Federal Council recommends approving Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing
Bern, 18.2.2019 - The referendum on the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (TRAF) will be held on 19 May 2019. For the Federal Council, the proposal offers a balanced solution for two urgent problems. President Ueli Maurer and Federal Councillor Alain Berset explained the reasons for accepting the proposal during a joint press conference on 18 February 2019. It will safeguard jobs and tax receipts, and at the same time strengthen the AHV.