Swiss citizens have until noon on September 28 to vote on the introduction of an electronic proof of identity. Pollsters expect a yes. The second issue to be voted on is the abolition of the rental tax for homeowners. The results will be out on the same day. For many, it’s déjà vu: after 2021, Swiss citizens are deciding for the second time on a law to introduce a system for electronic proof of identity. The first attempt was rejected due to concerns about data security. The main criticism was that the system would be operated by private companies. This point has been addressed in the new bill, which proposes a system entirely in public hands. >> Here is our explainer on the new e-ID-law: The e-ID law enjoys broad support among the population: 59% of Swiss citizens are in favour of it, while 38% are against it, according to the second survey on the issue commissioned by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) and conducted by gfs.bern in September. In addition, 3% of those polled ...
