Geneva, Nov 30, 2025 (AFP) - Swiss vote on compulsory civic duty, climate tax for super-rich

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Switzerland votes Sunday on whether to replace the current men-only military conscription with a compulsory civic duty for men and women alike and on taxing the super-rich to fund the climate fight. Neither initiative is expected to pass, according to recent polls, but they have generated significant discussion in the wealthy Alpine nation. Under Switzerland's direct democratic system, 100,000 signatures are needed to put virtually any issue to......

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