While ‘Marriage for All’ sailed through – the other national vote was thrown out just as decisively.
The 99% Initiative proposed taxing income from rents, dividends and shares.
In all 65% rejected the initiative – as well as no canton backing it.
The vote was launched by the Young Socialists. The president of the group, Ronja Jansen, accepted the result - it says they will continue to fight a system that rewards wealth over hard work.
Zelensky says he should meet Putin in Geneva
Ukrainian president Volodmyr Zelensky says the only way to end the war in his country is for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin to meet him directly - and he’s suggesting Putin should travel to Geneva. The current peace talks underway in Geneva are faltering.
Top level talks in Geneva
The Ukrainian negotiations are not the only high level talks underway in Geneva.
Russia propaganda attempts to sway SRG SSR vote
The Russian propaganda TV channel, Russia Today, has weighed in on the debate if the fee paid to the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation should be cut to CHF 200.
Snow triggers panic buying in Valais
Heavy snowfall and a high avalanche risk have brought parts of Valais to a standstill.
Fears of new night flights from Geneva
Debate is flaring ahead of the revision of the Federal Aviation Act.
Switzerland could buy European version of Patriot missiles
Switzerland was planning to buy Patriot missiles from the United States - but with relations with the US under scrutiny and the fuss of the purchase of US made fighter jets - the Confederation may opt for a new European model.
