A Swiss Senate committee rejects a 0.5-point VAT rise for army funding, backing a smaller hike and budget surpluses.
Two Council of States committees want a lower VAT rate for the armed forces
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The Swiss government is facing opposition to its plans to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) to fund the armed forces. Two Senate committees have called for a smaller VAT increase than that proposed by the government, as well as an alternative funding model.
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