Unsolicited mail to retirees: Adolf Ogi and Doris Leuthard warn against the 13th AHV

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Blick reader Marianne S.* (71) is dissatisfied. A few days ago, she received mail from celebrities.

None other than former federal council members Adolf Ogi (81), Doris Leuthard (60) and Johann Schneider-Ammann (71) addressed the pensioner together and personally signed a letter to her.

In it, the three former members of the state government ask retired S. to please vote no against the proposal for a 13th AHV. Because this is a “fire hazard”. The person addressed must “bear responsibility for the safety of the AHV”. Moreover, the ex-magistrates are certain that acceptance of the trade union initiative would result in VAT having to be increased. “That would make life more expensive for everyone – including retirees,” they warn.

Bought retired addresses

“Why do they know that I am retired?” asks the elderly person from Wangen SZ in surprise.

It is not unusual for political committees to distribute letters to as many households as possible. The special thing is that old federal councilors make such sharp statements after their retirement.

Also in this case, the No Committee of the 13th AHV spent money to reach the addresses of pensioners. These come from a marketing company’s database, SVP spokeswoman Andrea Sommer told “20 Minutes.” In this way, “several hundred thousand” people of retirement age could be reached.

‘Servir et disparaître’ once existed

However, the commitment of the former federal council members is not well received by retired S.*. “I’m disappointed that they are still so involved in politics.” Until recently, the motto ‘servir et disparaître’ – serve and resign – applied to federal council members, she continues.

The pensioner is particularly annoyed by the fact that the old federal councilors did not take the woman’s financial concerns seriously.

After their resignation, government members continue to receive half of their annual salary. This currently results in a pension of just under 230,000 francs. However, former federal councilors will only receive their pension if they do not pursue other lucrative work after their resignation. It is a contribution that many other seniors can only dream of. (she)

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Source:Blick