 16.2 Million Deficit for 2026 Budget
Budget Forecast for Jura in 2026 The Jura canton in western Switzerland is forecasting a deficit of 16.2 million francs for the 2026 budget, officials announced as the canton’s financial planning cycle moves forward. The projection, which affects public services across the region, was released by the cantonal finance directorate and will undergo parliamentary scrutiny…
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Swiss Health Insurance Premiums Rise More Than Announced, Deloitte Finds
A new Deloitte study analyzing health insurance costs across premium levels and Swiss regions suggests that next year’s premium increases could outpace official projections. The consulting firm, which surveyed 1,300 insured individuals, finds that the official figure of 4.4% does not capture the full picture the costs impose on households. Key findings from Deloitte’s analysis…
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Health Insurance Premiums Rise Beyond Expected, Deloitte Study
Key findings from Deloitte’s premium analysis Swiss health insurance premiums are set to rise again in 2026, but a new Deloitte analysis suggests the increase will be stronger in several regions than the official forecast. Deloitte examined costs by premium tier and canton, drawing on a survey of about 1,300 insured individuals. While the official…
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Geneva’s Budget Corsets Rejected: A Debate on Spending and Public Services
Two proposed restraints aimed at strangling spending Geneva’s budget package included two notable mechanisms designed to clamp down on state spending. The first would have forbidden the creation of any new permanent government position, with the sole exception of teachers. The second sought to ensure that increases in non-constrained charges could not outpace population growth.…