Swiss Voters Approve Pension Boost While Rejecting Raise to Retirement Age
In a move that pensioners rights group Avivo called “a historic victory for retirees,” Swiss voters on Sunday voted to boost their pension by one-month’s payment. At the same time, voters rejected a measure to raise the retirement age from 65 to 66. The vote marks the first time in Switzerland’s history that its people have voted directly to increase their own benefits, and one expert said the...