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Swiss Voters Reject Fee Cuts, Approve Marriage Tax Reform

3/8/2026

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Voters rejected a plan to reduce the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) licence fee from CHF335 to CHF200, with 62% voting against.
Voters approved individual taxation for married couples, aiming to eliminate the "marriage tax penalty," with 55% in favor.
A climate fund initiative failed, garnering only 29% support.
A counterproposal to enshrine cash availability in the constitution received over 70% approval.

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Story summary

Voters rejected a plan to reduce the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) licence fee from CHF335 to CHF200, with 62% voting against.
Voters approved individual taxation for married couples, aiming to eliminate the "marriage tax penalty," with 55% in favor.
A climate fund initiative failed, garnering only 29% support.
A counterproposal to enshrine cash availability in the constitution received over 70% approval.