Reactions to the ‘No’ vote on the inheritance tax initiative

Swissinfo gathered reactions from both supporters and opponents of the proposal and asked how the clear result should be interpreted.

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November 30, 2025 – 17:45

Read the analysis as to why calls to “tax the rich” are rarely successful:

Democracy

Why calls to ‘tax the rich’ are loud, popular – and rarely successful

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Nov 30, 2025

The idea of clamping down on the rich often enjoys large public support. In practice, it rarely succeeds – even when citizens can vote directly on it. Why not?

Find all the results from Sunday’s vote here:

Swiss Politics

November 30, 2025 votes: the results from across Switzerland

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Nov 30, 2025

The Swiss electorate are deciding whether to introduce a civic service for all and whether to impose inheritance tax to combat global warming. You can find all the results here.

Edited by Samuel Jaberg/amva

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Reactions to the ‘No’ vote on the inheritance tax initiative

Swissinfo gathered reactions from both supporters and opponents of the proposal and asked how the clear result should be interpreted.

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Why calls to ‘tax the rich’ are loud, popular – and rarely successful

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November 30, 2025 votes: the results from across Switzerland

Spanish opposition rally urges PM Sanchez resign

AP Top 25: Georgia Up to No. 3 Behind Ohio State, Indiana In Big Shuffle

AP Top 25: Georgia Up to No. 3 Behind Ohio State, Indiana In Big Shuffle

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