Swiss politician Ernst Stocker calls for increased financial responsibility

'The cantonal council is being reckless with tax revenue'

Ernst Stocker, a Swiss politician, has called for increased financial responsibility from the cantonal council. In a recent speech, Stocker expressed concern that the council is being too reckless with tax revenue and needs to adopt a more responsible approach.

Stocker's comments come in the wake of a recent report by the Swiss Federal Audit Office, which found that the cantonal council had overspent its budget by 10% in 2022. The report also found that the council had failed to adequately plan for future spending, leading to a significant increase in debt.

Stocker said that the council's reckless spending is putting the canton's financial future at risk. He said that the council needs to adopt a more responsible approach to budgeting and spending, and needs to start planning for the future.

Council's response

The cantonal council has defended its spending, saying that it is necessary to invest in the canton's future. The council said that it is committed to reducing debt and increasing financial responsibility, but that it will not do so at the expense of essential services.

The debate over the cantonal council's spending is likely to continue in the coming months. Stocker has said that he will continue to push for increased financial responsibility, and the council has said that it will continue to defend its spending.