The Cantonal Council's Finance Committee has recently announced a reduction of 150 million Swiss francs in the budget for the Canton of Zurich in 2025.

This decision, influenced by a coalition of conservative parties, including the SVP and GLP, will have a significant impact on investments in important areas such as education and justice.

In order to manage costs, cantonal staff will be required to give up half of their cost-of-living adjustment going forward.

This budgetary tightening reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the government in balancing fiscal responsibility with the needs of public service.