April 25, 2025|
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|7 months agoSwiss Citizens' Assembly Endorses Sugar Tax Proposal
Randomly selected 100-member assembly backs controversial sugar tax as part of broader public health reforms, setting stage for potential national debate.
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- A Swiss Citizens' Assembly of 100 randomly selected members endorsed a sugar tax proposal
- The assembly deliberated over a five-month period
- The sugar tax is part of six endorsed health reform proposals
- The project is led by universities of Geneva and Zurich
By The Numbers
100
Number of citizens in the assembly
6
Number of endorsed reform proposals
4
Number of rejected proposals
They Said
"These six proposals reflect the reforms that the public considers most urgent for promoting health and, in the long term, reducing health-care costs"
"The exercise showed that people from diverse backgrounds are capable of grappling with complex issues and reaching consensus through dialogue and mutual respect"