Parliament has rejected any new tax on airline tickets or aviation fuel.
The National Council has voted against a number of cantonal initiatives demanding more tax to fight CO2 emissions.
Those against the move say it’s too soon after the people rejected a CO2 law in June. In the summer 51.6% rejected the idea of new taxes and other measures to fight pollution.
Many voters were worried about increasing economic costs during the pandemic.
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
