Switzerland's Strangest Votes: From Women's Rights To Cows' Horns

2025-09-18 02:15:39

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Switzerland has held more referendums than any other country in the world. This content was published on September 18, 2025 - 10:00 1 minute Sara Pasino , Isabelle Bannerman , Camille Kündig

Deutsch de Die skurrilsten Abstimmungen der Schweiz: Von Kuhhörnern bis Frauenrechten Read more: Die skurrilsten Abstimmungen der Schweiz: Von Kuhhörnern bis Frauenrechte
Français fr Des cornes de vaches aux droits des femmes: Les votations les plus insolites de Suisse Read more: Des cornes de vaches aux droits des femmes: Les votations les plus insolites de Suiss
Italiano it I voti più strani della Svizzera: dai diritti delle donne alle corna delle mucche Read more: I voti più strani della Svizzera: dai diritti delle donne alle corna delle mucch

Over the years, Swiss citizens have voted on a remarkable range of issues: from marriage laws that once restricted women's rights, to the maximum stake allowed in casinos and even whether farmers should cut off their cows' horns.

As the country prepares for its next round of votes on September 28, attention is turning to two key proposals: the introduction of an electronic proof of identity (e-ID) and the abolition of the rental tax for homeowners.

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