Referendum Could Derail Swiss 2038 Olympic Bid

• Switzerland has been granted 'privileged candidacy' status by the IOC for the 2038 Winter Olympics.
• The IOC requires the final Swiss bid to be submitted by February 2027.
• The Swiss Federal Council must approve the Olympic project by June 2026.
• Parliament must make a final decision on the bid by the end of 2026.
• A referendum would make the candidacy impossible due to time constraints.

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