Swiss government cuts education and research funding by half a billion
The Federal Council is cutting the payment framework for education, research and innovation for 2025 to 2028 by half a billion francs. A total of CHF29.2 billion ($33.1 billion) is still planned. The cut is in response to the current financial situation.
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The aim is for Switzerland to remain an international leader in education, research and innovation, as the Federal Council writes in its framework for education, research and innovation overview, adopted on Friday. The holistic and long-term promotion of research, education and innovation is a success factor.
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The financial framework of CHF29.2 billion corresponds to growth of 1.6%, not adjusted for inflation, according to the Federal Council. This means that the volume is CHF1.3 billion higher than that of the 2021 to 2024 funding period.
Following the consultation, the national government reduced the individual credits and the payment framework by CHF500 million in order to balance the budget. The credit framework of CHF29.7 billion submitted for consultation had already been heavily criticised.
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