Switzerland: „Austrian Tax Deal Will Withstand“

PoliticsInternational ♦ Published: August 16, 2012; 19:32 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Swiss Parliament´s President Hans Altherr thinks that the Swiss tax deal with Austria will withstand a popular vote.

Switzerland: „Austrian Tax Deal Will Withstand“ / Picture: © Vindobona.org

In an interview with “Vorarlberger Nachrichten”, Altherr expresses his optimism regarding the tax treaty between Switzerland and Austria. The treaty is signed and ratified, but a popular vote may still prevent the deal. In Switzerland, the young socialists and a citizens forum want to hold a popular vote on the tax treaty.

There is some resistance against the tax deal with…