| Yesterday, Swiss voters agreed to increase state pensions and maintain the retirement age at 65. ?️ Here are three key points to bear in mind about the votes: ?Voter turnout was far above average, at 58%. ?It was the first time a people’s initiative launched by trade unions won over Swiss voters. ?Not a single canton voted in favour of raising the retirement age to 66. Tap here to read our analysis piece about five key takeaways from the vote: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/five-key-takeaways-oasi-pension-swiss-switzerland/73301607 |
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