The VAV rejects the sharp increase in taxation on withdrawals from the second and third pillars. This is mainly because the retroactive application of this provision would be perceived by the public as a breach of trust and could have many negative consequences for the pension system.

The VAV's 2024 annual report is now available. It provides an overview of our activities and the most important topics of the past year.

The VAV has requested to postpone this decision until at least the regulatory developments in the EU have been finalised. Furthermore, the VAV opposes the introduction of specific transition plans for the financial sector that also include "Scope 3" emissions.