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.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
