-
Switzerland's voters rejects basic income plan
Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to introduce a guaranteed basic income for all. Final results from Sunday's referendum showed that nearly 77% opposed the plan, with only 23% backing it. The proposal had called for adults to be paid an unconditional monthly income, whether they worked or not. The supporters camp had suggested a monthly income of 2,500 Swiss francs (£1,755; $2,555) for adults and also SFr625 for each child. The amounts reflected the high cost of living in Switzerland. It is not clear how the plan would have affected people on higher salaries. The supporters had also argued that ... (full story)
- Comments
- Subscribe
- Comment #1
- Quote
- Jun 5, 2016 9:59am Jun 5, 2016 9:59am
- Ken A
- Joined Jun 2012 | Status: ケンジ | 840 Comments
- Comment #2
- Quote
- Jun 5, 2016 10:12am Jun 5, 2016 10:12am
- naigoreip
- | Joined Jan 2011 | Status: Member | 161 Comments
- Comment #3
- Quote
- Jun 5, 2016 10:22am Jun 5, 2016 10:22am
- JakubSzalaFX
- Joined Jan 2016 | Status: Member | 633 Comments
- Comment #4
- Quote
- Jun 5, 2016 11:57am Jun 5, 2016 11:57am
- Magnitude
- | Joined May 2014 | Status: Member | 80 Comments
- Comment #5
- Quote
- Jun 5, 2016 7:57pm Jun 5, 2016 7:57pm
- lasty
- Joined Aug 2008 | Status: Member | 1423 Comments