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Why calls to ‘tax the rich’ are loud, popular – and rarely successful
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The idea of clamping down on the rich often enjoys large public support. In practice, it rarely succeeds – even when citizens can vote directly on it. Why not?
November 30, 2025 votes: the results from across Switzerland
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The Swiss electorate are deciding whether to introduce a civic service for all and whether to impose inheritance tax to combat global warming. You can find all the results here.
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