While ‘Marriage for All’ sailed through – the other national vote was thrown out just as decisively.
The 99% Initiative proposed taxing income from rents, dividends and shares.
In all 65% rejected the initiative – as well as no canton backing it.
The vote was launched by the Young Socialists. The president of the group, Ronja Jansen, accepted the result - it says they will continue to fight a system that rewards wealth over hard work.
Cassis should be investigated, say lawyers
Swiss lawyers are calling for an investigation into Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis.
Jet setting minister under fire
The Federal Councillor, Ignazio Cassis , is under fire for using the government’s private jet to fly around the country.
Geneva students book video doctors
Nearly 15% of students at the University of Geneva skipped medical care last year because of cost, according to the Student Life Observatory.
Old scams still popular
It's an old scam, but it remains a favorite.
Swisscom may have to pay comp for loss of TV
Swisscom is facing calls to pay its customers compensation after failures with its television service.
We could be in for a March winter
Don’t expect summer any time soon - that’s a warning from the forecasters.
