Survey Shows Strong Opposition to Raising VAT for the 13th AHV Pillar
A Tamedia poll finds a clear majority of Swiss voters reject a proposed VAT increase to fund the 13th AHV, with seniors also voting against it.
The latest Tamedia survey reveals that most respondents oppose raising the value-added tax to partially finance the 13th AHV pension pillar, even among those over 65. Only half of the centre-right base supports the fairness initiative on joint marital taxation. Attitudes toward loosening the weapons-export law are split, with opponents currently holding a slight edge.
Why it matters
The poll indicates broad public resistance to tax hikes and defence policy shifts, signaling challenges for policymakers.
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