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Two initiatives on wind turbine construction launched in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 30, 2025 Two initiatives related to wind turbine construction have received the required number of signatures to be put to voters.

Digital Democracy

How digital civil society helped shape the Swiss e-ID

This content was published on Sep 29, 2025 Erik Schönenberger from the Digital Society association calls the process of involving critics "exemplary" – in contrast to AI regulation.

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Swiss approve electronic ID: reactions from both camps

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Swiss voters backed a state-run electronic ID on Sunday, with 50.4% in favour despite the referendum campaign.

Zurich voters don't want net zero until 2050

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Zurich voters set net-zero carbon deadline for 2050

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Voters set canton Zurich 2050 carbon neutral deadline.

VD: rejected facilitated voting for foreigners in municipalities

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Swiss canton rejects accelerating foreigner voting rights

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Swiss canton Vaud rejects halving residential qualification period before foreigners can vote.

Zurich voters ban petrol-powered leaf blowers

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Zurich voters ban noisy leaf blowers

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Zurich voters ban petrol-powered leaf blowers.

Swiss Politics

Swiss voters back e-ID and abolish rental tax

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Final figures show 50.4% of voters backed e-ID and 57.7% approved a reform of home ownership taxes.

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Religious holiday ‘dance ban’ lifted by Swiss canton

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Dancing and sport are now permitted on key religious dates in the Swiss canton of Thurgau.

Swiss Politics

September 28, 2025 vote: the result from across Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 The Swiss have voted: use our interactive map to explore the detailed results of Sunday’s ballots on environmental responsibility.

Illustration for an article about Swiss votes.

Swiss Politics

Switzerland votes on introducing electronic ID and abolishing rental tax

This content was published on Sep 27, 2025 Swiss citizens vote on the introduction of an electronic proof of identity. Pollsters expect a yes. The second issue to be voted on is the abolition of the rental tax for homeowners.

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