May 1, 2025|
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|7 months agoSwiss Government Opts for Simple Majority on EU Deal Vote
Federal Council recommends standard referendum process for upcoming EU agreement vote, marking crucial decision in Swiss-EU relations.
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- The Federal Council recommends an optional referendum (simple majority) for the upcoming Swiss-EU agreement vote.
- Parliament retains the final authority to decide the mode of the referendum.
- The agreement texts are scheduled to be initialled in May 2025.
- The government will submit four separate federal decrees subject to referendum.
By The Numbers
4
Federal Decrees
2025
Year
They Said
"The optional referendum on international treaties is the most constitutionally sound and politically viable solution."
"By choosing this option, it is demonstrating its desire for political continuity and consistency."
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Government Sidesteps Cantonal Veto in Crucial EU Vote Recommendation
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Prioritizing Stability: The Strategic Push for Political Consistency
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Parliament Holds the Keys: The Battle for the Double Majority
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Unpacking the Deal: Four Decrees to Define Future Relations
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