The government wants to hike VAT rates to pay for the army.
The Federal Council says the tax should rise by 0.8% over the next ten years - starting in 2028. It would raise CHF 30bn.
The government says global instability, cyberattacks, and rising weapons costs leave no choice.
The plan is already under fire - the left rejects higher taxes for tanks and fighter jets, the right rejects taxes and debt.
Either way. Voters will get the final say.
Reports of suspected abuse cases in creches
Over the past five years, 22 reports of suspected sexual abuse in childcare settings have been passed to authorities across French-speaking Switzerland.
Stone martens find a home in Cornavin car park
A small wild animal has been living in the underground Cornavin car park in Geneva for around four months.
'On' CEO’s 80-hour work week sparks debate
Caspar Coppetti, co-founder and now co-CEO of Swiss sportswear company On, has sparked discussion after saying “the week has 80 working hours” when asked about his workload.
Switzerland vs France divide on trust in government
A new Franco-Swiss survey highlights clear differences in political attitudes between the two countries.
Swiss want a strong army, but not the bill
Most Swiss people support the army - but far fewer are willing to pay more to fund it.
Geneva Leads Swiss Unemployment Surge
Geneva now has the highest unemployment rate in Switzerland, at 5.1%.
