Swiss alliance of parties submits referendum against individual taxation

A non-partisan alliance submitted 65,672 signatures on Thursday in favour of a referendum against the introduction of individual taxation. According to the alliance, the reform passed by the Swiss parliament will probably be put to voters in March 2026. The signatures were submitted by members of several parties: The Centre, the right-wing Swiss People's Party, the Evangelical People's Party, and the Christian ultra-conservative Federal Democratic Union, as well as the Swiss Farmers' Association and an interest group for large families, IG Familie 3plus. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to this alliance, individual taxation would not abolish the marriage penalty, nor would it be fair or lead to greater equality. On the contrary, the alliance argued, it would place a heavier burden on families, single people and the middle class, while high-earning dual-income households would benefit. + Swiss parliament in favour of individual taxation for ... Full story here Are you the author? Previous post See more for 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy Next post
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