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No enables comprehensive solution
No enables comprehensive solution: Alois Oberlin from the referendum committee recommends a "no" vote on the current Bahnhofstrasse/Bahnhofplatz redesign project ...
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Gelterkinden: Planning loan for new school space clearly rejected
Gelterkinden: Planning loan for new school space clearly rejected: With a "no" majority of 55.7 percent, the voters of Gelterkinden want nothing to do with the ...
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“Historic day” for owners – tenants now demand their share
“Historic day” for owners – tenants now demand their share: The abolition of the imputed rental value removes an injustice for middle-class citizens and ...
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Key FactsEnd of Eigenmietwert Sparks Housing Debate
Sep 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The electorate approved the elimination of the Eigenmietwert tax, marking a victory for homeowners after decades of advocacy.

  • Right-leaning parties praise the relief for middle-class families and seniors, highlighting increased affordability of homeownership.

  • Environmental groups criticize the move for undermining climate protection efforts and risking cuts to building programs.

  • Tenant organizations and unions view the outcome as favoring owners disproportionately and call for action on rent hikes and housing shortages.
  • The unjust Eigenmietwert tax is history.
    — The Homeowners Association (HEV) reacted predictably with great joy over the victory achieved after years of struggle. The electorate sends a strong signal for tax justice, personal responsibility, and owner-occupied housing.
Florida officials denounce Gov. Ron DeSantis' lifting of COVID-19 ...
Florida officials denounce Gov. Ron DeSantis' lifting of COVID-19 restrictions: Local Florida officials are voicing their outrage over Gov. Ron DeSantis ...
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Key FactsImpact of Rejecting the Covid-19 Law
May 5, 2021 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • The Covid-19 law was enacted urgently in September 2020 to provide a legal basis for extended pandemic measures.

  • Rejecting the law would end some Covid-related short-time work benefits and business subsidies, while forced closures would still be legally possible.

  • Transferring uncontested parts into a new emergency law could prevent gaps but faces constitutional and practical obstacles, causing delays of several months.

  • The opposition mainly disputes simplified drug approvals and media subsidies, despite accepting most other provisions of the law.