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Swiss Voters Reject Women's National Service and Wealth Tax
12/3/2025
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- Swiss voters rejected a plan to require women to participate in national service.
- The proposal would extend the national service obligation to women.
- Voters also rejected a proposal for a new tax on large donations and inheritances exceeding 50 million francs.
- The government argued the tax could drive wealthy individuals out of the country.
