Swiss Politics

Assisted death should be discussed in Swiss schools, say young people

This content was published on Dec 5, 2025 Assisted deaths have risen in Switzerland, but key questions are still avoided, say participants in the parliamentary “Youth Session.” They urge that assisted suicide be covered in schools.

Swiss Abroad

Swiss Abroad were less harsh on the inheritance tax initiative

This content was published on Dec 1, 2025 Like the rest of the country, Swiss citizens abroad rejected both initiatives put to the vote on Sunday.

Swiss Politics

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.

Swiss Politics

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.

Democracy

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?

Photo of woman with "Tax the rich" sign in the background

Swiss democracy

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

Swiss Abroad

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.

Illustration for an article about Swiss votes.

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.

AHV2030 reform: without raising the retirement age

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Swiss set priorities for pension reform without raising retirement age

This content was published on Nov 26, 2025 Switzerland plans pension reforms to boost funding without raising retirement age.

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