The cantonal government has declared a motion from the cantonal council, which demands that the canton of Schwyz terminate intercantonal cooperation in the area of supra-regional cultural institutions, to be substantial. However, it is still in favor of remaining in the cultural burden sharing scheme.
In December 2010, cantonal councillors Christoph Pfister and Rolf Bolfing demanded that the cantonal government terminate the agreement, partly because the canton of Lucerne was no longer a reliable and predictable partner following the termination of the PHZ Concordat.
In response to a request from the Cantonal Council, the Government Council has drawn up a proposal to withdraw from the agreement as of the next possible termination date, December 31, 2015.
At the same time, however, it is requesting the rejection of the termination proposal. According to the official communication from the cantonal government, an exit would bring down the entire construct negotiated between the cantons and damage the canton's image.
