Votes in 2026

VAT increase in favour of the old-age insurance

Amendment to the War Materiel Act

Initiative on the taxation of married couples

Fireworks Initiative

«Food Initiative»

The initiative wants Switzerland to produce at least 70 per cent of its food itself, produce more plant-based food and protect the environment and drinking water more strongly.

✗ Rejected · 27.5% yes

Neutrality Initiative

The initiative wants to write Switzerland's neutrality into the Constitution more strictly: no joining of military alliances and no sanctions against states at war, except those of the UN.

✗ Rejected · 29.8% yes

Amendment to the Civilian Service Act

✓ Accepted · 52.5% yes

«Sustainability initiative» (Limiting the national population)

The initiative wants to limit Switzerland's permanent resident population to under 10 million people before 2050. If certain thresholds are exceeded, measures must be taken and agreements terminated.

✗ Rejected · 45.2% yes

Act on Individual Taxation

Married people would be taxed individually like unmarried people: each person pays tax on their own income and wealth, with the same tax rates for everyone.

✓ Accepted · 54.3% yes

Climate Fund Initiative

✗ Rejected · 29.3% yes

Initiative «200 francs is enough!» (fees for public broadcasting)

✗ Rejected · 38.1% yes

Decree on the Swiss currency and cash supply

The counter-proposal wants to state in the Federal Constitution that the Swiss National Bank ensures the supply of cash and that the franc is Switzerland's currency.

✓ Accepted · 73.4% yes

Initiative «Cash is Freedom»

The initiative wants to write into the Federal Constitution that the Confederation ensures enough coins and banknotes. The franc can be replaced by another currency only with the approval of the people and the cantons.

✗ Rejected · 45.6% yes