January 9, 2025|
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|11 months agoSwiss E-ID Faces New Referendum Challenge
Mass-Voll group launches referendum against electronic identity proposal, requiring 50,000 signatures by April 19
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- Mass-Voll group has launched a referendum against the Swiss e-ID proposal
- The referendum requires 50,000 signatures by April 19
- Swiss voters previously rejected e-ID in 2021 with 64% no vote
By The Numbers
64%
Rejection rate in 2021 e-ID referendum
50,000
Required signatures for new referendum
They Said
"In total disregard of the will of the people, Parliament still wants to introduce the e-ID. This is unacceptable"
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New Referendum Challenge
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Historical Context
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Opposition Arguments
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