Environmental Responsibility Initiative Faces Uphill Battle

Latest polls show 61% opposition to the February 9th environmental initiative, with Swiss voters abroad also largely against the proposal.

The environmental responsibility initiative is facing strong opposition ahead of February 9th vote
The initiative was proposed by the Young Greens to make Swiss economy respect ecological limits
Swiss voters abroad show less support for environmental reforms than usual

61%

Opposition to the initiative

37%

Support for the initiative

60%

Voters agreeing with initiative's general goal

"The underlying problem raised by the initiative is widely recognised, but it is not seen as proposing the right answer"
— gfs.bern analysts

Growing Opposition to Environmental Initiative

The environmental responsibility initiative is facing strong opposition ahead of February 9th vote
The initiative was proposed by the Young Greens to make Swiss economy respect ecological limits
Swiss voters abroad show less support for environmental reforms than usual

61%

Opposition to the initiative

37%

Support for the initiative

60%

Voters agreeing with initiative's general goal

"The underlying problem raised by the initiative is widely recognised, but it is not seen as proposing the right answer"
— gfs.bern analysts