The administration had forewarned that the higher payments would be unaffordable.
But in Sunday’s poll, nearly 60% of voters answered “yes.” Also, 75% of respondents opposed raising the pension age from 65 to 66.
Many claim that the highest monthly state pension of €2,550 (£2,180; $2,760) is insufficient to support oneself in Switzerland.
Living expenses in Switzerland are among the highest in the world, especially in cities like Zurich and Geneva.
Everyone must have health insurance, but the costs have been rising quickly, making it sometimes difficult for elderly individuals to afford them.
