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Swiss Voters Back More Green Energy, Reject Health-Insurance Cap
Swiss voters backed a government plan to boost domestic renewable energy, a decision that will make the construction of solar and wind plants in the Alps easier and ensure continued subsidies. The proposal is set to be approved, according to early results. Switzerland’s biggest political group, the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, had challenged the bill to a referendum after it was passed by parliament. Also on Sunday voters turned down a plan of the Social Democrats to cap the personal expenses for health insurance, saving the budget from a hit of as much as $5 billion per year. Polling in the run up to the ... (full story)