Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the AHV pension cap for married couples under Art. 35 AHVG is unconstitutional or incompatible with the ECHR
Extrahierter Entscheid
The cap is applicable and neither unconstitutional nor contrary to the ECHR in this case.
Extrahierte Begründung
Marriage and cohabitation remain legally different forms of life together; the social-security system gives married and registered couples both burdens and advantages, and the legislature enjoys a wide margin in structuring pension schemes. No impermissible discrimination or direct positive entitlement under Art. 8 EMRK was shown.