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Despite Stagnant Economy, the Welfare State Continues to Grow

Summary by Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Social expenditure now accounts for almost half of the federal budget and paralyzes politics. There are no realistic approaches to how these can be significantly reduced. Economists welcome the reform of basic security, but demand further steps.

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Despite Stagnant Economy, the Welfare State Continues to Grow

Social expenditure now accounts for almost half of the federal budget and paralyzes politics. There are no realistic approaches to how these can be significantly reduced. Economists welcome the reform of basic security, but demand further steps.

·Zürich, Switzerland
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung broke the news in Zürich, Switzerland on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
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