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Left-wing and centrist parties have submitted more than 131,800 signatures for a referendum to preserve Switzerland’s ban on building new nuclear power plants. The move challenges government plans to reconsider the country’s nuclear policy.
about 4 hours ago · 1 source
Vaud
Vaud voters have approved a 12% reduction in income and wealth taxes. Although the decision will lower the canton’s tax burden, Vaud is expected to remain above the Swiss average, making the vote a significant test of cantonal tax competition rather than a transformation into a tax haven.
Le News
European Union
Switzerland’s Council of States has broadly endorsed the country’s new package of agreements with the European Union while adding tougher provisions on referendums and immigration. The upper house’s decision brings the bilateral package closer to its next parliamentary and potentially popular vote hurdles.
Le News
Parental leave
A Green Liberal initiative seeking to introduce statutory parental leave in Switzerland has collected more than 112,000 signatures. If formally validated, the proposal will force a nationwide debate over family policy, employers’ responsibilities and the country’s comparatively limited leave provisions.
Le News
Swiss politics
Swiss voters are expected to decide whether collective labour agreements should be allowed to override cantonal and municipal minimum wages. Unions and political parties have submitted more than 100,000 signatures, setting up a nationwide referendum with major consequences for low-paid workers.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Neutrality
With Swiss voters due to decide whether neutrality should be made more restrictive, a comparison with other European countries shows that neutrality takes different legal and political forms across the continent. The debate could shape Switzerland’s future foreign and security policy.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Direct democracy
Switzerland’s Senate has rejected proposals to ban paid signature collection and require disclosure of funding for commercial referendum campaigns, leaving the current system in place despite earlier allegations of illegal practices.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Switzerland
Swiss voters will decide on September 27 whether to constitutionalise a stricter interpretation of neutrality, including limits on sanctions. The campaign is attracting reported Russian influence efforts and raises questions about Switzerland’s foreign-policy autonomy.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +2 more
