Yihaa! We got a very interesting result in the votes this weekend. Links are to the swisspolitics.org site. ¹
1. The reform of part of the pension system (AHV) was rejected. ² It would have increased the reform age for women by another year and reduced slowed the adaptation of pensions to prices.
2. Using value added tax (VAT) to pay for the disabilities assurance (IV) was rejected. ³ Using value added tax is less social than using direct taxes, for the rich pay less VAT relative to their income and wealth.
3. The state tax reform was rejected. ⁴ It would have redistributed millions from the poor to the rich and it would have forced the cantons and the communities to reise *their* taxes in order to maintain ervices. Since many rich already live in cantons and communities with low regional taxes, it would have made the situation worse for the poorer and more populous cantons.
Yihaa! 🤓 I am pleasantly surprised at this outcome!
Eine andere Welt ist möglich! 😄
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