2016-05-23bloomberg.com

``The proposal is opposed by the government, which says the stipend would mean higher taxes, create disincentives to work and cause a skills shortage. The economy is already hamstrung by the franc's strength, with businesses warning they'll move production to less pricey locations to reduce costs. "We've come to the conclusion that such an initiative could weaken our economy," said Interior Minister Alain Berset. That view has struck a chord with the electorate: Polls show some 60 percent also oppose it.''



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