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Two Swiss Senate committees have rejected the government’s preferred VAT increase to finance defence spending and are seeking a smaller rise or an alternative funding model. The dispute highlights the political challenge of expanding military investment while limiting pressure on consumers.
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Switzerland
A sharp upward revision in corporate tax receipts has transformed Switzerland’s projected 2026 federal deficit into a surplus. The story examines why federal forecasts fluctuate so widely and whether the unexpected revenue can be relied upon.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Basel
Two Basel activists are being billed CHF90,000 for the police operation that removed them from a former chemical site in Klybeck. The case raises broader questions about whether protesters should bear the cost of major eviction and public-order operations.
Le News
nuclear energy
A Swiss Academies report estimates that a new nuclear power station could cost between CHF14 billion and CHF43 billion, highlighting the scale of public financial support potentially required.
SWI swissinfo.ch
economy
Switzerland reports CHF4.5 billion surplus in public finances, marking third consecutive positive result since the pandemic.
SWI swissinfo.ch
