April 18, 2025|
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|8 months agoDigital Identity Law Faces New Referendum Challenge
Referendum committee submits 63,000 signatures opposing new e-ID legislation, citing privacy and surveillance concerns
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- A referendum committee submitted 63,000 signatures opposing the new e-ID legislation
- The e-ID proposal was initially approved by Parliament in December
- Opposition groups include Friends of the Constitution, Aufrecht Schweiz, Pirate Party, and youth wing of Swiss People's Party
By The Numbers
63,000
signatures collected
They Said
"The e-ID could serve as the basis for a social credit system and make access to services dependent on behaviour"
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New Challenge to Digital Identity Law
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Opposition Arguments and Privacy Concerns
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Political Landscape and Support
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Historical Context and Previous Vote
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