August 15, 2025|
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|4 months agoSwitzerland to Vote Again on Electronic ID System
Swiss citizens will face a second referendum on implementing a state-managed electronic ID system, with enhanced data protection measures addressing previous concerns.
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- Switzerland will hold a second referendum on e-ID system on September 28, 2025
- The first e-ID proposal was rejected in 2021 due to private sector involvement
- The new e-ID system will be entirely managed by the federal government
- A prototype e-ID app has been available for testing since March 2025
By The Numbers
2026
Expected launch year for new biometric ID card
Q3 2025
Planned introduction period if approved
They Said
"The electronic ID will remain optional. Authorities or bodies performing public tasks will have to accept it, but analogue forms of identification will continue to be recognised."