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November 30, 2025 votes: the results from across Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 30, 2025 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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Reactions to the ‘No’ vote on the inheritance tax initiative

This content was published on Nov 30, 2025 Swissinfo gathered reactions from both supporters and opponents of the proposal and asked how the clear result should be interpreted.

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‘The inheritance tax initiative definitely stirred things up in Switzerland’

This content was published on Nov 30, 2025 Swiss voters have resoundingly rejected two people’s initiatives. Corina Schena, a political scientist from gfs.bern, provides some clues as to why.

Why calls to ‘tax the rich’ are loud, popular – and rarely successful

This content was published on Nov 30, 2025 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?

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Swiss voters massively reject inheritance tax, civic duty proposals

This content was published on Nov 30, 2025 The Swiss have overwhelmingly voted against both a proposal for a new tax on big inheritances and a call for all citizens to perform civic duty in Sunday's polls.

Vaud residents abroad will be able to vote for the Council of States

Canton Vaud gives vote to Swiss Abroad for Senate elections

This content was published on Nov 30, 2025 Residents of canton Vaud who live abroad will now be able to take part in elections to the Senate, as they already can for the House of Representatives.

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A 260-metre skyscraper in Zermatt?

This content was published on Nov 29, 2025 A hotelier-designer-artist dreams of building a 62-storey residential tower in the Valais resort by 2034. Visionary or too much?

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Swiss Politics

Swiss November 30 vote: civic duty for all and an inheritance tax for the rich

This content was published on Nov 29, 2025 This weekend, citizens vote on a proposed obligation to serve “civic duty” and on a new inheritance tax to finance climate initiatives. Polls close at midday on Sunday.

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Swiss hip-hop mecca: Renens puts rap in the spotlight

This content was published on Nov 28, 2025 The exhibition Get Rich or Die Tryin’ highlights the universal power of hip-hop culture – whose Swiss roots lie Renens.

Ground defences against drones are to be prioritised

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Swiss to prioritise anti-drone defences

This content was published on Nov 27, 2025 Swiss to prioritise ground-based air defense to better protect airspace and counter drone attacks

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