The Social Democratic Party (SP) is meeting in Sursee, canton Lucerne, on Saturday to launch a popular initiative to reduce health insurance premiums for middle- and lower-income households. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Delegates will also decide on upcoming ballot issues and a position paper on Big Tech. The launch of the popular initiative "Premium reductions to boost purchasing power" is taking centre stage at the Social Democrats' Congress. + Swiss health premiums to rise by 4.4% on average The text provides for premium reductions for 85% of those insured, financed by capped increases for the richest 15%, as well as free premiums for minors. + Swiss Abroad health insurance: the options The delegates will also vote on the initiative for a citizens' service, which will be put to the vote on November 30, and on three other federal referenda scheduled for 2026. The party's support for the initiatives to recognise the State of Palestine and on ...
