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Green vote failure: ‘Swiss voters don’t like bans’

In the front row from left to right: Olivia Senn, Young Greens campaigner, Linus Dolder, Young Greens member Magdalena Erni, Co-President of the Young Greens, Mirjam Hostetmann, President of JUSO, react to the projected rejection of the only federal initiative on the ballot, the “environmental responsibility initiative”, on Sunday February 9, 2025.

This content was published on Feb 9, 2025 The “environmental responsibility initiative” wanted a rapid transition to a sustainable economy. Political analyst Cloé Jans explains why it failed.

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Minimum wage narrowly rejected in canton Basel Country

This content was published on Feb 9, 2025 The Unia trade union initiative had called for a minimum wage of CHF22 ($24.20) per hour for all employees working in the canton.

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Swiss voters reject green overhaul of economy

This content was published on Feb 9, 2025 Citizens have said a clear no to an ambitious proposal by the Young Greens to bring the country’s economy into line with “planetary boundaries”.

Bernese voters say yes to counter-proposal to solar initiative

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Bernese voters accept counter-proposal to solar initiative

This content was published on Feb 9, 2025 In the Swiss canton of Bern, there will still be no solar obligation for roof renovations in the future, but there will be one for large car parks.

Solothurn voters reject minimum wage of 23 francs per hour

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Solothurn voters reject minimum wage of CHF23 per hour

This content was published on Feb 9, 2025 Employees in the Swiss canton of Solothurn will not receive a minimum wage of CHF23 ($25.30) per hour. Voters have clearly rejected a left-wing popular initiative for a minimum wage.

Young people in Lucerne still only vote at the age of 18

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Voting age in Lucerne to remain at 18

This content was published on Feb 9, 2025 Voters rejected the constitutional initiative on lowering the voting age to 16 on Sunday with 79.1% of votes against.

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February 9, 2025 vote: the result from across Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 9, 2025 The Swiss have voted: use our interactive map to explore the detailed results of Sunday’s ballots on environmental responsibility.

Nine substantive proposals will be decided in six cantons

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Nine issues to be decided in six Swiss cantons

This content was published on Feb 9, 2025 Solothurn and Basel Country will vote on minimum wage initiatives, and Lucerne is deciding on lowering the voting age to 16.

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Switzerland votes on respecting planetary boundaries

This content was published on Feb 8, 2025 The “environmental responsibility initiative”, brought by the Young Greens, wants to make the Swiss economy respect the limits of nature. Voting ends at midday on Sunday.

FOPH turns to Bluesky against a backdrop of American censorship

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Swiss health office turns to Bluesky against backdrop of US censorship

This content was published on Feb 7, 2025 The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) has joined the Bluesky social network, while US President Donald Trump works with X owner Elon Musk to censor content on official US websites.

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