Referendum Launched Against Swiss Electronic ID

1/11/2025 3:03:27 AM

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Swiss citizens will probably have to vote again on proposals to introduce an electronic identity. The Mass-Voll group announced on Thursday that it was launching a referendum against the e-ID.

This content was published on January 9, 2025 - 11:40 1 minute Keystone-SDA

Français fr Mass-Voll lance le référendum contre l'e-ID Original Read more: Mass-Voll lance le référendum contre l'e-I

According to the group, digital surveillance and control is becoming increasingly widespread. They also stated that the Swiss people have put a stop to this and have already rejected e-ID in 2021 with a 64% no vote.

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“In total disregard of the will of the people, Parliament still wants to introduce the e-ID. This is unacceptable,” said Mass-Voll.

The collection of signatures begins this Thursday, the group told news agency Keystone-SDA. They have until April 19 to collect the necessary 50,000 signatures to trigger a nationwide referendum.

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