There's an overview here. https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/switzerland/individual/other-taxes It varies by canton but if you want to live in a town (and as a business it's quite likely) you pay… (View Post)

Yes, I see the point. When I was on the MPs' pension fund committee that helped former members in dire circumstances, we considered a sad case of a very prominent person from past public life (I… (View Post)

The top level of council tax is a bit pathetic, though - IIRC there is no difference in what you pay if you have a band H property worth a million and one worth £50 million. Introducing a couple more… (View Post)

In my area of specialism, I note: Climate, the Environment and Agriculture – reforming our environmental regulation, 80% of which came from the EU, to deliver cleaner air, create new habitats, and re… (View Post)

Portugese Socialists sweeping to victory, slightly to their surprise: https://www.politico.eu/article/exit-polls-show-socialist-victory-in-portuguese-general-election/ (View Post)