Swiss vote on compulsory civic duty, climate tax for super-rich

Switzerland votes Sunday on whether to replace the current men-only military conscription with a compulsory civic duty for men and women alike and on taxing the super-rich to fund the climate fight. – ‘Tax the rich’ – The second item on the ballot Sunday, known as the “initiative for a future”, has also sparked controversy with its demand for a new climate tax on big inheritances.