Obwalden stands by the equalization of cultural burdens
The Government Council of the Canton of Obwalden is applying to the Cantonal Council for the third time for a framework credit for intercantonal cooperation in the area of supra-regional cultural institutions. It amounts to a total of CHF 1.215 million for the years 2017 to 2019.
The solution with the framework credit has proven its worth, writes the cantonal government. In view of the previous periods from 2011 to 2013 and 2014 to 2016, the cantonal government is proposing to the cantonal council that a maximum of CHF 1.215 million be approved again for the period from 2017 to 2019. Since 2011, the canton has made an annual contribution of CHF 405,000 to the equalization of cultural burdens. The matter will be dealt with by the Cantonal Council in January.
The cantonal contribution goes to the cantons of Lucerne (CHF 1.092 million) and Zurich (CHF 0.123 million). This will support the two cantons in financing their central burdens in the cultural sector, in particular for the major cultural institutions such as the KKL, the Lucerne Theater and the Opera House.
The agreement on intercantonal cooperation in the area of supra-regional cultural institutions came into force on January 1, 2010. The cantons of Zurich, Lucerne, Schwyz, Zug, Uri and Aargau have joined so far. However, the Obwalden electorate rejected joining in 2009.
