- The Swiss Federal Council proposes increasing VAT by 0.8 percentage points for ten years to better fund the army amid rising security risks.
- Defense Minister Martin Pfister calls the VAT hike a “manageable sacrifice” and a “minimum solution” for national security, amounting to 80 centimes per 100 francs spent.
- Public opinion is largely against the proposal, with 76% of survey respondents opposing it.
- The final decision will be made by a public and cantonal vote, as a constitutional amendment is required, with a referendum planned for summer 2027.
- Pfister emphasizes transparency about defense issues and warns that not increasing funding would mean less security for Switzerland.
Source: bluewin.ch
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