May 6, 2025|
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|7 months agoSwiss Parliament Approves New National Childcare Allowance
House of Representatives backs Senate proposal for childcare allowance system for children up to age eight, marking significant shift in family support policy.
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- The Swiss House of Representatives has approved a new childcare allowance model proposed by the Senate.
- The current federal childcare support program expires at the end of 2026.
- The new allowance applies to children up to the age of eight in institutional care.
- The House voted to allocate CHF 200 million in federal funding over four years for program agreements.
- The House rejected the Senate's requirement that facilities must be in Switzerland and speak a national language.
By The Numbers
CHF 200 million
Federal funding allocation
8 years
Age limit
CHF 100
Minimum monthly allowance
CHF 50
Increment
They Said
"The federal government should not only dictate the rules, but also make a 'reasonable' financial contribution."
"It is a question of relieving the burden on parents who have their children looked after in an institutional setting."