19 août 2025|
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|4 months agoMoutier's foreign residents prepare for new voting rights
Over 1,100 foreigners in Moutier to gain municipal and cantonal voting rights as city transitions to Canton Jura, with information sessions helping new voters understand their democratic responsibilities
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- Moutier officially transitions from Canton Bern to Canton Jura at the beginning of 2026.
- Foreign nationals in Canton Jura can vote at municipal and cantonal levels after ten years of residence in Switzerland and one in the canton.
- New voters in Moutier will participate in Jura cantonal elections as early as October, prior to the official transfer.
- The Portuguese community represents the largest group of foreign residents in Moutier.
By The Numbers
Over 1,100
new voters
Nearly 30%
of the population
50 years
wait time
10 years
residency requirement
They Said
"I know people in the room who have been waiting for this moment for more than 50 years."
"You will have the right to express your opinion on the political life of your city."