Pierre-Yves Maillard, President of the Swiss Trade Union Federation, is advocating for a significant increase in pensions for married couples, supporting the centrist initiative to remove the cap on AHV pensions.

This proposal could see couples receiving up to an additional 1,200 Swiss Francs per month.

However, the question of funding this increase remains contentious, with potential solutions including higher wage deductions or increased VAT, which could burden younger generations.

Maillard's stance has sparked debate about intergenerational fairness, especially following his recent political successes, such as the approval of the 13th AHV pension and the rejection of a controversial pension reform.

As Maillard navigates these social policy challenges, he also faces questions about his approach to European politics and internal demands from unions regarding agreements with the EU.