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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.

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E-ID vote: political scientist sees public mistrust in Swiss authorities

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Swiss voters have approved e-ID, but mistrust of the state is evident. Lukas Golder from research institute gfs.bern analyses the result.

The face scan is a prerequisite for e-ID.

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Five lessons from Swiss voters’ acceptance of e-ID

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 The narrow yes to electronic ID provides insights for the future. An analysis.

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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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Switzerland will introduce a new e-ID system. Has your country of residence already introduced one?

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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.

Swiss citizens on decide on Sunday on a popular initiative calling for an economy that does not violate the ecological limits of the planet.

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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.

Searching for the right position: the new Radical-Liberal Party leadership presents itself to the media.

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Two Swiss parties face dilemma on agreements with EU

This content was published on Sep 25, 2025 The Centre Party and the Radical-Liberal Party are struggling to define their stance on new Swiss-EU agreements. Much is at stake for both, our analysis explains.

Male body, female body: For young people who don't feel they have the right body, the pressure to change something about their birth gender is great.

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Surgery for trans adolescents: the laws in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 23, 2025 Swiss politicians are discussing a ban on gender reassignment surgery for under-18s. We explain what rights parents and children have.

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The final stretch before the September 28 vote

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Polls, debates, analysis, detailed explanations, voting assistance: our newsletter has all you need to know ahead of the next federal votes.

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