Oui Or Nein: Are Languages A Major Fault Line In Swiss Direct Democracy?
Date
6/10/2024 2:44:43 PM
(MENAFN- Swissinfo)
Measures to tackle rising healthcare costs won the backing of French- and Italian speaking Switzerland but failed to pass a nationwide vote. It's the latest example of a linguistic and cultural divide that has been around for centuries. But new trends are emerging.
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June 10, 2024 - 16:43
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Swissinfo's India specialist covers a wide range of issues from bilateral relations to Bollywood. He also knows a thing or two about Swiss watchmaking and is partial to the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
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The results of the June 9 vote are in. The results of the June 9 vote are in. Despite healthcare costs increasing faster than wages, the nation's voters decided against capping health insurance premiums at 10% of household income. Around 56% of those who cast their vote said no to the“Premium Relief Initiative”, launched by the left-wing Social Democratic Party.
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June 9 votes: results from across Switzerland
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