The discussion about the abolition of the imputed rental value is approaching a showdown. The Council of States insists on a partial abolition, while the National Council maintains its position. The positions are entrenched, which is why the conciliation conference must now serve as the last resort.
In the conciliation conference, representatives from both chambers will try to find a compromise. If this fails and the proposal is rejected in the final vote, the matter will be dismissed after more than seven years of discussion. It would not only be a severe setback but also a symbol of the hurdles in political decision-making in Switzerland.
The outcome remains uncertain. What is certain is that time is running out.
