Switzerland’s strangest votes: from women’s rights to cows’ horns
Switzerland has held more referendums than any other country in the world.
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Over the years, Swiss citizens have voted on a remarkable range of issues: from marriage laws that once restricted women’s rights, to the maximum stake allowed in casinos and even whether farmers should cut off their cows’ horns.
As the country prepares for its next round of votes on September 28, attention is turning to two key proposals: the introduction of an electronic proof of identity (e-ID) and the abolition of the rental tax for homeowners.
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They rejected that? Notable vote failures over the years
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A look at occasions in Swiss history when voters rejected an idea that, at first glance, seemed to benefit them.
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