‘Swiss pensioners who live abroad in luxury are an exception’
On March 3 the Swiss will vote on an extra – or 13th – monthly pension payment. Martina Bircher, a parliamentarian from the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, claims that some retired Swiss Abroad already enjoy a “luxurious lifestyle” thanks to the strong Swiss franc. Four expatriate pensioners talk about the reality of their lives. “With my old-age pension of CHF1,250 ($1,442) per month, it would be impossible for me to live in Switzerland,” says Swiss-Argentinian Carl Albert Melo. Melo emigrated to Argentina... Читать дальше...