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A widower is entitled to the same pension as widows, says Strasbourg. That poses a problem for Switzerland. It’s a few hundred million francs.
The Court of Justice of the European Union in Strasbourg interprets human rights more broadly than before.
Photo: Council of Europe
The verdict is likely to leave a lot to talk about in Switzerland. Because it is a sensitive issue, a lot of money and the importance of international law. It was caused by a widower from the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, who feels disadvantaged compared to widows.
After the death of his wife, the man had taken care of the two children and initially received a widower’s pension, but only while the children were still minors. Her right to a pension expired when the youngest daughter turned 18. Because he is a man.
Against the constitution
If I were a woman, I would have continued to receive the money. Because widows receive the pension even when the children are older. Yes, even if the woman never had children. This is what current Swiss law wants. It is still based on the assumption that the husband pays the wife’s support. If it lacks, she needs it therefore A Hostel.
