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Swiss vote: should the use of cash be written into the constitution?

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This content was published on Feb 9, 2026 On March 8, people in Switzerland will vote on whether access to cash should be guaranteed in the constitution.

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Could tax reform bring thousands of women into the Swiss workforce?

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 Backers of individual taxation say it would draw more women into the Swiss workforce. Switzerland votes on March 8—here are the key arguments and estimates.

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Switzerland to hold vote on taxing married couples individually

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 On 8 March, Swiss voters will decide whether to introduce individual taxation for married couples.

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Swiss politicians decide against monitoring assisted-suicide tourism

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 How many people travel to Switzerland to end their lives? Swiss politicians do not want a precise count. Parliament has rejected a proposal to introduce monitoring.

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Swiss farmers hold greater sway than ever

This content was published on Feb 1, 2026 Important political decisions lie ahead for Swiss agriculture, and the farmers hold many trump cards. Rarely has their position been as strong as it is today.

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March 8 vote poll: media licence fee initiative could go either way

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 The first SBC poll indicates a yes vote for individual taxation and the cash initiative. The media licence initiative is currently deadlocked.

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Value added tax: the Swiss government’s all-purpose tool

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 Switzerland has the lowest VAT rate in Europe. Now the Swiss government wants to increase it to pay for national defence.

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Swiss authorities search companies over fake initiative signatures

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 The searches were carried out at the offices of several organisations that collect paid signatures in French‑ and German‑speaking Switzerland.

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Swiss canton sets out proposal to let 16‑year‑olds vote

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 The Graubünden cantonal government has submitted a draft of its revised constitution that includes a proposal to lower the voting age to 16.

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