Most Swiss people support the army - but far fewer are willing to pay more to fund it.
That’s according to the latest annual security survey by ETH Zurich, which found that 83% of respondents consider the armed forces necessary.
Yet only 31% back raising VAT to finance the military.
The findings highlight a growing divide over how Switzerland should strengthen and sustain its army, despite rising fears over war in Europe, cyberattacks and disinformation.
Search for missing man in Rhône
Emergency services are searching the Rhône in Geneva tonight for a young man who failed to resurface after jumping into the river with three friends.
Geneva worst for traffic
Geneva is now the most congested city in the country, with Lausanne in third place.
Geneva's cross-border compensation payment to France reaches record CHF 411m
Geneva will transfer a record CHF 411 million to France this year under the Financial Compensation scheme, up from CHF 396 million last year.
Crans-Montana bar accountant facing criminal allegations
The investigation into the deadly Crans-Montana bar fire has taken a sharp new turn.
Geneva tops list for cocaine use
Cocaine use in Switzerland continues to rise, according to a new study by Addiction Switzerland.
Bol d'Or rocked by controversy
Controversy has overshadowed the 87th Bol d'Or sailing competition this weekend.
