December 5, 2025, 2:30 p.mDec 5, 2025, 2:38 p.m
The contract package negotiated with the EU was generally well received in the consultation. The Federal Council wants to clarify several open questions by March. When it comes to wage protection, discussions were ongoing with the social partners about a possible compromise solution.
The state government took note of the results of the consultation on Friday. With regard to the domestic implementation of the agreements, it wants to adjust several points, as it was said. The message is expected to be finalized in the next three months. Then it is Parliament’s turn.
One of the sticking points continues to be wage protection. A middle-class majority rejects the improved protection for elected employee representatives demanded by the trade unions in particular.
However, the Federal Council considers the measure to be essential in order to keep the wage protection package in balance, the statement said. Discussions with the social partners about a possible compromise solution should therefore continue. (dab/sda)