Droht ein Schweizer «Shutdown»? Eine unheilige Allianz im Nationalrat stellt sich gegen das Budget 2027 des Bundesrates

The National Council's finance commission has rejected the budget proposal from the Federal Council, sparking a heated debate in the Switzerland's parliament. This is the first time such a scenario has occurred in recent years. The Federal Council's budget estimate for 2027, around 90.1 billion francs, is significantly higher than last year's spending of 81 billion francs. The main drivers of this increase are social security and military expenditures, with costs expected to rise further in the coming years.

The unheilige Allianz (unholy alliance) between the left-green party and the SVP (Swiss People's Party) has put pressure on the Federal Council to address the budget growth more consistently. The SVP claims that the budget proposals are not prioritizing the right issues, and they propose cutting spending in areas such as asylum and development aid. On the other hand, the left-green party is vehemently opposing any cuts to the climate sector.

Both parties are deeply divided over the allocation of financial resources, with the SVP advocating for spending more on defense and the Greens insisting on prioritizing climate action. The Financial Commission, composed of members from both parties, has unanimously rejected the budget proposal. This decision has raised concerns about the potential for a shutdown in the Swiss parliament, similar to what has happened in the United States.

While a "Notfallbudget" (emergency budget) could be proposed as a temporary solution, this would create further complications, particularly regarding military funding.